jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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Every hue from light pastels to deep jewel tones has a place in your space.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Chemena Kamali’s Chloé has continued to bang the drum for the boho wedge, while Valentino’s platform Garavani heels in jewel tones have endured through the seasons, and Sabrina Carpenter (all five foot one of her) remains devoted to the sky-high satin Versace Medusa Aevitas platforms.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
Artisans from Harbin, China, craft towering sculptures glowing in jewel tones, inviting guests to slide down frozen chutes, crawl through ice tunnels, and marvel at crystalline details.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
The holiday parties, family time, and magical spirit in the air are a great excuse to go all out with the jewel tones and glitter.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
Chemena Kamali’s Chloé has continued to bang the drum for the boho wedge, while Valentino’s platform Garavani heels in jewel tones have endured through the seasons, and Sabrina Carpenter (all five foot one of her) remains devoted to the sky-high satin Versace Medusa Aevitas platforms.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
Artisans from Harbin, China, craft towering sculptures glowing in jewel tones, inviting guests to slide down frozen chutes, crawl through ice tunnels, and marvel at crystalline details.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
The holiday parties, family time, and magical spirit in the air are a great excuse to go all out with the jewel tones and glitter.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 24 Nov. 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 21 Dec. 2025.
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