rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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The paintings of Mickalene Thomas are big, bold, gaudy, and beautiful, embedded with rhinestones, daubed with phosphorescent color, and composed like crazy quilts.
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Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
The dress features a lacquered jersey skirt and bodice embroidered with 23,000 crystals, rhinestones, and sequins, with a silk pleated peplum, and feathers blooming from the bust.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Here, cheeky front cutouts have been combined with rhinestones embellishments along the straps and front.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In 1995, the aluminum ball was upgraded with aluminum skin, rhinestones, and computer controls.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
The dress features a lacquered jersey skirt and bodice embroidered with 23,000 crystals, rhinestones, and sequins, with a silk pleated peplum, and feathers blooming from the bust.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Here, cheeky front cutouts have been combined with rhinestones embellishments along the straps and front.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
In 1995, the aluminum ball was upgraded with aluminum skin, rhinestones, and computer controls.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 31 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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