Examples of rock crystal in a Sentence
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The amber-colored pebbles are made of smoky quartz, and the white ones are from rock crystal.
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
That’s among the reasons the space features spectacular rock-crystal chandeliers and stairway balustrades crafted of rock crystal framed in 24-karat gold, both by Parisian goldsmith Goossens, which boasts a history of crafting Chanel costume jewels.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The rock crystal jar, though, is a rare find, says Leslie Webster, former keeper of Britain, prehistory and Europe at the British Museum.
—David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Dec. 2021
Beneath them are voluptuous bulbs of rock crystal carved from the inside with a riot of colorful floral blooms.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2023
These flattering fringed earrings dangle shards of rock crystal from a subtle hint of the tweed effect that drapes the décolletage in a matching necklace.
—Sarah Royce-Greensill, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
The original design included diamonds and precious stones, but was later replaced with rock crystals.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Apr. 2023
An Elsa Peretti–inspired staircase, meanwhile, is located at the heart of the store, alongside transparent balustrades adorned with rock crystal.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2023
For example, the Frosty White gold necklace, with rock crystal and more than 1,000 diamonds and rock crystal can be worn in six different configurations.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
That’s among the reasons the space features spectacular rock-crystal chandeliers and stairway balustrades crafted of rock crystal framed in 24-karat gold, both by Parisian goldsmith Goossens, which boasts a history of crafting Chanel costume jewels.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The rock crystal jar, though, is a rare find, says Leslie Webster, former keeper of Britain, prehistory and Europe at the British Museum.
—David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Dec. 2021
Beneath them are voluptuous bulbs of rock crystal carved from the inside with a riot of colorful floral blooms.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2023
These flattering fringed earrings dangle shards of rock crystal from a subtle hint of the tweed effect that drapes the décolletage in a matching necklace.
—Sarah Royce-Greensill, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
The original design included diamonds and precious stones, but was later replaced with rock crystals.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Apr. 2023
An Elsa Peretti–inspired staircase, meanwhile, is located at the heart of the store, alongside transparent balustrades adorned with rock crystal.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2023
For example, the Frosty White gold necklace, with rock crystal and more than 1,000 diamonds and rock crystal can be worn in six different configurations.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
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First Known Use
1666, in the meaning defined above
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rock crystal
noun
: transparent quartz
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