💍 Jewelry Stores

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In this lesson you will learn useful everyday English vocabulary and expressions for shopping at jewelry stores and buying jewelry. You'll learn how to talk about rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, gold, silver, diamonds, ring sizes, trying on jewelry, and choosing jewelry as a gift. Each English word or phrase includes a simple meaning plus translations in several languages.

🟢 Basic Jewelry Store Vocabulary

💍 Jewelry store
a shop that sells rings, necklaces, and other jewelry
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Joyería
🇫🇷 French: Bijouterie
🇩🇪 German: Juweliergeschäft
🇮🇹 Italian: Gioielleria
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Joalharia
💎 Jewelry
decorative items worn on the body
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Joyas
🇫🇷 French: Bijoux
🇩🇪 German: Schmuck
🇮🇹 Italian: Gioielli
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Joias
💍 Ring
a small circle of metal worn on a finger
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Anillo
🇫🇷 French: Bague
🇩🇪 German: Ring
🇮🇹 Italian: Anello
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Anel
📿 Necklace
jewelry worn around the neck
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Collar
🇫🇷 French: Collier
🇩🇪 German: Halskette
🇮🇹 Italian: Collana
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Colar
✨ Bracelet
jewelry worn around the wrist
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Pulsera
🇫🇷 French: Bracelet
🇩🇪 German: Armband
🇮🇹 Italian: Braccialetto
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Pulseira
💠 Earrings
jewelry worn on the ears
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Pendientes / Aretes
🇫🇷 French: Boucles d'oreilles
🇩🇪 German: Ohrringe
🇮🇹 Italian: Orecchini
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Brincos

🟡 Jewelry Materials & Gemstones

✨ Gold
a yellow precious metal used in jewelry
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Oro
🇫🇷 French: Or
🇩🇪 German: Gold
🇮🇹 Italian: Oro
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Ouro
🌙 Silver
a gray-white metal used in jewelry
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Plata
🇫🇷 French: Argent
🇩🇪 German: Silber
🇮🇹 Italian: Argento
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Prata
💎 Diamond
a clear, very hard precious stone
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Diamante
🇫🇷 French: Diamant
🇩🇪 German: Diamant
🇮🇹 Italian: Diamante
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Diamante
🔴 Ruby
a red precious stone
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Rubí
🇫🇷 French: Rubis
🇩🇪 German: Rubin
🇮🇹 Italian: Rubino
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Rubi
🟢 Emerald
a green precious stone
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Esmeralda
🇫🇷 French: Émeraude
🇩🇪 German: Smaragd
🇮🇹 Italian: Smeraldo
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Esmeralda
⚪ Pearl
a smooth, round gem from an oyster
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Perla
🇫🇷 French: Perle
🇩🇪 German: Perle
🇮🇹 Italian: Perla
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Pérola

🔵 Jewelry Shopping Vocabulary

⌚ Watch
a small clock worn on the wrist
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Reloj
🇫🇷 French: Montre
🇩🇪 German: Uhr
🇮🇹 Italian: Orologio
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Relógio
📏 Ring size
the number that shows how big a ring is
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Talla del anillo
🇫🇷 French: Taille de bague
🇩🇪 German: Ringgröße
🇮🇹 Italian: Misura dell'anello
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Tamanho do anel
🎁 Gift
something you give to another person
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Regalo
🇫🇷 French: Cadeau
🇩🇪 German: Geschenk
🇮🇹 Italian: Regalo
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Presente
💍 Engagement ring
a ring given when two people plan to marry
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Anillo de compromiso
🇫🇷 French: Bague de fiançailles
🇩🇪 German: Verlobungsring
🇮🇹 Italian: Anello di fidanzamento
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Anel de noivado
💒 Wedding ring
a ring worn after a marriage ceremony
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Anillo de boda / Alianza
🇫🇷 French: Alliance
🇩🇪 German: Ehering
🇮🇹 Italian: Fede nuziale
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Aliança
📜 Certificate of authenticity
a paper that proves the jewelry is real
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Certificado de autenticidad
🇫🇷 French: Certificat d'authenticité
🇩🇪 German: Echtheitszertifikat
🇮🇹 Italian: Certificato di autenticità
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Certificado de autenticidade

🧠 Talking About Jewelry

💡 Use made of or material adjectives to describe what a piece of jewelry is made from.
It's a gold ring.
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Es un anillo de oro.
🇫🇷 C'est une bague en or.
🇩🇪 Es ist ein goldener Ring.
🇮🇹 È un anello d'oro.
🇵🇹 É um anel de ouro.
I'm looking for a silver necklace.
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Estoy buscando un collar de plata.
🇫🇷 Je cherche un collier en argent.
🇩🇪 Ich suche eine silberne Halskette.
🇮🇹 Sto cercando una collana d'argento.
🇵🇹 Estou à procura de um colar de prata.
💡 Use try on when talking about trying on jewelry.
Can I try on this ring?
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 ¿Puedo probarme este anillo?
🇫🇷 Puis-je essayer cette bague ?
🇩🇪 Kann ich diesen Ring anprobieren?
🇮🇹 Posso provare questo anello?
🇵🇹 Posso experimentar este anel?
I want to try on this necklace.
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Quiero probarme este collar.
🇫🇷 Je veux essayer ce collier.
🇩🇪 Ich möchte diese Halskette anprobieren.
🇮🇹 Voglio provare questa collana.
🇵🇹 Quero experimentar este colar.
💡 Use fit or look good on to describe how jewelry looks or fits on someone.
This ring fits me well.
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Este anillo me queda bien.
🇫🇷 Cette bague me va bien.
🇩🇪 Dieser Ring passt mir gut.
🇮🇹 Questo anello mi sta bene.
🇵🇹 Este anel fica-me bem.
That necklace looks very good on you.
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Ese collar te queda muy bien.
🇫🇷 Ce collier te va très bien.
🇩🇪 Diese Halskette steht dir sehr gut.
🇮🇹 Quella collana ti sta molto bene.
🇵🇹 Esse colar fica-te muito bem.

❓ Useful Jewelry Store Questions

💍 Do you have this ring in another size?
asking for a different ring size
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: ¿Tiene este anillo en otra talla?
🇫🇷 French: Avez-vous cette bague dans une autre taille ?
🇩🇪 German: Haben Sie diesen Ring in einer anderen Größe?
🇮🇹 Italian: Ha questo anello in un'altra misura?
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Tem este anel noutro tamanho?
✨ Is it real gold?
asking if the gold is genuine
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: ¿Es de oro auténtico?
🇫🇷 French: Est-ce de l'or authentique ?
🇩🇪 German: Ist es echtes Gold?
🇮🇹 Italian: È oro autentico?
🇵🇹 Portuguese: É ouro autêntico?
🌙 Is it sterling silver?
asking if the silver is high quality
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: ¿Es de plata de ley?
🇫🇷 French: Est-ce de l'argent sterling ?
🇩🇪 German: Ist es Sterling-Silber?
🇮🇹 Italian: È argento sterling?
🇵🇹 Portuguese: É prata de lei?
💎 Does the diamond have a certificate?
asking for official proof that the stone is real
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: ¿El diamante tiene certificado?
🇫🇷 French: Le diamant a-t-il un certificat ?
🇩🇪 German: Hat der Diamant ein Zertifikat?
🇮🇹 Italian: Il diamante ha un certificato?
🇵🇹 Portuguese: O diamante tem certificado?
💍 Can I try on this ring?
asking to put the ring on your finger
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: ¿Puedo probarme este anillo?
🇫🇷 French: Puis-je essayer cette bague ?
🇩🇪 German: Kann ich diesen Ring anprobieren?
🇮🇹 Italian: Posso provare questo anello?
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Posso experimentar este anel?
🎁 Do you have something similar for a gift?
asking for a similar item to give as a present
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: ¿Tiene algo parecido para un regalo?
🇫🇷 French: Avez-vous quelque chose de similaire pour un cadeau ?
🇩🇪 German: Haben Sie etwas Ähnliches für ein Geschenk?
🇮🇹 Italian: Ha qualcosa di simile per un regalo?
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Tem algo parecido para um presente?

💬 Common Jewelry Store Phrases

💍 I'm looking for a simple silver ring to give as a gift.
you want a plain silver ring as a present
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Estoy buscando un anillo de plata sencillo para regalar.
🇫🇷 French: Je cherche une bague en argent simple à offrir.
🇩🇪 German: Ich suche einen einfachen silbernen Ring zum Verschenken.
🇮🇹 Italian: Sto cercando un anello d'argento semplice da regalare.
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Estou à procura de um anel de prata simples para oferecer.
📏 I really like this ring, but I need to try another size.
you like the ring but the size is not right
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Me gusta mucho este anillo, pero necesito probarme otra talla.
🇫🇷 French: J'aime beaucoup cette bague, mais j'ai besoin d'essayer une autre taille.
🇩🇪 German: Dieser Ring gefällt mir sehr, aber ich muss eine andere Größe anprobieren.
🇮🇹 Italian: Mi piace molto questo anello, ma devo provarne un'altra misura.
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Gosto muito deste anel, mas preciso de experimentar outro tamanho.
✨ I prefer gold jewelry, but I also like some silver designs.
you like gold more, but silver is also fine
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Prefiero las joyas de oro, pero también me gustan algunos diseños de plata.
🇫🇷 French: Je préfère les bijoux en or, mais j'aime aussi certains modèles en argent.
🇩🇪 German: Ich bevorzuge Goldschmuck, aber mir gefallen auch einige silberne Designs.
🇮🇹 Italian: Preferisco i gioielli d'oro, ma mi piacciono anche alcuni disegni in argento.
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Prefiro as joias de ouro, mas também gosto de alguns designs de prata.
🎁 I want to find an elegant necklace to give as an anniversary gift.
you want a special necklace for an anniversary
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Quiero encontrar un collar elegante para regalar en un aniversario.
🇫🇷 French: Je veux trouver un collier élégant à offrir pour un anniversaire.
🇩🇪 German: Ich möchte eine elegante Halskette finden, die ich zum Jubiläum schenken kann.
🇮🇹 Italian: Voglio trovare una collana elegante da regalare per un anniversario.
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Quero encontrar um colar elegante para oferecer num aniversário.

💬 Everyday Conversations

Looking for a ring
asking for a simple silver ring and trying it on
A: Excuse me, I'm looking for a silver ring.
B: Of course. We have several styles. Are you looking for something simple or more elegant?
A: I prefer something simple. Can I try this one on?
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 A: Disculpe, estoy buscando un anillo de plata.
🇪🇸 B: Claro. Tenemos varios modelos. ¿Busca algo sencillo o más elegante?
🇪🇸 A: Prefiero algo sencillo. ¿Puedo probarme este?

🇫🇷 A: Excusez-moi, je cherche une bague en argent.
🇫🇷 B: Bien sûr. Nous avons plusieurs modèles. Cherchez-vous quelque chose de simple ou plus élégant ?
🇫🇷 A: Je préfère quelque chose de simple. Puis-je essayer celle-ci ?

🇩🇪 A: Entschuldigung, ich suche einen silbernen Ring.
🇩🇪 B: Natürlich. Wir haben mehrere Modelle. Suchen Sie etwas Einfaches oder Eleganteres?
🇩🇪 A: Ich bevorzuge etwas Einfaches. Kann ich diesen anprobieren?

🇮🇹 A: Scusi, sto cercando un anello d'argento.
🇮🇹 B: Certo. Abbiamo diversi modelli. Cerca qualcosa di semplice o più elegante?
🇮🇹 A: Preferisco qualcosa di semplice. Posso provare questo?

🇵🇹 A: Com licença, estou à procura de um anel de prata.
🇵🇹 B: Claro. Temos vários modelos. Procura algo simples ou mais elegante?
🇵🇹 A: Prefiro algo simples. Posso experimentar este?
Choosing a gift
deciding between a necklace, bracelet, or earrings
A: I want to buy a gift for an anniversary.
B: Would you prefer a necklace, a bracelet, or earrings?
A: I think a necklace would be perfect.
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 A: Quiero comprar un regalo para un aniversario.
🇪🇸 B: ¿Prefiere un collar, una pulsera o unos pendientes?
🇪🇸 A: Creo que un collar sería perfecto.

🇫🇷 A: Je veux acheter un cadeau pour un anniversaire.
🇫🇷 B: Préférez-vous un collier, un bracelet ou des boucles d'oreilles ?
🇫🇷 A: Je pense qu'un collier serait parfait.

🇩🇪 A: Ich möchte ein Geschenk für ein Jubiläum kaufen.
🇩🇪 B: Möchten Sie lieber eine Halskette, ein Armband oder Ohrringe?
🇩🇪 A: Ich denke, eine Halskette wäre perfekt.

🇮🇹 A: Voglio comprare un regalo per un anniversario.
🇮🇹 B: Preferisce una collana, un braccialetto o degli orecchini?
🇮🇹 A: Penso che una collana sarebbe perfetta.

🇵🇹 A: Quero comprar um presente para um aniversário.
🇵🇹 B: Prefere um colar, uma pulseira ou brincos?
🇵🇹 A: Acho que um colar seria perfeito.

📝 Example Sentences

💎 The ring has a small diamond surrounded by several smaller stones.
one main diamond sits among smaller stones
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: El anillo tiene un diamante pequeño rodeado de varias piedras más pequeñas.
🇫🇷 French: La bague a un petit diamant entouré de plusieurs pierres plus petites.
🇩🇪 German: Der Ring hat einen kleinen Diamanten, der von mehreren kleineren Steinen umgeben ist.
🇮🇹 Italian: L'anello ha un piccolo diamante circondato da diverse pietre più piccole.
🇵🇹 Portuguese: O anel tem um diamante pequeno rodeado de várias pedras mais pequenas.
📿 I tried on several necklaces before choosing the one that matched the dress best.
you tested a few necklaces and picked the best match
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Me probé varios collares antes de elegir el que mejor combinaba con el vestido.
🇫🇷 French: J'ai essayé plusieurs colliers avant de choisir celui qui allait le mieux avec la robe.
🇩🇪 German: Ich habe mehrere Halsketten anprobiert, bevor ich die gewählt habe, die am besten zum Kleid passt.
🇮🇹 Italian: Ho provato diverse collane prima di scegliere quella che abbinava meglio al vestito.
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Experimentei vários colares antes de escolher o que combinava melhor com o vestido.
🌙 The bracelet is made of silver and has a simple, elegant design.
the silver bracelet looks clean and stylish
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: La pulsera está hecha de plata y tiene un diseño sencillo y elegante.
🇫🇷 French: Le bracelet est en argent et a un design simple et élégant.
🇩🇪 German: Das Armband ist aus Silber und hat ein einfaches, elegantes Design.
🇮🇹 Italian: Il braccialetto è fatto d'argento e ha un design semplice ed elegante.
🇵🇹 Portuguese: A pulseira é feita de prata e tem um design simples e elegante.
💍 The first ring was too big, so I asked to try a smaller size.
the first ring was loose, so you asked for a smaller one
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: El primer anillo era demasiado grande, así que pedí probarme una talla más pequeña.
🇫🇷 French: La première bague était trop grande, alors j'ai demandé à essayer une taille plus petite.
🇩🇪 German: Der erste Ring war zu groß, also habe ich darum gebeten, eine kleinere Größe anzuprobieren.
🇮🇹 Italian: Il primo anello era troppo grande, quindi ho chiesto di provarne una misura più piccola.
🇵🇹 Portuguese: O primeiro anel era demasiado grande, por isso pedi para experimentar um tamanho mais pequeno.
🎁 We were looking for a special gift and finally chose a necklace with a small emerald.
you chose a necklace with a green stone as a gift
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Buscábamos un regalo especial y finalmente elegimos un collar con una pequeña esmeralda.
🇫🇷 French: Nous cherchions un cadeau spécial et nous avons finalement choisi un collier avec une petite émeraude.
🇩🇪 German: Wir haben nach einem besonderen Geschenk gesucht und schließlich eine Halskette mit einem kleinen Smaragd gewählt.
🇮🇹 Italian: Stavamo cercando un regalo speciale e alla fine abbiamo scelto una collana con un piccolo smeraldo.
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Procurávamos um presente especial e finalmente escolhemos um colar com uma pequena esmeralda.
✨ Before choosing the jewelry, I asked whether it was real gold and whether it had a certificate of authenticity.
you checked that the gold was real and had official proof
Show translationsHide translations🇪🇸 Spanish: Antes de elegir la joya, pregunté si era de oro auténtico y si tenía certificado de autenticidad.
🇫🇷 French: Avant de choisir le bijou, j'ai demandé s'il s'agissait d'or authentique et s'il avait un certificat d'authenticité.
🇩🇪 German: Bevor ich den Schmuck ausgewählt habe, habe ich gefragt, ob es echtes Gold ist und ob es ein Echtheitszertifikat hat.
🇮🇹 Italian: Prima di scegliere il gioiello, ho chiesto se fosse oro autentico e se avesse un certificato di autenticità.
🇵🇹 Portuguese: Antes de escolher a joia, perguntei se era ouro autêntico e se tinha certificado de autenticidade.

🏆 Final Practice

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