rhinestone
Also known as paste, Strass
thumb|Historic rhinestone copy of the Florentine Diamond, made in 1865 in Paris by the L. Saemann company thumb|Rhinestones on a tiara thumb|Rowenta enamel rhinestone compact
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- Origins
- Compositions
- In popular culture
- Sizing guide
- Hot-fix rhinestones
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thumb|Historic rhinestone copy of the Florentine Diamond, made in 1865 in Paris by the L. Saemann company thumb|Rhinestones on a tiara thumb|Rowenta enamel rhinestone compact
A rhinestone, paste or diamanté ( , ) is a diamond simulant originally made from rock crystal but since the 19th century from crystal glass or polymers such as acrylic.