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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.
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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
The partnership unveiled a parure co-designed by the maison’s co-president and artistic director, Caroline Scheufele, and Julia Roberts, Chopard’s global ambassador.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2024
The Queen was gifted a dazzling aquamarine and diamond necklace and earrings from the president of Brazil in honor of her coronation in 1953, and the tiara made the parure complete.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2023
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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
The partnership unveiled a parure co-designed by the maison’s co-president and artistic director, Caroline Scheufele, and Julia Roberts, Chopard’s global ambassador.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2024
The Queen was gifted a dazzling aquamarine and diamond necklace and earrings from the president of Brazil in honor of her coronation in 1953, and the tiara made the parure complete.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parure
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Instead, the piece is most commonly used as either a mantel garniture (there were two matching pieces that often came with it, small compotes for the garniture) or as a table centerpiece (often with two diminutive candelabra).—
Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson,
Star Tribune,
1 Dec. 2020
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Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
16 Dec. 2022
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From bold patterns to bow adornments to ruffles and shirred detailing, Damson Madder is a go-to for unique dresses that stand out.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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The adornments of his life told an unfinished story of an American proud of his Chinese and Black heritage.—
Erika Hayasaki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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In a cover story for Only Natural Diamonds magazine published on June 5, Shields explained that her second daughter, Grier Henchy, will be the one to inherit her jewelry collection, despite being younger.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Sona, which means ‘gold’ in Hindi, was named after his grandfather’s jewelry business.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The pieces are crafted from 20k gold, gemstones and enamel.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Ananya Malhotra, founder of her namesake jewelry brand Ananya, believes that gemstones possess healing properties; her designs incorporate a luminous brown agate, known as Sulemani Aqeeq, which is said to bring joy and balance.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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While the painting’s subjects are typically associated with hunting, their strange arrangements and Grotesque ornamentation suggest they were intended for the amusement and entertainment of the lodge’s guests.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Meanwhile, enforcement actions like wage garnishment or bank levies may continue unchecked.—
Sakinah Tillman,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2025
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Many of those borrowers now face aggressive consequences: wage garnishment, loss of tax refunds, and cuts to Social Security benefits.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
8 May 2025
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Held emphasizes fresh garnish can make or break a dish and cites Child’s mastery of beef bourguignon as an inspiration.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Adding a salt rim elevates your glass, but for a spicy kick, use Halo Del Santo, a cocktail garnish made with salt, fiery chiles and a touch of citrus.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Other gems were gleaned from his years as a country boy in the Harlem of the nineteen-forties and fifties.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Crystal River Gentle manatees and some of the best paddling in the state—in and around the state’s clearest springs—make Crystal River a true gem on Florida’s Nature Coast.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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“Parure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parure. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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