Paul Young

We once employed a girl in Texas to produce a fanzine, and after meeting her there she seemed fine. Then the letters started and they got strange and she began to claim we were an item. She also sent me a rhinestone cow bone sprayed silver and mounted on a plinth. Don't ask me why.

English Singer

Joan Collins

I'm a fiend for costume jewellery and have countless pairs of rhinestone or diamante earrings, which are so flattering when they catch the light. I love the designers Alexis Bittar and Kenneth Jay Lane, and I always go to jewellers Butler & Wilson.

American Actress

Manila Luzon

Drag isn't always about expensive rhinestone gowns; it's about what's entertaining.

American Celebrity

Dolly Parton

American Singer

Rhinestones mimic diamonds, intended to deceive the eye with their brightness.

Visual Deception

Often used for costumes because they're inexpensive but flashy.

Costume Accessory

Commonly used in DIY projects to add a sparkly touch to objects.

Crafting Material

Rhinestones are used in 'costume jewelry' which isn't meant to be authentic.

Not Real Gems

Frequently worn at parties or celebratory events for extra sparkle.

Celebratory Occasions

Rhinestones are more appropriate for evening events rather than daily wear.