rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Just take a look at her Coachella style, filled with faux furs and rhinestones.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
This artform, which features elaborate hand-sewn suits adorned with beads, feathers, and rhinestones, originated as a way for African Americans to honor Native Americans who provided refuge during slavery and to celebrate community resilience.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
It’s been fashioned as her version of The Wrestler, with rhinestones and feathers subbing in for kneepads and lycra.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
John's wax doppelgänger dons rhinestone sunglasses along with white-and-bright-blue platform sneakers.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
This artform, which features elaborate hand-sewn suits adorned with beads, feathers, and rhinestones, originated as a way for African Americans to honor Native Americans who provided refuge during slavery and to celebrate community resilience.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
It’s been fashioned as her version of The Wrestler, with rhinestones and feathers subbing in for kneepads and lycra.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
John's wax doppelgänger dons rhinestone sunglasses along with white-and-bright-blue platform sneakers.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 20 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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