By the term jewels is meant plate wherein jewels were set; as to the plate it was, of course, the sacramental vessels and appurtenances. From Wordnik.com. [Ravensdene Court] Reference
He probably has a chalice with 'B-U-D' spelled out in jewels and diamonds. From Wordnik.com. [ESPN's Van Pelt slams Bud Selig about his salary] Reference
As to Lucy's own little fortune, as it is not worth your receiving, suppose she lays it out in jewels?. From Wordnik.com. [The History of Emily Montague] Reference
An unidentified maker of paste jewels from the third arrondissement was fishing in a boat with his wife at Mezy. From Wordnik.com. [A "quirky little book" by Félix Fénéon] Reference
In it she found all King Charming's presents -- diamonds, rubies, emeralds, amethysts -- in short, jewels without end. From Wordnik.com. [The Fairy Book The Best Popular Stories Selected and Rendered Anew] Reference
But that level of protection for one of America's urban cultural jewels is apparently too expensive, and too undeserved. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-06-01] Reference
Also with this diadem, "continued the earl, drawing a circlet of jewels from the casket," which my brave sovereign tore from the brows of a. From Wordnik.com. [The Scottish Chiefs] Reference
And they are covered with "jewels" - BeDazzled by Beelzebub. From Wordnik.com. [Don't Get Me Started with Linda Sharp] Reference
The jewels are the "chosen few" referenced in Ring Them Bells. From Wordnik.com. [Expecting Rain] Reference
"But your jewels are the heirlooms of your children, your majesty.". From Wordnik.com. [Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia] Reference
'I am sure we may be thankful that our jewels are the only things safe!'. From Wordnik.com. [Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster] Reference
There are more bubbles than jewels, which is where the challenge comes in. From Wordnik.com. [canada.com Top Stories] Reference
And beside the jewels was a big bull-dog revolver, close to the man's hand. From Wordnik.com. [The Iron Pirate A Plain Tale of Strange Happenings on the Sea] Reference
Apparently Metrobius had plenty of money, so the jewels could be her dowry. From Wordnik.com. [Fortune's Favorites]
The pretty cloth and the jewels are a shower curtain and shower curtain hooks. From Wordnik.com. [The Happy Wonderer] Reference
BETTS: The jewels are the brooch and she has a pair of earrings on too, I believe. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 22, 2009] Reference
jewels, jewels and more jewels is the only way to describe Stuart Weitzman’s collection. From Wordnik.com. [The Stuart Weitzman Oscar Suite: Shoes, Makeup and Hair, Oh My!] Reference
Her jewels were the collar of the Order of the Garter, and a diamond necklace and ear-rings. From Wordnik.com. [Queen Victoria Story of Her Life and Reign, 1819-1901] Reference
Her sisters are at Talpa and San Juan de los Lagos, and all three wear much wealth in jewels. From Wordnik.com. [Pilgrimage with La Virgen de Zapopan from "A House in the Sun" by Dane Chandos] Reference
Also, the Riches keep a lot of wealth in precious metals and jewels, which is going up in value. From Wordnik.com. [ScrippsNews - current events, culture, commentary, community] Reference
His jewels were the wonder of the world, and one of the legends says that he inherited them from the gods. From Wordnik.com. [Modern India] Reference
The dresses and the jewels were a little more tasteful, but hardly the Amish wear that was predicted to be modeled. From Wordnik.com. [Oscars at War: A Somber Party, A Gentler Glitz] Reference
Google is now aiming at Microsoft's crown jewels, that is, it is now attempting to take a lion's share of the Operating System's market. From Wordnik.com. [- Latest Popular Stories, Instablogs Community] Reference
She was the richest-dressed woman in the room, and her jewels were the finest, but she had an expression on her face, as she entered, which. From Wordnik.com. [Gordon Keith] Reference
I've called those nice bits "jewels" in other posts. From Wordnik.com. [When Did You Know?] Reference
Cornelia, in exhibiting her "jewels," may have been puffed up with pride. From Wordnik.com. [A Handbook of Ethical Theory] Reference
I hope you are pleased by the name, "jewels", that seems to me so appropriate for you. From Wordnik.com. [bougeotte - French Word-A-Day] Reference
And it will contain the "jewels" Mr. Stone rightly catalogs in his description of its contents. From Wordnik.com. [Vive Leroy] Reference
(I should know; I bought some "jewels" there yesterday.). From Wordnik.com. [Jezebel] Reference
They also have little sparkly plastic "jewels" imbedded in them. From Wordnik.com. [Branded in the 80s!] Reference
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