rhinestones

noun

plural of rhinestone
as in zircons

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  1. cabochons
  2. crown jewels
Noun
  • Black marble accented with gray or white marble cabochons creates drama, while a monochromatic pairing—or even a cabochon pattern laid in all the same tile—adds subtle geometry.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Definition of cabochons
Noun
  • Fallout remains an enormously popular and beloved video game adaptation on Amazon Prime Video, and is one of the service’s crown jewels.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • An estimated 20 objects were snatched from the institution, in a country still reeling from the dramatic theft of its crown jewels from the Louvre in October.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of crown jewels
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