A few months ago, Matt and I visited several jewelry stores. After our long road through infertility, Matt wanted to get me a special push present after Aveline was born. We talked a lot about what type of jewelry I wanted, the style, metal, and gems. After a lot of searching I finally found the perfect diamond ring for my right hand. I love it and wear it everyday! As soon as Matt told me he wanted to buy me something after Aveline was born, I immediately decided I wanted it to have diamonds. They are beautiful gems that go with everything. They can be worn for special occasions or everyday. It got me to thinking about the saying, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” It is
a phrase which has been going around for decades yet many of us wonder where it
actually came from. Diamonds are stunning and considered to be one of the most precious materials on the
planet. But I got to thinking, why do we have such as fascination with them? What
makes them so special and so desired?
1.
They Symbolize Love
The
main reason that associates diamonds with women is because often when a man
proposes, it is with a stunning diamond ring from a jeweler like Brilliant Earth. Women are typically more
romantic than men, so when we get grand gestures of affection like this means a
lot. A diamond is unbreakable which is why it is the stone of choice for
engagement rings all over the world. It signifies a bond which can never be
destroyed, and a true love which will never be broken or bent. And it’s also
practical because it can take a lot of wear and tear for those of us that wear
our rings everyday!
2.
They are Romantic
Due
to the rarity and the value of diamonds they are seen as romantic in popular
culture. It doesn’t even have to be anything to do with a proposal, it could
simply be a man giving you a diamond necklace and putting it on for
you. Or recently for me, a push present in the form of a right hand ring! The
idea that our partner values us enough to buy something so valuable for us to
wear is a sign of deep and lasting love. It shows is that they value us even
more than a diamond in their eyes.
3.
They Last Forever
As
we already know, diamonds are one of the strongest materials on earth and this
is why they are so valuable amongst the wealth of gems we have access to. A
diamond is a piece which can be passed down through the generations of a family.
This can hold value in an of itself as an item over the years. You could have a
diamond in the family for hundreds of years and this will hold great value to
you and your family not only as a piece but also sentimentally when you start to think
about all the amazing stories associated with this one piece.
4.
Memories
The reason why diamonds are a girl's best friend
is because they hold special memories for us throughout our lives. A diamond
isn’t just something a friend would buy you just for the sake of it, it is an
item which is only bought on a special occasion and therefore it always holds that sort of value to us. We can
look at every diamond piece we have and see a story or memory behind it. You
could have received your engagement ring from the love of your life, a diamond
necklace from your parents as you entered adulthood, and even a pair of
earrings given to you by your grandma. All of these things leave us happy and
fuzzy inside whenever we recount them. I know I always look down at my engagement, wedding, and anniversary bands and think of all the wonderful years I have spent with my husband. Now I look down at my other ring and think of my beautiful daughters. Diamonds and special jewelry pieces can prompt memories whenever you glance at them.
Do you love diamonds? Or do you prefer a
different precious stone? What are some of the stories behind your diamonds or special jewelry pieces?

Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDiamonds are always a good idea, lol! I am so happy you have a beautiful present to symbolize all the love and the journey you took to get your family. Congratulations!
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Kellyann
Such a sweet gift and sentiment behind it and diamonds are so joyous, the sparkle just makes me smile! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOh what a beautiful and thoughtful gift. Despite heavy hint dropping, I didn't get a push present with either boys haha! Pieces like this you can wear every day are a great idea! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a nice weekend! We spent some time with visiting family, it was wonderful :)
Away From The Blue Blog
You don't have to convince me. Lol! What a sweet gift!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.kathrineeldridge.com
I do love diamonds and own several pieces that have diamonds. For some reason over the years I have stopped wearing them and began adding more costume jewlery.
ReplyDeleteI like this gift idea for after Aveline was born. That's super sweet. Diamonds are definitely the prettiest of all the stones.
ReplyDeleteThey are definitely a classic piece...maybe that's why we love them so much. I have some handed down from my grandparents, and the sentimental part always gets me teary eyed!!!
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Jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
What a wonderful idea for a push gift, especially after everything you went through for that beautiful girl. Diamonds have always been my best friend. :)
ReplyDeleteCarrie
curlycraftymom.com
What a lovely article on diamonds. They are really something! Xx
ReplyDeletewww.thefashionfolks.com
Diamonds are definitely a girls best friend! How special to have a new and meaningful ring.
ReplyDeleteAmy Ann
Straight A Style
I love the meaning behind the diamond! They are truly a girls best friend and I love the memories that are attached to the diamonds I have.
ReplyDeleteDiamonds are very good friends to have :)
ReplyDeleteThat was such a sweet gift! I love diamonds too, they are my birthstone, and just so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteChic on the Cheap
I have a few diamond pieces. Have a great week.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home/
Awwww what a beautiful sentiment! I love that you have a piece of both your husband and daughter to look down at throughout the day. That is so, so sweet.
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