rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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The rigid, 11-inch rise raw cut-offs offer a high-rise, relaxed fit adorned with faux pearl bow details with rhinestones.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Feb. 2025
Priced at $300, the black chaps are made from coated canvas and embellished with rhinestones from top to bottom, capturing the edgy (yet chic) look Beyoncé is known for — and that consumers are eager to embrace.
—Andre Claudio, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
One member of the choir taught fifth grade, and her tween fan army, done up in rhinestones and taffeta, buzzed overhead in the balcony.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Lenin, a 1988 faux Fabergé egg choking on its rhinestones.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Feb. 2025
Priced at $300, the black chaps are made from coated canvas and embellished with rhinestones from top to bottom, capturing the edgy (yet chic) look Beyoncé is known for — and that consumers are eager to embrace.
—Andre Claudio, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
One member of the choir taught fifth grade, and her tween fan army, done up in rhinestones and taffeta, buzzed overhead in the balcony.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Lenin, a 1988 faux Fabergé egg choking on its rhinestones.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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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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