jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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The colors range from soothing earth tones and pastels to deep jewel tones.
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Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024
Pastels need anchoring hues that are darker or jewel tone, like olive green, chocolate brown, rust, or plum, to bounce off and keep them from feeling too sweet or saccharine.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
Internally, the residence sports the finest marble accents, rich wood floors, and tons of bright jewel tones.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
The painter, who shares a studio in Brooklyn’s Kensington neighborhood with his husband, the photographer Ian Lewandowski, strives to complete the majority of each work in one sitting, using a wet on wet process that results in a lush, loose aesthetic full of rich jewel tones.
—Coco Romack, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024
He was especially drawn to jewel tones such as amethyst and turquoise, which were heavily used in Ford’s fall 2022 collection.
—Natalie Meade, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2024
This semi-permanent at-home hair color comes in 26 different shades, including bright pinks, greens, and blues in addition to deeper jewel tones like emerald, ruby, and amethyst.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
King and his talented design team craft a world of spun sugar and fantastical delights sure to please the eyes, most noticeably in the pastels and jewel tones of Wonka’s shop.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2023
With jewel tones, pastels, crisp blues, and wintry whites flooding this year's decorating scene, there's plenty of opportunity to channel your unique personality.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023
Maya Polton, Parents, 18 May 2024
Pastels need anchoring hues that are darker or jewel tone, like olive green, chocolate brown, rust, or plum, to bounce off and keep them from feeling too sweet or saccharine.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
Internally, the residence sports the finest marble accents, rich wood floors, and tons of bright jewel tones.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
The painter, who shares a studio in Brooklyn’s Kensington neighborhood with his husband, the photographer Ian Lewandowski, strives to complete the majority of each work in one sitting, using a wet on wet process that results in a lush, loose aesthetic full of rich jewel tones.
—Coco Romack, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024
He was especially drawn to jewel tones such as amethyst and turquoise, which were heavily used in Ford’s fall 2022 collection.
—Natalie Meade, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2024
This semi-permanent at-home hair color comes in 26 different shades, including bright pinks, greens, and blues in addition to deeper jewel tones like emerald, ruby, and amethyst.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
King and his talented design team craft a world of spun sugar and fantastical delights sure to please the eyes, most noticeably in the pastels and jewel tones of Wonka’s shop.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2023
With jewel tones, pastels, crisp blues, and wintry whites flooding this year's decorating scene, there's plenty of opportunity to channel your unique personality.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023
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“Jewel tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20tone. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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