Nuta Kotlyarenko, known professionally as Nudie Cohn, was a Ukrainian-American tailor who designed decorative rhinestone-covered suits, known popularly as "Nudie Suits", and other elaborate outfits for some of the most famous celebrities of his era. He also became famous for his outrageous customized automobiles.
Porter Wagoner performing at the Grand Ole Opry in a Nudie suit, 1999
Gram Parsons' Nudie suit, on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame
A rhinestone, paste or diamante is a diamond simulant originally made from rock crystal but since the 19th century from crystal glass or polymers such as acrylic.
Historic rhinestone copy of the Florentine Diamond, made in 1865 in Paris by the L. Saemann company
Rhinestones on a tiara
Rowenta enamel rhinestone compact