rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Parker dazzled in a baby blue suit, while her daughter opted for an all black three-piece set with rhinestone embellishments on the top.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 6 June 2025
The rest of her toes were equally citrusy, with yellow French tips accented with cute orange rhinestones.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 June 2025
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In April 2024, Clark became the first WNBA player ever dressed by Prada for the draft, arriving in head-to-toe white satin and rhinestone mesh paired with black Prada slingbacks.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 6 June 2025
The rest of her toes were equally citrusy, with yellow French tips accented with cute orange rhinestones.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 June 2025
Homestretch™ rib racerback waist tank J.Crew crochet fringe skirt
Zara
rhinestone fringe bag
Toteme
leather sandals
$600
NET-A-PORTER
Double Up on Textural Elements
Instead of using the crochet skirt as your one source of texture, up the ante and add several.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 May 2025
In April 2024, Clark became the first WNBA player ever dressed by Prada for the draft, arriving in head-to-toe white satin and rhinestone mesh paired with black Prada slingbacks.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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“Rhinestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinestone. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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