briolette
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9.9
A gem cut like a long pear with flat sides used in jewelry
- noun
- /ˌbrɪəˈlɛt/
- Specialized
:
brioleta
- Many collectors seek briolette cuts for their unique beauty and the way they reflect light in various angles.
- diamond briolette
Examples
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The jeweler carefully crafted the briolette to enhance the gemstone's natural brilliance and elegance.
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The King variation, the briolette.
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She wore a stunning necklace featuring a sparkling briolette pendant that caught everyone's attention.
Synonyms
jewel
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A precious or less valuable stone cut and polished for use in jewelry
is the particular elongated faceted pear-shaped form of such stones
gem
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1.3
A small valuable stone cut and polished for use in jewelry or decoration
is a narrow type an elongated faceted pear-shaped variety
gemstone
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3.3
A hard, shiny stone cut and polished for use in jewelry
is a specific elongated faceted pear-shaped cut of that stone
Surface Forms
briolette singular
briolettes plural
Etymology
Briolette comes from French and originally meant a 'small jewel', with the ending -ette meaning 'little'. So a briolette today is literally a 'little jewel' cut in a long, faceted pear shape and often hung as a gem in jewellery.