To sign 'jewelry', you will indicate the common places where jewelry is worn. Start by using both index fingers to point to your collarbone area to represent a necklace. Next, point both index fingers to your earlobes for earrings. Then, use your dominant hand to tap the back of your non-dominant wrist, representing a bracelet. Finally, use your dominant hand to tap the ring finger of your non-dominant hand to represent a ring.
Sign 'I', 'LOVE', 'YOUR', 'NEW', and then perform the sequence for 'JEWELRY' while maintaining an admiring facial expression.
Point to the jewelry, sign 'YOU', 'BUY', 'WHERE', and lower your eyebrows at the end to indicate a 'wh-' question.
Point to the person, sign 'WEAR', 'A-LOT', and then sign 'JEWELRY' by pointing to your neck, ears, wrist, and finger.
Sign 'I', 'LOVE', 'YOUR', 'NEW', and then perform the sequence for 'JEWELRY' while maintaining an admiring facial expression.
Point to the jewelry, sign 'YOU', 'BUY', 'WHERE', and lower your eyebrows at the end to indicate a 'wh-' question.
Point to the person, sign 'WEAR', 'A-LOT', and then sign 'JEWELRY' by pointing to your neck, ears, wrist, and finger.
While the full sequence (necklace, earrings, bracelet, ring) is very clear and great for beginners, fluent signers might only sign two or three of the locations in fast or casual conversation. Practicing the full sequence ensures you are easily understood.
It is generally best to stick to the specific order shown. Moving from the neck and ears down to the hands creates a predictable, fluid motion that is standard and easy for other signers to read.
If you want to talk about a specific item, simply use the individual sign for it. For example, just point to your neck for 'necklace' or tap your ring finger for 'ring', rather than performing the entire sequence.
