Thanks to Alicia for this prompt.
I wrote this little verse for my daughter-in-law who was finding some of the mothers at her daughter's school rather trying.
It is still considered rather pretentious to wear diamonds, other than a ring or a discreet brooch, during the day.
Advice for nouveau riche . . .
Never wear diamonds in daylight -
It’s frightfully common you know,
Never wear diamonds in daylight –
It’s far too obvious a show.
Keep your diamonds for evening –
That’s when they sparkle the best!
A diamond ring on your finger
Suffices for daytime dress.
I really liked this, especially knowing the history behind it!
ReplyDeleteI like it and wouldn't mind seeing it become well-known!
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As an old rich, I wear fake diamonds during day and night and keep the real once in a bank safe. I don't want my finger to be cut off. (I agree, I am not very romantic, lol )
ReplyDeleteChance would be a fine thing!
ReplyDeleteLove the advice for the nouveau riche! I hope some WAGs are reading this right now...
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of Marissa's mom on The O.C and other such shows (the few I watch are my guilty pleasure, I admit) where the nouveau riche dress rather garishly. Nicely done and thank you for contributting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful poem, I know a couple of ladies who could benefit from it's wisdom.
ReplyDeleteI love sparkly rings, and diamonds are definitely top of the list! I don't think I've ever been anywhere posh enough to wear any other diamonds, even if I had some! LOL Loved the fun advice in your poem...
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