jewel tone
noun
: any of various colors (such as amethyst, emerald, and ruby) that resemble those of gemstones
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Queen Mary’s arsenal of looks for the Swedish and Norwegian legs of the tour saw her, as always, lean into timeless tailoring, feminine silhouettes, and rich jewel tones—with a distinct Scandinavian sensibility and a healthy rotation of reworn favorites.
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Clare McInerney, Vogue, 4 July 2024
Lean into jewel tones: Colors like magenta, sapphire blue, and dewy yellows work perfectly for a summer theme.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 July 2024
Colors range from rich, deep jewel tones to softer organic shades, such as indigo, olive and berry, which look as if they’ve been bleached by the sun.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 25 June 2024
Keep in Mind The color selection isn’t very broad—mostly jewel tones and standard solids.
—Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
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Clare McInerney, Vogue, 4 July 2024
Lean into jewel tones: Colors like magenta, sapphire blue, and dewy yellows work perfectly for a summer theme.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 July 2024
Colors range from rich, deep jewel tones to softer organic shades, such as indigo, olive and berry, which look as if they’ve been bleached by the sun.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 25 June 2024
Keep in Mind The color selection isn’t very broad—mostly jewel tones and standard solids.
—Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
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“Jewel tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewel%20tone. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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