jewel tone

noun

: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones

Examples of jewel tone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just look at how the above salmon pink tights completely transform an outfit rich with jewel tones—the impact just wouldn’t be the same with a pair of black stockings. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026

Costume designer Rich Hamson created a dazzling, Technicolor array of outfits, with the many jewel tones highlighted by Sue Ellen Berger’s innovative light design. —Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026

Textiles like lush velvet and distressed chestnut-toned leather and colors like wine reds and jewel tones fill the spaces and create a decadent setting. —Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026

This half-zip has an oversized fit that’s ideal for casual wear, and six different colors are on sale, including gorgeous jewel tones like Red Merlot and Cosmo. —Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jewel tone

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone