rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Bieber’s spots were topped with her signature glaze, while Carpenter’s recent set included cheeky little rhinestones, perfectly matching her glamour-girl-with-a-twist persona.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 July 2025
Around his neck, a turquoise rhinestone Pegasus hung on its silver chain, still.
—Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
The rap star rocked a warm grey smokey eye, soft yet sultry, with tiny glittering rhinestones strategically placed to catch the light—and everyone’s attention.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 5 July 2025
The dress, with balloon sleeves, chiffon skirt, bugle beading and rhinestone accents, Parton wore at a 1978 photoshoot by celebrity photographer Harry Langdon Jr.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 July 2025
Around his neck, a turquoise rhinestone Pegasus hung on its silver chain, still.
—Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
The rap star rocked a warm grey smokey eye, soft yet sultry, with tiny glittering rhinestones strategically placed to catch the light—and everyone’s attention.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 5 July 2025
The dress, with balloon sleeves, chiffon skirt, bugle beading and rhinestone accents, Parton wore at a 1978 photoshoot by celebrity photographer Harry Langdon Jr.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 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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