Rhinestones are now made of crystal, glass, or even plastic.
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Another way to identify rhinestones is by the style of the backing.
- Flat-back – As the name suggests, this style has a flat back and can be attached to clothing or used in crafts.
- Faceted back – Instead of having a flat back, this style is faceted and pointy.
How can you tell if something is a rhinestone?
Know that the diamonds are always sharp and hard and you can easily check the sharpness once you hold a diamond in your hand. On the other side, rhinestones are softer, and you can easily notice the softness because rhinestones usually come with round edges that aren't too sharp and hard.
How can you tell crystal from rhinestone?
Rhinestones are generally made of crystals but some Rhinestones are made of glass or acrylic. Rrhinestone has a foil or metal backing that reflects light and gives the stone more glitter. On the other hand, crystals do not have any foil or metal backing.
