Rhinestones are highly reflective glass cut and polished to imitate gemstones. The original rhinestones were quartz stones (rock crystal) obtained from the Rhine river.
An imitation stone that is colorless and has a glow or luster made of gem quartz, glass, or paste. Please refer to the Soséya Placecard Holder or Niña Kirei Jewel Votive for examples. These sparkling wedding favors have become popular for a Hollywood-inspired or jeweled wedding theme. Read more about rhinestone or jeweled wedding favors.
Now days are highly reflective glass made to imitate gemstones. The original rhinestones were quartz, obtained from the Rhine river, that were cut to resemble gemstones. Now days rhinestones is made of highly reflective leaded glass which is faceted and polished.
faceted, highly refractive, imitation gemstones that are attached to the fabric for decorative purposes.
An imitation gem stone with a high luster made of glass, paste, or quartz. Rhinestones are used to decorate both casual handbags and evening bags, and can be attached to all sorts of materials from fine fabrics to textured leathers. Often, rhinestones are used to enhance ornamental beadwork and metal clasps on evening bags. Also see - BEADWORK Handbag decorated with rhinestones Made by - BJORN LINCOLN photos provided by substatic
Rhinestones are highly reflective glass made to imitate gemstones. The original rhinestones were quartz stones (rock crystal) obtained from the Rhine river. These stones were cut to resemble gemstones. The best rhinestones today are made of highly reflective leaded glass which is faceted and polished. The Trifari pin above has baguette cut and round cut rhinestones.
