Talk:Rhinestone

te aurora
this is not right, te aurora is not that —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 88.104.247.63 (talk • contribs).

Sizes
There seems to be a standardised set of sizes called SSx - SS5 seems to be 1.8mm diameter for example. Think ss stands for stone size. Secretlondon 21:00, 6 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Yes, SS does stand for stone size. Also noted here is that the original sizing method was PP (pearl plate). The SS size uses a different scale. PP is more commonly used for jewelry, while SS is used for apparel. See here. Laydtc (talk) 13:02, 1 December 2011 (UTC)

diction
"fashion forward"? Yuck. Can we come up with a less jargony term for it? Does "stylish" convey a similar-meaning? Or "style-conscious"?

65.213.77.129 (talk) 18:49, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

Diamante
Should be noted that "diamante" is also Spanish for "diamond". —Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.253.225.37 (talk) 00:31, 5 September 2010 (UTC)

Different stone qualities/types
I would like to expand on the different stone qualities. For example, Swarovski stones versus Chinese or Korean stones. Does anyone have any other information on other rhinestones from different origins? Also, there is very little information on heat transfer rhinestones used on apparel. I would like to add in the process of heat transferring with heat transfer machines vs. using an iron. Laydtc (talk) 12:56, 1 December 2011 (UTC)

In Popular Culture - 2020 Michigan hearings into alleged voter fraud
In 2020 the Michigan state senate held hearings into alleged voter fraud where the public could contribute. One widely mocked complainant alleged that many Joe Biden voters (and/or the vote counters) wore rhinestones in their clothing, and that therefore their votes should be disqualified or the counting process invalidated (she didn't explain why doing such a thing should be a disqualifying factor). Adding to the resulting mockery was the fact that she emphasised that point at the end of her speech ("Don't forget the rhinestones") - https://twitter.com/TepidButterASMR/status/1333953239956533248 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.99.210.174 (talk) 17:21, 9 December 2020 (UTC)

Why is the scale so irregular?
If the site Jewelrymaking-beads-library.com (which the article cites) is correct, the scale doesn't seem to employ a standard formula (in contradiction to what that site says, which makes it suspect) but is an irregular wobbly curve. Why is this the case? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.139.81.0 (talk) 12:45, 16 April 2013 (UTC)

Cockney Pearly Kings and Queens
Although their suits and dresses are decorated with mother-of pearl buttons rather than crystal, the intent and effect is the same.