Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person or business that sells jewelry: A jeweller is someone who is engaged in the trade of selling jewelry items, such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets, often from a dedicated shop.
   • A person who makes or repairs jewelry: A jeweller is also a skilled craftsperson who designs, creates, mends, or appraises jewelry, working with precious metals and gemstones.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We went to the local jeweller to buy an engagement ring.
  • The antique necklace was repaired by a master jeweller.

Advanced Usage

• "To be a fine jeweller": To be recognized for exceptional skill in jewelry making or dealing.
  • He is considered a fine jeweller, known for his intricate designs.

Variants and Related Words

• Jewellery/Jewelry (n): Decorative items worn for personal adornment, such as rings or brooches.
  • She stores her jewelry in a special box.
• Jewellery store/Jewelry store (n): A shop where jewelry is sold.
  • The new jewelry store opened on Main Street.

Synonyms

• Goldsmith: A person who makes articles from gold. (Note: This is a more specific term for a maker, often of gold items.)
• Silversmith: A person who makes articles from silver.
• Lapidary: A person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems.

Related Phrases

• Family jeweller: A jewelry business owned and operated by a family, often implying a long-standing tradition.
  • They have been our family jeweller for three generations.

Noun

1. someone in the business of selling jewelry
2. someone who makes jewelry