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Someone at a wedding in Mumbai compliments your earrings. A coworker notices a new watch. A friend asks where that old ring came from. Jewelry comes up in small conversations all the time, and the talk is often about meaning, not money: who gave it to you, when you wear it, why it matters.

You need two sets of words. The first is the names: necklace, earrings, bracelet, ring, watch, and the materials, like gold and silver. The second is the story. "It was a gift from my parents" or "It's been in the family for years" turns a small compliment into a real conversation. When someone admires a piece of jewelry, they're usually inviting that story.

Phrases

jewelry worn around the neck; a chain is a simple one

jewelry for the ears

jewelry worn around the wrist

jewelry worn on a finger

tells the time; worn on the wrist

the two most common jewelry metals

rings for getting engaged and getting married

you prefer to wear little or none

telling who gave it to you

it was passed down from older relatives

for weddings, parties and big events

it matters because of memories, not price

Say it out loud

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Practice · 3 min

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Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.