How to Use jewel tone in a Sentence

jewel tone

noun
  • Think soft slate, smoky blue, or muted cerulean over jewel tones.
    Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
  • This color works best when paired with jewel tones, such as a deep red.
    Jenna Milliner-Waddell, ELLE Decor, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Bright winters tend to have sparkling eyes and dark hair and look great in jewel tones.
    Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Every hue from light pastels to deep jewel tones has a place in your space.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Some hold a promising dark liquid, some clear, some jewel tone.
    Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Those with darker skin tones, on the other hand, may want to reach for jewel tones.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Their bright blooms are available in shades of red, yellow, cream, and jewel tones.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
  • For settings with warmer tones, like the brown of the desert or beach, try jewel tones, deep blues and whites.
    New York Times, 29 Oct. 2019
  • Kalikow likes walls in a solid jewel tone, like a deep forest hue.
    Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024
  • The colors range from soothing earth tones and pastels to deep jewel tones.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024
  • Feel free to play with other jewel tones in the room; the metallic acts as a neutral.
    Stephanie Granada, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • For a bold, dramatic look, opt for rich jewel tones in a high-gloss finish.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Dark hair and skin look best with jewel tones, golds and other rich colors as well as pinks and bright greens.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
  • The bright reds, the yellows, the greens and the jewel tones are always accents.
    Essence, 17 June 2025
  • These are even more unique because of the jewel tones, like sapphire, that are hard to find with other brands.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2025
  • There were an assortment of lengthy gowns in jewel tones such as gold and also silver.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Or, rest your head in one of the cozy guest rooms or suites featuring aged oak wood floors and jewel tone accents.
    Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Feb. 2024
  • This color has served us well time and time again and really allows the brighter jewel tones to sing.
    Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
  • The album shows that—sheer, transparent, jewel tones, etc.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The new shades range from nudes to reds to unconventional jewel tones.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Art, textiles, and decor accents can help pop a room, and dark, rich jewel tones are most commonly used.
    Sienna Fantozzi, House Beautiful, 12 Oct. 2018
  • Try it over jewel tones for a mesmerizing finish that is sure to catch the light in the dark of winter.
    Chloé Valentine Toscano, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • These are even more unique because of the jewel tones, like sapphire, available that are hard to find with other brands.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Big day bags in jewel tones and calf-corseting gladiator pumps are new to the lineup.
    Phoebe Eaton, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Mar. 2011
  • For homeowners who want their front door to stand out, jewel tones are now a bold alternative.
    Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
  • There is color everywhere from the racks of dresses, both pastel and jewel tone.
    cleveland, 17 Feb. 2020
  • Ali Larter's latest red carpet look is proof that jewel tones are for every season.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 7 June 2026
  • From soothing pastels to rich jewel tones, there’s a color palette to suit every taste and style.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The team went for a monochromatic treatment in the office, painting the walls and trim in the same jewel tone.
    Marni Elyse Katz, House Beautiful, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Start the year on a fresh note with a whimsical maxi dress or stay bundled up in jewel tones with a shimmery jacket.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024

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