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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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Yet for all her academic rigor and philanthropic reach, Emily was not above the language of adornment—jewels that, like her, balanced intellect, elegance, and restraint.—
Annie Davidson,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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An unusual piece of adornment with profound and tragic historical significance in the United States is up for auction by the Freeman’s | Hindman auction house.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Pearls Few pieces of jewelry evoke the same timeless elegance and refined grace as pearls.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The key is in the posture and the details: platform sandals, dark sunglasses with precise lines, minimal jewelry that doesn't compete with the silhouette, and a compact bag that accentuates the structure.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
31 May 2025
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Investigate antique gemstones Antique gems and diamonds, also known as ‘old cuts’, were hand-cut without modern machinery anything from one to four hundred years ago.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The company’s design philosophy guides all creative decisions including collection development as well as gemstone and metal selection.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 May 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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The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Loan servicers began reporting delinquent accounts to credit bureaus in January 2025 and wage garnishments for borrowers who are more than 270 days late on payments are expected to resume soon.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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For those who are subject to garnishment, Brewington says, the results can be devastating.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Chef’s special nigiri ($28) has eight different fish and shellfish with sushi rice, topped with garnishes unique to each piece, including fish roe, green onions and panko crumbs.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Stir the main ingredients up in a bowl, top with garnishes, and serve with your favorite dippers for an easy appetizer.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Have a suggestion for a great hidden dining gem in your neighborhood?—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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One of my four sisters would grab the paper and read these gems out loud, in a proclamation voice with special intonation for any name-drop of an Ivy League or Seven Sisters school.—
Lian Dolan,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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“Parure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parure. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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