rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Metallic threading through a suede jacket, for example, or a cowboy hat with rhinestone embellishments.
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 May 2024
Jennifer Lopez's Gown Took 800 Hours to Make 15 hr 44 min ago
Seriously — all those little silver pearls and rhinestones on Jennifer Lopez's Met Gala dress were embroidered by hand.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The Hustle His work is instantly recognizable: vibrant colors that tiptoe right up to garish, rhinestone patterns that would make any Bedazzler jealous.
—thehustle.co, 3 Feb. 2024
The cutesy shirt—complete with rhinestone embellishments on the collar—was made in collaboration between Sandy Liang, the New York City Ballet, and Marc Jacobs’s Heaven.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 June 2024
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 31 May 2024
Jennifer Lopez's Gown Took 800 Hours to Make 15 hr 44 min ago
Seriously — all those little silver pearls and rhinestones on Jennifer Lopez's Met Gala dress were embroidered by hand.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The Hustle His work is instantly recognizable: vibrant colors that tiptoe right up to garish, rhinestone patterns that would make any Bedazzler jealous.
—thehustle.co, 3 Feb. 2024
The cutesy shirt—complete with rhinestone embellishments on the collar—was made in collaboration between Sandy Liang, the New York City Ballet, and Marc Jacobs’s Heaven.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 June 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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