rhinestone

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Scope note
A colorless artificial gem of paste or glass, often with facets that sparkle in imitation of a diamond. Also refers to foil-backed or silvered cut glass used to imitate diamonds. Rhinestones were originally quartz pebbles found in the Rhine River, thus the name.
rhinestone
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024