Jewelry in Spanish: Terms to Know
Whether you're a designer, collector, or just browsing local markets on vacation, knowing a few key words can help you appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship behind each piece. This guide will walk you through the essentials so you can shop or chat about jewelry with confidence. Keep reading!
Jewelry in Spanish
Now, let’s get go over more than 100 jewelry-related terms you should know in Spanish!
General terms
Spanish | English |
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La joyería | Jewelry |
El joyero | Jeweler |
Las joyas | Jewels |
Las alhajas | Jewelry (archaic) |
La bisutería | Costume jewelry |
El diseño | Design |
El diseñador de joyas | Jewelry Designer |
La artesanía | Craftsmanship |
Los metales preciosos | Precious metals |
Las piedras preciosas | Precious stones |
Materials
Spanish | English |
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Oro | Gold |
Plata | Silver |
Platino | Platinum |
Paladio | Palladium |
Titanio | Titanium |
Cobre | Copper |
Latón | Brass |
Gold types
Spanish | English |
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Oro amarillo | Yellow gold |
Oro blanco | White gold |
Oro rosa | Rose gold |
Oro macizo | Solid gold |
Chapado en oro | Gold-plated |
Oro de 14 quilates | 14-karat gold |
Oro de 18 quilates | 18-karat gold |
Oro puro | Pure gold |
Oro reciclado | Recycled gold |
Stones and gems
Spanish | English |
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El diamante | Diamond |
El rubí | Ruby |
El zafiro | Sapphire |
La esmeralda | Emerald |
La amatista | Amethyst |
El ópalo | Opal |
El topacio | Topaz |
La turquesa | Turquoise |
El perla | Pearl |
El ámbar | Amber |
El granate | Garnet |
El cuarzo | Quartz |
El jade | Jade |
La aguamarina | Aquamarine |
El cristal | Crystal |
La piedra de luna | Moonstone |
La malaquita | Malachite |
El lapislázuli | Lapis lazuli |
El ónix | Onyx |
La zirconia cúbica | Cubic zirconia |
Gemstone shapes and cuts
Spanish | English |
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Corte redondo | Round cut |
Corte princesa | Princess cut |
Corte esmeralda | Emerald cut |
Corte ovalado | Oval cut |
Corte marquesa | Marquise cut |
Corte de cojín | Cushion cut |
Trillón de recortes | Trillion cut |
Corte baguette | Baguette cut |
Corte cabujón | Cabochon cut |
Jewelry pieces
Spanish | English |
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El anillo | Ring |
La sortija | Ring (alternative term) |
El collar | Necklace |
La gargantilla | Choker |
La cadena | Chain |
La pulsera | Bracelet |
El brazalete | Bangle |
El arete | Earring |
El pendiente | Earring (alternative term) |
Los pendientes de aro | Hoop earrings |
El broche | Brooch |
El alfiler | Pin |
Los gemelos | Cufflinks |
La diadema | Tiara |
La corona | Crown |
El reloj | Watch |
Los dijes | Charms |
El colgante | Pendant |
El collar | Beads |
Other types of jewelry
Spanish | English |
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La sortija de compromiso | Engagement ring |
El anillo de boda | Wedding ring |
La alianza | Wedding band |
La pulsera de tobillo | Anklet |
El piercing | Piercing |
El relicario | Locket |
El pendiente de clip | Clip-on earring |
El pendiente clip-on | Drop earring |
La horquilla | Hairpin |
El brazalete de tobillo | Ankle bracelet |
Collar moldeado | Beaded necklace |
La gargantilla de cuero | Leather choker |
La pulsera moldeada | Beaded bracelet |
El reloj de bolsillo | Pocket watch |
El pendiente de botón | Stud earring |
Finishes
Spanish | English |
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Pulido | Polished |
Mate | Matte |
Acabado satinado | Satin finish |
Grabado | Engraved |
Texturizado | Textured |
Measurements
Spanish | English |
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El quilate | Carat |
El peso | Weight |
La pureza | Purity |
La claridad | Clarity |
El color | Color |
El tamaño | Size |
La longitud | Length |
El diámetro | Diameter |
El espesor | Thickness |
Jewelry styles
Spanish | English |
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Minimalista | Minimalist |
Vintage | Vintage |
Clásico | Classic |
Contemporáneo | Contemporary |
Bohemio | Bohemian |
Glamuroso | Glamorous |
Ecléctico | Eclectic |
Elegante | Elegant |
Artístico | Artistic |
Tribal | Tribal |
Jewelry box terms
Spanish | English |
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El estuche | Case |
El cofre | Chest |
La caja | Box |
Los compartimentos | Compartments |
El forro | Lining |
El cierre | Clasp |
La cerradura | Lock |
La bisagra | Hinge |
El organizador | Organizer |
Jewelry features
Spanish | English |
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Ajustable | Adjustable |
Antialérgico | Hypoallergenic |
Hecho a mano | Handmade |
Personalizado | Customized |
Resistente al agua | Water-resistant |
Irrompible | Unbreakable |
Reversible | Reversible |
Ligero | Lightweight |
Shopping for jewelry questions
Spanish | English |
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¿Cuánto cuesta esta joya? | How much does this piece of jewelry cost? |
¿Es de oro/plata? | Is it gold/silver? |
¿Está hecho(a) a mano? | Is it handmade? |
¿Puedo probarme el anillo? | Can I try on the ring? |
¿Tienen este diseño en otro color? | Do you have this design in another color? |
¿Qué quilates tiene este oro? | What karat is this gold? |
¿Tienen piedras preciosas auténticas? | Do you have authentic gemstones? |
¿Qué valor tiene este anillo? | What is the value of this ring? |
¿Aceptan devoluciones o cambios? | Do you accept returns or exchanges? |
¿Puedo obtener un certificado de autenticidad? | Can I get a certificate of authenticity? |
Jewelry care
Spanish | English |
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¿Cómo debo limpiar esta joya? | How should I clean this piece of jewelry? |
¿Es resistente al agua? | Is it water-resistant? |
¿Necesita algún mantenimiento especial? | Does it require any special maintenance? |
¿Dónde puedo hacer reparar esta joya? | Where can I have this piece of jewelry repaired? |
Jewelry design and customization
Spanish | English |
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¿Hacen joyas personalizadas? | Do you make custom jewelry? |
¿Pueden grabar mi nombre en esta joya? | Can you engrave my name on this piece of jewelry? |
¿Pueden añadirle un colgante a esta cadena? | Can you add a pendant to this chain? |
¿Cuánto tiempo toma hacer una pieza personalizada? | How long does it take to make a custom piece? |
¿Pueden hacer un anillo con esta piedra? | Can you make a ring with this stone? |
Want to learn more?
As you can see, there are a lot of jewelry-related terms you need to know so you can talk confidently about jewelry with a Spanish speaker. Hopefully, this blog post will help you know exactly what to say! And if you want to get more help with learning Spanish, check out our blog! Here are some of our favorite posts!
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