rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Whether adorned in colorful rhinestones or sporting avant-garde designs, Hilton sets trends that still influence fashion today (like her Y2K style).
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Like the French painter modernizing the 19th century tradition of a subservient and reclining female figure for the assertive 20th century, the American artist inserts contemporary signals, including photographic collage and rhinestones, to update and remake the theme for the 21st century.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The model and partner of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo modeled a sheer emerald Alaïa dress covered in rhinestones.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Clusters of rhinestones and iridescent pearls add just the right amount of sparkle!
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Like the French painter modernizing the 19th century tradition of a subservient and reclining female figure for the assertive 20th century, the American artist inserts contemporary signals, including photographic collage and rhinestones, to update and remake the theme for the 21st century.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The model and partner of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo modeled a sheer emerald Alaïa dress covered in rhinestones.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Clusters of rhinestones and iridescent pearls add just the right amount of sparkle!
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn
: a colorless imitation diamond of high luster made usually of glass or paste
Etymology
named after the Rhine river in Europe, near where were found the rock crystals that were originally used as substitutes for diamonds
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