The combined forms of jewel may have one l (American spelling) or two (British spelling); Canadian writers prefer the double l, but both spellings are accepted. Be consistent within the same text.
- It was said that India was the jewel in the British Empire’s crown.
- Sylvia took her broken necklace to the jeweller (or jeweler) for repair.
- Travellers should leave their valuable jewellery (or jewelry) in a safe place at home.
- Please don’t wear your jewelled (or jeweled) jacket to the smoky bar.
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