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It is said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But quality rhinestone jewelry is far more affordable. But what do you know about rhinestones? The name rhinestone originated from pieces of crystal or glass found in Austria’s Rhine River. However, actual rhinestones, like those found in rhinestone jewelry, have been around for centuries and were originally cut and finished by hand.

In the 1700’s, a French jeweler developed a technique for applying lead to the back of glass. This process greatly enhanced the brilliance and sparkle of the glass. In the 1800’s, Swarovski created a glass cutting machine which cut faceted glass that had dazzle and brilliance far superior to hand cut crystal. This became known as “Swarovski Rhinestones”. Swarovski’s invention allowed for a speedy mass production while still producing a magnificent finished stone. Today this process is still being used worldwide, not only by Swarovski but by companies other quality rhinestone manufacturers. While there may be some quality differences, many companies have successfully mimicked the Swarovski technique.