bijous

noun

variants or bijoux
plural of bijou
as in trinkets

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  1. trinkets
  2. baubles
  3. gemstones
  4. rocks
  5. brilliants
  6. gems
  7. jewels
Noun
  • Minimalist Casey Jones always gets rid of extra decor or trinkets after a big declutter.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of trinkets
Noun
  • Alexandra’s yellow stone reflects the modern preference for unique baubles and colorful stones.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories.
    — Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of baubles
Noun
  • The house that bears his name has long demonstrated an equally discerning eye for colored gemstones.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • And Pandora, which has its own lab diamond line, also offers exposure to the boom in the gemstones.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of gemstones
Noun
  • For scientists, the harder question has been how oxygen stayed abundant for millions of years afterward — long enough, as ancient rocks suggest, to set the stage for the emergence of increasingly complex life.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Over time, these rocks are fragmented and broken up into small mineral particles by plant roots forcing open cracks, or lichens secreting chemicals that dissolve rocks to release nutrients.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of rocks
Noun
  • The first hour is brilliants, razor sharp dialogue, top notch performances by Kidman and Cruise.
    — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2025
Definition of brilliants
Noun
  • There are still some gems hidden among the endless tech and toy products — like Medicube’s current sale.
    — Alexis Mikulski, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But earlier this year, the Navy reservist and his friend shoveled a six-carat diamond from a field in Arkansas where he's found over 300 gems so far.
    — LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • Especially since there are laptop deals still sitting around the internet like unclaimed jewels.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Whatever the truth, the Duchess of Windsor’s collection soon became legendary, as did her rules surrounding jewels.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewels
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