jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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Her glam team kept Davis's makeup simple, opting for a glossy pink lip and shimmering eyeshadow that brought out the jewel tones in the sequins and beading across her floor-length dress.
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Rich jewel tones, like emerald or ruby red, similarly can make the walls appear closer together.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Drawing on the rich palette of the rugs and the family's heritage, Palmieri Schwartz peppered in pops of saffron, red, and jewel tones.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Multiple seating areas boast plush seating in warm jewel tones of emerald and chartreuse.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Rich jewel tones, like emerald or ruby red, similarly can make the walls appear closer together.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 24 May 2026
Drawing on the rich palette of the rugs and the family's heritage, Palmieri Schwartz peppered in pops of saffron, red, and jewel tones.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Multiple seating areas boast plush seating in warm jewel tones of emerald and chartreuse.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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 7 Jun. 2026.
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