rock crystal

noun

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This was followed by a rock crystal and diamond faceted cuff bracelet, circa 1934. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 Highlights in the collection included chokers crafted from heavy beads of transparent rock crystal or tiger’s eye. Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024 The grave of another person nearby contained a fine bronze three-lobed brooch, a single red glass bead on a cord around the deceased’s neck, an iron knife and a small piece of rock crystal. Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024 Salma Hayek Pinault — the movie star wife of Kering President and CEO (and CAA owner) François-Henri Pinault — paired her custom black Gucci gown with a Boucheron high-jewelry necklace crafted of rock crystal and diamonds, an ornate design that required more than 5,000 hours to complete. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rock crystal 

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rock crystal was in 1666

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“Rock crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20crystal. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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rock crystal

noun
: transparent quartz

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