3. A silver key, even though it is made to be functional, since it is also considered a piece of jewelry, it is permissible to carry it out [into the public domain on Shabbos]. In contrast, it is forbidden to go out wearing eyeglasses even when they are covered with silver (1).

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(1) Nowadays, it is customary for people who need glasses in order to see properly, to wear them in the public domain on Shabbos.

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