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Adornment vs Jewelry - What's the difference?

adornment | jewelry |

As nouns the difference between adornment and jewelry

is that adornment is a decoration; that which adorns while jewelry is (us|canada).

adornment

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A decoration; that which adorns.
    • The draperies did little to keep out the light; rather, they were mainly there as adornment for the windows.
  • The act of decorating.

    • jewelry

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (US, Canada)