rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Valentino resort 2025, look 62 Photo: Ola Rindal / Courtesy of Valentino
The semi-sheer floor-length dress is festooned with scalloped tiers, embellished with silvery sequins and rhinestones.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
Twain glittered down the carpet in a bespoke two-piece denim gown by Levi's featuring an oversize collar (a nod to Levi's iconic Western pointed-collar and Americana roots) and a splattering of crystals and rhinestones.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024
Related Articles On par with her dress, Lambert wore a metallic gold clutch with rhinestone detailing and ruby red slingback pumps.
—Nick Hall, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, tells the story of Shelley (Anderson), a showgirl at Vegas' Le Razzle Dazzle who has devoted the last 30 years of her life to a parade of sequins, rhinestones, and feathers.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
Twain glittered down the carpet in a bespoke two-piece denim gown by Levi's featuring an oversize collar (a nod to Levi's iconic Western pointed-collar and Americana roots) and a splattering of crystals and rhinestones.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2024
Related Articles On par with her dress, Lambert wore a metallic gold clutch with rhinestone detailing and ruby red slingback pumps.
—Nick Hall, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, tells the story of Shelley (Anderson), a showgirl at Vegas' Le Razzle Dazzle who has devoted the last 30 years of her life to a parade of sequins, rhinestones, and feathers.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Sep. 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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