jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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Often featuring suns, moons and stars in deep jewel tones like blue, black and gold, the style appeared often in the 1990s on fashion and home décor.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Hamilton has created an environment that feels both grand and cocoon-like, with velvet armchairs in rich jewel tones, sensuous materials like marble and leather, and a confident colour palette that echoes the surrounding natural landscape.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Gold in particular has been prominent on red carpets and summer events, pairing easily with brights, neutrals and jewel tones.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2025
As ultra-bold jewel tones fall from favor, people still crave rich color.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Hamilton has created an environment that feels both grand and cocoon-like, with velvet armchairs in rich jewel tones, sensuous materials like marble and leather, and a confident colour palette that echoes the surrounding natural landscape.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Gold in particular has been prominent on red carpets and summer events, pairing easily with brights, neutrals and jewel tones.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2025
As ultra-bold jewel tones fall from favor, people still crave rich color.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2025.
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