Definitions for parure
pəˈrʊərparure

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. parurenoun

   A set of jewellery to be worn together.

2. Etymology: From Old (and modern) French parure, from parer ‘pare’.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Parure

   A parure () is a set of various items of matching jewelry, which rose to popularity in early 19th-century Europe.

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1. Parure

   A parure is a set of various items of matching jewelry, which rose to popularity in 17th century Europe. Beyond various items of matching jewelry, a parure is an entire wardrobe, or suite, of matching jewelry. Reserved for royalty and the wealthier classes, no woman was considered socially acceptable without a complete wardrobe of jewelry that defined her status, strength and political power. A matching suite of coordinating pieces could include a necklace, a comb, a tiara, a diadem, a bandeau, a pair of bracelets, pins, rings, drop earrings or cluster stud earrings, brooch and a belt clasp that might be worn over a fine dress. Napoleon was fond of lavishing these gem suites on his beloved first wife, Joséphine, to wear at state functions. Later, he gave similar sets to his second wife, Marie-Louise. Cleverly, the parure was not static but modular and could be remade into more fashionable jewelry in order to stay au courant in the court and fashion-forward for the times. Members of court and higher social ranks vied for the best jewelers to create the most imaginative and elaborate collections that would astound one another and increase their status. Some necklaces could be worn intact or temporarily disassembled into bracelets, pendants, hair ornaments or brooches with smart interchangeable components and locking systems. From Old French, parure means adornment, from the verb parer, to adorn.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Parure

   pa-rür′, n. a set of ornaments, &c. [Fr.]

Anagrams for parure »

1. rear up

2. uprear

How to pronounce parure?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say parure in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of parure in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of parure in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of parure in a Sentence

1. Charles de LEUSSE:

   Silence is an ornament which is visible from inside. (Le silence est une parure Qui se voit de l’intérieur)

2. Charles de LEUSSE:

   Silence is an ornament which is visible from the inside. (Le silence est une parure Qui se voit de l'intérieur)

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Parure
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parure
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=parure
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=parure