rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Elvises—plural—in rhinestones and sideburns are everywhere.
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Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
O’Hara made her final red carpet appearance last September, posing at the 2025 Emmys with her husband Bo Welch and The Studio co-stars in a long black gown with a dramatic peplum detail and rhinestones encrusted along her neckline and bodice.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Visitors can personalize Levi’s pieces with patches and chainstitching, or book one-on-one customization sessions with design consultants offering laser treatments, rhinestones, and screen printing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
After a top coat, Sun added asymmetrical groupings of rhinestones, jewels, sequins, and caviar beads for a truly otherworldly outcome.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026
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Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
O’Hara made her final red carpet appearance last September, posing at the 2025 Emmys with her husband Bo Welch and The Studio co-stars in a long black gown with a dramatic peplum detail and rhinestones encrusted along her neckline and bodice.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Visitors can personalize Levi’s pieces with patches and chainstitching, or book one-on-one customization sessions with design consultants offering laser treatments, rhinestones, and screen printing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
After a top coat, Sun added asymmetrical groupings of rhinestones, jewels, sequins, and caviar beads for a truly otherworldly outcome.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Rhinestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinestone. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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