A rhinestone, paste or diamante is a diamond simulant originally made from rock crystal but since the 19th century from crystal glass or polymers such as acrylic. Origins. Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine, hence the name, although some were also found in areas like the Alps (the source of the Rhine).

2023年9月6日 · A rhinestone, often referred to as an "imitation diamond," is a gem made from materials such as rock crystal, glass, or acrylic. Unlike diamonds, which are naturally occurring and formed under immense pressure over millions of years, rhinestones are man-made.