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

Both Gage and Jenkins laud opulent or jewel tones as a great place to start when building a room out from a maximalist sofa. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025

Bring bold jewel tones and geometric patterns to your bathroom with this five-piece glass set featuring a toothbrush holder, soap bottle, soap dish, water cup and covered container to hold anything from Q-tips to cotton balls. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025

Papery white blooms with golden stamens put on a long-lasting display from June to August, while foliage takes on jewel tones in autumn. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025

Guest rooms are bright and personality-packed, with jewel tones, floral fabrics, and hardwood floors, plus playful extras like record players stocked with vinyl from the nearby Tiny Record Shop and artwork curated by Toronto’s Tatar Art Projects. —Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jewel tone

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