ACCESSORIES IN FASHION: DIAMONDS

JEWELLERY TO SUIT THE GENERATIONS

After watching the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes by Howard Hawks, the song "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" kept on repeating in my mind, which I am honestly content with. As flawless as Marilyn Monroe was when performing that song, the words itself was the eye-catcher.. or in this case the ear-catcher for me.

"But diamonds are a girl's best friend." - Marilyn Monroe

Diamonds for me have a certain décor to clothing, creating this elegant style for any outwear BUT can diamonds lose its quality and value with certain clothing styles? As zircon and rhinestones become an inexpensive substitute to the "real thing" outfits become whether downgraded or upgraded. 

Now, you wouldn't wear a Harry Winston necklace with a tracksuit and you wouldn't wear a Tiffany & Co. bracelet to the beach or would you? So where is the line between an elegant and appropriate look for diamonds and the devalue of diamonds within an outfit?

Formal gowns, long satin gloves or wedding dresses are perfect for diamonds to compliment from my perspective, as the elegancy of the clothing becomes boosted with the elegancy of the diamonds. But formalwear isn't the only suitable outwear for diamonds. Age also grows with diamonds as well.

There's a quote from the film Breakfast at Tiffany's that I absolutely agree with by the infamous Audrey Hepburn. 

"Personally I think it'll be tacky to wear diamonds before I'm 30." - Audrey Hepburn

Although diamonds make formalwear elegant, the adult generation after 30 whom can afford the authentic jewellery have a more age appropriate agenda with the diamonds. Diamonds create an elegant and classic appearance whether it be earring, necklaces, bracelets or rings, creating a fabulous appearance to the outfit.