parure

noun

pa·​rure pə-ˈru̇r How to pronounce parure (audio)
: a matched set of ornaments (such as jewelry)

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The first set of jewels was unveiled last year during the Oscars, consisting of a parure composed of a necklace, earrings and a ring. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 The Royal Watcher then traced the parure to Sotheby's Auction in Geneva, Switzerland, where it was sold for £55,357 in May 1993. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 The parure — the set of amethysts that appeared in a tiara, earrings and a necklace — was a gift to the royal from Princess Catherine of Württemberg, The Royal Watcher reported. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 The pearl tiara is part of a married parure, which includes matching pearl earrings, as well as a brooch featuring a large diamond and pearl cluster, according to fan blog The Court Jeweller. Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for parure

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, "adornment, ornament, matched set of jewelry," going back to Old French pareure "ornament," from parer "to prepare, adorn" + -ure -ure — more at pare

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parure was in 1818

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“Parure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parure. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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