Yes of course we all have a few items with Rhinestones in them or jewelry. Now my question is where does it come from? and if its made how is it made?
Thanx
2007-09-27 06:07:09 · 4 answers · asked by CharlissaG 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
A rhinestone or paste is a diamond simulant made from rock crystal, glass or acrylic. Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine, but their availability was greatly increased when the Alsatian jeweller Georg Friedrich Strass had the idea to coat the lower side of glass with metal powder around 1775, imitating diamonds. Hence, rhinestones are called Strass in many European languages.
2007-09-27 06:30:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, Char, Rhinestones are factory made from resin and glass. Some are even made from plastics. They get the look of real gems by the cut(s) made. I don't know if I answered this enought to help but hope I did. :D
2007-09-27 06:17:13 · answer #2 · answered by Autismmomof2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Rhinestone cowboy of course.
2007-09-27 06:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by Beatle fanatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its made from rock crystal, glass or acrylic
2007-09-27 06:18:20 · answer #4 · answered by Talk Talk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋