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 Hanna expects to see the color a lot this fall, especially for those who are bored by typical jewel tones and royal hues. —

Loren Savini, Allure, 17 July 2024 Start with Signature, featuring notes of rhubarb, incense, red currant, honeysuckle, and vetiver inspired by the store’s jewel tone aesthetic and velvet and silk textures. —

Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 July 2024 Its Kyoto setting is replete with plush jewel tones and tasteful woods. —

Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Queen Mary’s arsenal of looks for the Swedish and Norwegian legs of the tour saw her, as always, lean into timeless tailoring, feminine silhouettes, and rich jewel tones—with a distinct Scandinavian sensibility and a healthy rotation of reworn favorites. —

Clare McInerney, Vogue, 4 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for jewel tone

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