Rhinestone (RHNSTN) - Originally quartz from the gold washings along the Rhine river. Today, generally means colorless potash-and-lead glass that contains quartz in the form of melted lead crystal and is cut like a diamond. Also called strass, diamante.
Ribbon - A thin band of flexible material, usually fabric or thin leather, used for binding and tying. In jewelry-making, ribbon is used as stringing material, embellishment and more.
Rosary - A particular configuration of beads and components used in the Roman Catholic religious belief. A number of rosary forms have occurred over time, such as the soldiers' rosary or the penal rosary. The word "rosary" has also been adapted as a general term for use when referring to prayer beads in other religions.
Rosary Pliers - A pair of pliers created by blending Round-Nose Pliers with Side-Cutting Pliers. Round-Nose Pliers create round loops and curves. Side-Cutting Pliers cut wire smoothly.
Round-Nose Pliers - A pair of pliers with round jaws, used to create curves and loops in a range of diameters in headpins, eyepins and other metal wire.
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