jewel tone

noun

: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones

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Sam Edelman Fawn Boots Hailey Bieber recently showed us that rich jewel tones and velvet are the perfect pairing, and these booties are a fun way to get in on the deep purple trend. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 Reopening in late June 2021 as the fourth US Langham hotel—with others across the map in New York, Chicago, and LA—this downtown Boston hotel, located in the former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, features a new lobby with jewel tones and guest rooms with New England–inspired decor. Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024 There were an assortment of lengthy gowns in jewel tones such as gold and also silver. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024 These handmade trimmings, drenched in jubilant jewel tones, set the stage for a timeless holiday scene. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jewel tone 

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jewel tone was in 1895

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“Jewel tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20tone. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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