jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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Louisiana Iris Available in a wide variety of jewel tones—from amethyst to sapphire, ruby, topaz, and more—these perennial gems deserve a spot in your garden.
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Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
The selection of cashmere and thick cable knits skew into jewel tones.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Use rich jewel tones, like emerald, sapphire, and amethyst, to recreate the look of these dyes in your home and bring in a feeling of depth.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 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
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Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
The selection of cashmere and thick cable knits skew into jewel tones.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Use rich jewel tones, like emerald, sapphire, and amethyst, to recreate the look of these dyes in your home and bring in a feeling of depth.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 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
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 24 Apr. 2025.
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