jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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Burch imagines the flowers could be moody and romantic, creating a moody jewel tone vibe for the superstar’s wedding to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Ali Larter's latest red carpet look is proof that jewel tones are for every season.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Rich jewel tones, like emerald or ruby red, similarly can make the walls appear closer together.
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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.
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Laura Fenton,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Ali Larter's latest red carpet look is proof that jewel tones are for every season.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
7 June 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
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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