rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Freehand, a pink and blue sock with inspired by Western stitching, is decorated with rhinestones.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Her costume consisted of a bra that also featured long sleeves with matching bottoms, both of which were covered in blue and white rhinestones.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Corcoran completed her costume with a flirty pink dress, white fishnet tights with glittering rhinestones and silver flats.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Gomez and her stylist, Erin Walsh, pulled a feminine black dress with a distinctive 1920s silhouette that was covered in delicate floral embroidery and dripping with rhinestones.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Her costume consisted of a bra that also featured long sleeves with matching bottoms, both of which were covered in blue and white rhinestones.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
Sabrina Carpenter Takes the Stage in Sparkly Playboy Bunny Costume During Halloween Show: See the Look!
Corcoran completed her costume with a flirty pink dress, white fishnet tights with glittering rhinestones and silver flats.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Gomez and her stylist, Erin Walsh, pulled a feminine black dress with a distinctive 1920s silhouette that was covered in delicate floral embroidery and dripping with rhinestones.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Oct. 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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