A decorative piece of jewelry worn on the ear; a precious or ornamental earring.
From 'ear' + 'jewel,' a compound word describing ornamental adornment specifically for the ear.
Earjewels in ancient civilizations were sometimes more valuable than houses—Cleopatra allegedly wore pearls so large and valuable that one would cost millions of dollars today, and she supposedly dissolved one in vinegar just to prove she could!
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