jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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Fittingly, walls and furnishings in jewel tones can be found throughout.
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Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
The jewel tone, emerald green and gold of the logo are highlighted in racing stripes and additional exterior design elements.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
After a winter season full of jewel tones and dark hues, our manis need some lightening up.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025
Louisiana Iris Available in a wide variety of jewel tones—from amethyst to sapphire, ruby, topaz, and more—these perennial gems deserve a spot in your garden.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
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Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
The jewel tone, emerald green and gold of the logo are highlighted in racing stripes and additional exterior design elements.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
After a winter season full of jewel tones and dark hues, our manis need some lightening up.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025
Louisiana Iris Available in a wide variety of jewel tones—from amethyst to sapphire, ruby, topaz, and more—these perennial gems deserve a spot in your garden.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jewel tone
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“Jewel tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20tone. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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