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Jewelry

Scope note

Ornaments such as bracelets, necklaces, and rings, of precious or semiprecious materials worn or carried on the person for adornment; also includes similar articles worn or carried for devotional or mourning purposes.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000209286

Broader Terms used

<costume accessories worn>

Term used for

fine jewelry
jewelry, fine

Equivalent Terms used

jewellery

Created

13yrs ago

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