Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend
It’s a beautiful spring morning, and I’m enjoying a refreshing glass of cold brew coffee on the District Wharf wondering to myself why “diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” Various reasons come to mind, but most especially is that of its rarity… isn’t that why they are so expensive? Aside from their being exquisitely beautiful, the rarity of diamonds makes them special, and every girl wants to feel special. I definitely felt special when my husband proposed with a diamond engagement ring, but I still would have accepted his proposal with a band-aid! (After editing this post, my husband told me, “You tell me now?!” LOL.)
So here’s my quick disclaimer: I know material objects of affection shouldn’t “make” one feel special or important. Rather, one’s worth is inherent in being human and created with dignity. I’m also a girl (or woman) who appreciates and enjoys craftsmanship and the beauty of created objects, quite similar to a patron of the arts with an appreciation for painting, sculpting, architecture, etc. I’m not shy in admitting that my patronage is for fashion, designer handbags, shoes, and personal touches of accessories, including sparkly diamonds… so please don’t judge this girl!
I remember receiving my first ever diamond set as a pendant necklace from my parents when I turned 16, and then eagerly receiving the matching earrings when I turned 18. I was a teenage girl who wore pearls and upgraded to diamonds! (I still wear pearls!) But there was something so special about receiving diamonds from my parents, and here are five reasons why every girl can wear them.
No. 1 To Celebrate
Celebrating a time of great achievement or recognizing that something wonderful has happened, like celebrating at Christmas or a loved one’s birthday, a child’s graduation, or a milestone anniversary. These are all significant occasions that celebrate and memorialize moments in our lives. Gift-giving is often customary, even expected at times of celebration. It’s always lovely for a girl to receive something special and everlasting, like …. a piece of diamond jewelry. No matter the size or expense to mark the occasion, diamonds have a unique quality that shines in that moment because of their rarity and value. I look back on my 16th and 18th birthdays and remember the joy I felt receiving my first diamond necklace and earrings. In my thirties now, I still recall that same teenage joy of receiving them. I am filled with the wonderful memories of celebrating those birthdays with my parents, and I experience that same joy each time I wear my diamonds.
No. 2 To Express
If you’ve ever read the The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, you’ll know that one of the five expressions of love is gift-giving. This book was eye-opening for me because it taught me the five most common ways through which people communicate love in 5 love languages. Some people, like myself, express love by gift-giving and perceive love by receiving gifts from others. It’s not about materialism, but being able to translate one’s affections to another in a way that the other person can understand. So if you’re anything like me, an expression of love can be in the form of a gift, and diamonds can be a perfect gift.
No. 3 To Impress
Most of us probably know about the 4 C’s of diamonds. If not, here’s a quick explanation: the 4 C’s represent the four main components of a diamond’s structure and beauty: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat. The human eye perceives a balance of a diamond’s characteristics and components, including, but not limited to, the 4 C’s, and each “C” is graded on a scale for quality. It’s really a science AND an art. Who knew that a solid piece of carbon could result in a gemstone so exquisite? And it happens to be the hardest natural material in the world. That’s pretty impressive and incredible!
No. 4 To Promise
As a sign of my love and fidelity, I made a sacramental vow with my wedding ring when I married my husband. It was the most important promise of my life, and I have a diamond wedding band to prove it! With my ring, I promised the person whom I love the most that I would try my hardest to bring him closer to heaven while living life to its fullest. My diamond wedding band symbolizes my biggest promise.
No. 5 To Cherish
When I was approached by Allurez about receiving a piece of jewelry, I was immediately drawn to this personalized diamond pendant necklace with my initial “B”. It’s cursive font completely embodies my whimsical spirit while the pave diamonds hint to the rarity that make my necklace personal and so special to me. I especially love how my diamond pendant sparkles in the sun, illuminates my neckline gracefully, and represents my first and last name initials (I love being “BB!”) with a touch of luxury. I cherish my diamond engagement and wedding rings because they are a symbol of my sacramental marriage with my husband, who is my best friend. The sentiment of wearing my diamond necklace is very similar; it not only reveals my personality, represents my confidence as “BB,” and expresses my personal style, but it also reflects the respect I have for myself as a girl who cherishes her diamonds and is unabashed to call diamonds one of her best friends!
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