rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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In 1995, the aluminum ball was upgraded with aluminum skin, rhinestones, and computer controls.
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Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
The ball got aluminum skin, rhinestones, strobes, and computer controls in the late 1990s, and its now-signature crystal triangles (courtesy of Waterford Crystal) at the turn of the millennium.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
On December 4, Depp promoted her forthcoming film, Nosferatu, in a Chanel houndstooth skirt-suit decorated with rhinestone flowers from Virginie Viard’s pre-fall 2024 collection.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
In the first photo, Holly stuns in a white rhinestone lace maxi dress from Self-Portrait and smiles next to her fiancé, who opted for a black double-breasted suit.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
The ball got aluminum skin, rhinestones, strobes, and computer controls in the late 1990s, and its now-signature crystal triangles (courtesy of Waterford Crystal) at the turn of the millennium.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
On December 4, Depp promoted her forthcoming film, Nosferatu, in a Chanel houndstooth skirt-suit decorated with rhinestone flowers from Virginie Viard’s pre-fall 2024 collection.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
In the first photo, Holly stuns in a white rhinestone lace maxi dress from Self-Portrait and smiles next to her fiancé, who opted for a black double-breasted suit.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 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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