rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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This one comes with a crewneck sweatshirt with a signature rhinestone logo embellished at the front and wide-leg pants.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Sugar & Vice paints the hideaway bar with sparkling lights, rhinestones and a whole lot of pink.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
Instead of icy, frosty tones, makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes interpreted the theme through healthy, glowing skin, softly sculpted lids and cheekbones, and, most notably, a delicate smattering of rhinestone freckles applied individually.
—Emma Anderson, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025
With its minxy rhinestone cat logo and a roster of celebrity clients decked in puffer coats, tight jeans and baby tees, Baby Phat – and thus, Kimora – was a purveyor of quintessential Y2K style.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 9 Dec. 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Sugar & Vice paints the hideaway bar with sparkling lights, rhinestones and a whole lot of pink.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
Instead of icy, frosty tones, makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes interpreted the theme through healthy, glowing skin, softly sculpted lids and cheekbones, and, most notably, a delicate smattering of rhinestone freckles applied individually.
—Emma Anderson, Refinery29, 11 Dec. 2025
With its minxy rhinestone cat logo and a roster of celebrity clients decked in puffer coats, tight jeans and baby tees, Baby Phat – and thus, Kimora – was a purveyor of quintessential Y2K style.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Rhinestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinestone. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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