Definition
parures
noun
- A set of matching jewelry pieces, typically including a necklace, earrings, bracelet, and brooch, designed to be worn together.
Usage: Plural of parure; often used in formal or fashion contexts
Examples
- The bride wore an elegant parure of diamonds and pearls on her wedding day.
- Vintage parures from the 1950s are highly sought after by collectors.
- She inherited several parures of gold jewelry from her grandmother.
- The jeweler designed custom parures for the royal family.
- Parures were especially popular during the Victorian era as complete fashion statements.