2007-11-23 16:04:09 · 15 answers · asked by Taz 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
"Although rhinestones are inseparably associated with the costumes of country and western singers and Las Vegas dancers, the word originally had European associations. The Rhine in rhinestone is the Rhine River, and rhinestone is a translation into English of the French phrase caillou du Rhin. Originally a rhinestone was a kind of rock crystal that was found in or near the Rhine. Other types of rock crystal, such as Cornish diamond, were given similar fancy names. Because rhinestones could be made to imitate diamonds, the name rhinestone was applied to artificial gems made from paste, glass, or gem quartz and as a result often carries a connotation of showbiz glitz."
2007-11-23 16:09:01 · answer #1 · answered by Spartacus! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rhinestone is sometimes referred to as 'paste' because it is made from a paste of ground glass or crystal, to form an imitation diamond. it isn't a very good imitation and is easy to spot, but it's often used for stage jewelry or for decoration on things like belts or hats, where a real diamond might come loose and fall off.
2007-11-23 16:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rhinestone or paste is a diamond simulant made from rock crystal, glass or acrylic.
Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine.
2007-11-23 16:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real rhinestones are cut from rock crystal. Today, most rhinestones that are used in Jewelery are made of glass which has the look of natural stone.
2007-11-23 16:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by armh♥u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rhinestone is a colorless imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
2007-11-23 16:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by Bob Thompson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rhinestone was quatrz crystal. It is now a generic term for fake diamond or transparent cut crytal or glass.
2007-11-23 16:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rhinestone or paste is a diamond simulant made from rock crystal, glass or acrylic.
2007-11-23 16:07:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a sort of rock that looks like a diamond. Usually found on cheap rings.
2007-11-23 16:06:59 · answer #8 · answered by IcePixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a rhinestone is an artificial gem of paste, often cut to resemble a diamond.
2007-11-23 16:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by JonasPones(: 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that was a waste of 5 points lol
2007-11-23 16:09:21 · answer #10 · answered by tigercool37 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋