rhinestone

rhine·stone (rīn′stōn′)

noun

a bright, colorless artificial gem made of hard glass, often cut in imitation of a diamond

Etymology: transl. of Fr caillou du Rhin: so called because orig. made at Strasbourg (on the Rhine)

Converse of object

have: The buckle has glass diamante rhinestones mounted in a black plastic mount.
mount: The buckles have glass diamante rhinestones mounted in brass and they measure approx 1.5 inch / 3.75 cm across.
feature: This pretty brooch features a sparkling rhinestones to the center of the leaf and gold - tone metal mounts.
set: This fabulous rhinestone set of necklace and earrings dates from the 1930s.

Adjective modifier

sparkling: A really stylish vintage brooch, in a sun burst design, decorated with sparkling diamante rhinestones, dating to circa 1963.
large: A large rhinestone sits in a circular mount reminiscent of pewter.
blue: The necklace made to sit across your collar bone has a string of large stones from which hang 5 swags of 3 blue rhinestones.
pink: These earrings have a large filigree gold-tone metal surround, with the pink diamante rhinestones in the center, forming a flower.
small: Start by purchasing small rhinestones and craft glue from your local craft store such as Michael's, Total Crafts or A.C. Moore.
green: A really pretty antique brooch, in a floral design, decorated with sparkling clear and green diamante rhinestones, dating to circa 1924.

Modifies a noun

diamante: A really lovely set of antique rhinestone diamante buttons, in brass mounts, dating to circa 1880.
brooch: On reaching home they were sent to bed, although Jack then appeared and gave them each a rhinestone brooch.
necklace: A great English vintage diamante rhinestone necklace, that will add some sparkle to any outfit, perfect for your vintage chic look.
stone: A fantastic English antique Art Nouveau clip brooch, covered with loads of tiny diamante rhinestone stones, dating to circa 1910.
glass: The brooch is in a sweet little Art Deco bar design and it features green and clear diamante rhinestone glass stones.
collar: A really pretty English vintage chic luster and blue glass diamante rhinestone collar style necklace, dating to circa 1965.

Noun used with modifier

diamante: A very pretty pair of matching European antique shoe buckles in the form of a square of diamante rhinestones dating to circa 1885.
glass: The buckle has glass diamante rhinestones mounted in a black plastic mount.
borealis: A lovely gold-tone metal brooch in the form of a large flower, with aurora borealis rhinestone diamante stones to the center.
aurora: A lovely gold-tone metal brooch in the form of a large flower, with aurora borealis rhinestone diamante stones to the center.

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