The sparkle of a polished or metal object. This should come from a physical object, such as [[jewelry]], a [[sword]], or [[teeth]].

[[Sparkle]], [b]glint[/b], and [[diffraction spikes]] all refer to similar patterns of bright lines radiating from a point. They are not clearly differentiated, and usage tends to be context-sensitive. In general:
* [[Sparkle]] is considered the base case. Usually four lines at right angles radiating from a point. Associated with eyes, liquid or particulate matter (e.g. raindrops, snow, sand), or nothing (appearing mid-air). Can appear in large numbers.
* [b]Glint[/b] is associated with solid objects, especially ones which are metallic and/or sharp. Usually appear singly or in small numbers.
* [[Diffraction spikes]] is the technical term for the phenomenon in general, but is used less often. Can be used for more realistic-looking effects or conversely when appearing extremely large and exaggerated. More likely than sparkle and glint to be asymmetric or to have more than four radiating lines.

h4. See also

* [[lens flare]]
* [[bokeh]]
* [[light particles]]