Rhinestones have an exquisite sparkle and brilliance that can be used to adorn jewelry, clothing and accessories. Even the simplest items can be transformed into glamour using them.
Austria and the Czech Republic are world renowned for producing the finest rhinestons. These are actually crafted from leaded glass crystal, not the acrylic you find in many craft stores. The difference can be seen in the sparkle and long life of the genuine stones. Even after decades, a real crystal rhinestone will not lose its brilliance and shine. Rhinestone jewelry made in the 1930’s and 1940’s has survived today and still looks gorgeous.