Diamond Diva Dish

So let’s be clear: Jessica Simpson is still on my “Divas In Training” list. Meaning, she has the potential to wear appropriate or even attractive jewelry, but this cannot overcome the fact that her tan is out of a can and she is dumb as a bag of hair.

However, she showed up recently in these pave cut white gold hoops, which really are quite trendy and do especially well inside of a mane of hair of any color.

Don’t worry, this style of hoops is actually all the rage. You won’t turn stupid if you wear them. I tried to find a pair at Diamond Harmony, but they don’t have any right now. I have to write to them and get a special order!

The Smithsonian is having a big diamond show right now, and they have a couple of incredible pieces on display.  I’ve always fought against the “fancy yellow” rage, but I guess I had never seen THIS:

So, we can obviously lose the bird, but WOW. This is 128 carats, with 82 facets. It has only been worn in public twice. Once was by a Rhode Island socialite whose name nobody seems to remember. And the other time (without the bird — it’s buried in the brooch):

And now, announcing my first Diamond Diva CONTEST!

The first person to post the name of this Diamond Diva will receive a coupon for $25 off their next purchase of $200 or more at Diamond Harmony!  (They hook me up sometimes.)

 CONTEST ENDS ON April 30.

Jennifer Lopez has announced that she has grown up, and no longer wants to be called J. Lo.  That’s Jennifer, please — Miss Lopez if you’re nasty.

This is from a couple of weeks ago in Madrid — she’s getting an award for her album “Como Ama Una Mujer”. 

Look at her earrings – an amazing combo of drops and chandeliers. The necklace is fabulous — blends with the light hair, contrasts the black dress. Are those yellow fancy diamonds?  I wonder if she does her own styling.  Um…no.