1. Plural of briolette; a gemstone cut in a pear or teardrop shape with triangular facets covering the entire surface.
Usage: jewelry and gemology term; often used in fine jewelry and diamond cutting

Examples

• The necklace featured several diamond briolettes that sparkled brilliantly.
• Briolettes are popular choices for earrings because of their elegant, elongated shape.
• The jeweler specialized in cutting briolettes from high-quality gemstones.
• She admired the briolettes in the display case, noting their exceptional clarity.
• The chandelier was adorned with crystal briolettes that refracted light beautifully.