jeweler
gb/d͡ʒˈulɚ/ us/d͡ʒˈulɚ/
B1
English
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
role
1
person who sells or makes jewelry
a person who sells or fixes jewelry
Usage pattern:
a jeweler; the jeweler; [someone] takes [something] to a jeweler
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse jeweler (the person) with jewelry (the things).
Synonyms
goldsmith (Often emphasizes making or working with gold/metal rather than selling.)
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jewellery maker (Emphasizes making jewelry; less common in everyday US English.)
Antonyms
customer (A customer buys from a jeweler rather than selling or making jewelry.)
Collocations
local jeweler
|independent jeweler
|trusted jeweler
|fine jeweler
|custom jeweler
|jeweler's shop
|jeweler's window
|take a ring to a jeweler
|visit a jeweler
|a jeweler repairs a necklace
Themes
shopping
|work
|fashion
|crafts
Examples
- I took my ring to the jeweler to have it resized.
- The jeweler showed us several diamond settings and explained the differences.
- Ask the jeweler for a written appraisal if you plan to insure it.
Learner examples
- The jeweler fixed my necklace.
- We bought our wedding rings from a jeweler.
Noun
B1
entity
2
shop that sells jewelry
a store that sells jewelry
Usage pattern:
a jeweler; a jeweler on [street]; a jeweler in [place]
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse jewelry shop; jeweler can mean the shop as well, especially in signs and business names.
Synonyms
jewelry store (Direct and common; explicitly refers to the shop.)
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jewelry shop (Slightly more informal; common in everyday speech.)
Collocations
a downtown jeweler
|a neighborhood jeweler
|a high-end jeweler
|a chain jeweler
|a reputable jeweler
|a jeweler on Main Street
|a jeweler in the mall
|go to a jeweler
|a jeweler offers repairs
|a jeweler sells engagement rings
Themes
shopping
|business
|daily_life
Examples
- There’s a jeweler near the station that does same-day repairs.
- We stopped at a jeweler to look at engagement rings.
- The jeweler was closed on Sundays.
Learner examples
- The jeweler is open today.
- I went to a jeweler to buy a watch.
Grammar
Dictionary form
jeweler
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈulɚ/
US/d͡ʒˈulɚ/
Syllables & stress
jew - el - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (jew)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: jeweler
- Plural: jewelers
Word family
Expressions
jeweler's bench
1/d͡ʒˈulɚz bˈɛnt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
technical
workbench for jewelry making
a special table where jewelers work
Examples
- The ring was repaired at the jeweler's bench in the back room.
- She sat at her jeweler's bench and began setting the stones.
- A jeweler's bench is designed to hold small tools and tiny parts.
jeweler's loupe
1/d͡ʒˈulɚz lˈup/
fixed phrase
technical
small magnifier for inspecting gems
a small magnifying glass used by jewelers
Examples
- The appraiser examined the diamond with a jeweler's loupe.
- Under a jeweler's loupe, you can see tiny scratches on the surface.
- She kept a jeweler's loupe in her pocket for quick checks.
jeweler's saw
1/d͡ʒˈulɚz sˈɔ/
fixed phrase
technical
fine saw for small metalwork
a small saw for cutting metal in jewelry making
Examples
- He used a jeweler's saw to cut the silver sheet into shape.
- A jeweler's saw makes it easier to cut tight curves.
- The blade on a jeweler's saw is very thin and breaks easily.