Results tagged “Pearls”

Some of the most iconic women in fashion history have been a fan of pearls. Think Princess Diana, Jackie Kennedy, Coco Chanel, Princess Grace, Audrey Hepburn – all of them rarely seen without a strand of pearls. With old-style Hollywood glamour set to be this season's fashion du jour expect to see pearls making a huge comeback. Here, Lucia Blash shows you how to pick the perfect pearl.

Ever since Marilyn Monroe shimmered through the movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes purring about a certain gemstone, diamonds have been cemented in our consciousness as being a girl’s best friend, writes Lucia Blash. However, get Chrissie Douglas on the subject and you might just find yourself questioning the validity of that long-held belief.