These decorative items get their name from their origin in the port city of Strasbourg, on the border of France & Germany

Find out the Final Jeopardy Answer for the episode airing on Thursday, April 6 2023!

Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: Fashion History

Today’s contestants are Brian Henegar, Cameron Creel and Eliza Haas Marr.

Today’s Final Jeopardy

These decorative items get their name from their origin in the port city of Strasbourg, on the border of France & Germany

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Rhinestone

Final Jeopardy Explanation

Rhinestones are imitation diamonds that are commonly used to decorate clothing and jewellery.

Rhinestones were originally rock crystals collected from the Rhine River, hence their name. The Rhine river runs along the Franco-German border, passing through Strasbourg.

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