Rocking pearls today in honor of the Inauguration of Kamala Harris, our country’s very first woman Vice President! I have so much more I could say about today’s Inauguration, but I think I’ve made my feelings about the outgoing administration very clear over the last four years. I’m breathing a huge sigh of relief today and crossing my fingers that we’re in for growth and positive change ahead. #pearls #feminism #dumptrump #pearlsforkamala #awomansplaceisintheresistance #wearpearlsjanuary202021 
🎶 Pleeeeeaseeee leave me alone. We are sleeping. No more contacting pleeeeeeaaaase. Thanks. Appreciate. 🎶 Does anyone else have this song stuck in their head constantly?? It felt appropriate for the debut of my latest acquisition, this vintage “Do Not Disturb charm from @lindasherrieantiques. . #vintagecharm #donotdisturb #goldcharm #charms #diamondsinthelibrary 
Guess what?? The @tentenbotswana rings launched today on @bluenilediamond and they are STUNNING. Featuring responsibly sourced natural diamonds from Botswana, this limited edition capsule collection of diamond engagement rings was designed by some of the coolest modern designers in the biz. Here's a peek! You'll have to head over to @bluenilediamond's website to see them all. #naturaldiamonds #engagementring #bridetobe #jewelrylover #diamondring #botswanadiamonds #diamonds #diamondsofbotswana #limitededition 
Time for a tiara! This utterly romantic tiara is circa 1790 and it has what I think of as “major princess vibes.” Classic and gorgeous. What do you think of it, my darlings? Does this traditional beauty float your boat, or do you crave a more avant garde crown? This tiara was auctioned at @sothebys. Photo by @sothebysjewels. #tiara #jewelrylover #tiaratuesday #diamondsinthelibrary 
I recently learned that the word word for penguin in Mandarin loosely translates to “business goose” and now that’s all I can think when I see a penguin. . This extremely fancy business goose is by the one and only @crevoshay. 🐧✨💎 Isn’t it a beauty? Swipe for video. . #penguin #brooch #crevoshay #penguinsofinstagram #bringbackthebrooch #diamondsinthelibrary 
What’s in the box?? 👀 . Oh hello, you delightful ear candy!! Thanks to @celestestarre for these colorful ear cuffs and delightful statement studs. I’m a huge fan of easy, colorful earrings and these bit that sweet spot perfectly. . Even better: they’re costume (aka affordable) but high quality enough that my very sensitive ears don’t react to the posts. Perfect! . #gifted #earringsofinstagram #earringstagram #unboxing #earrings #earcuffs #horseshoes #diamondsinthelibrary 
What are the best books you read in 2020?? . I know it’s more traditional to do “best of” lists in December, but I like to do them in January. What if I had read something incredible on December 31?? . My best books of 2020 are now up on DiamondsInTheLibrary.com. . #amreading #bestbooksof2020 #bookstagram #diamondsinthelibrary 
This is The Empress. . Resplendent with the ethereal glory of the Art Nouveau aesthetic, she is captivating, from her opal and ruby crown to the flowing gold locks of her hair and her carefully carved hardstone face. . My favorite part of this ring actually isn’t even visible in the first photo. Swipe for video and to see how the meticulously formed locks of the Empress’ hair join to form the back of the ring shank. . This Art Nouveau era treasure is circa 1905. Available from @wilsonsestatejewelry. . #artnouveau #tiaratuesday #antiquerings #rings #artnouveaujewelry #artnouveaustyle #diamondsinthelibrary 
This is a picture of the cherry blossoms in downtown Washington DC. I took this photo in 2003, lying on the ground among scattered petals while my high school friends lounged nearby. I’ve taken the metro downtown to see DC’s cherry blossoms most years of my life. . You may see Washington DC as a symbol, as a strategic target, as that place where the politicians you don’t like make laws you complain about, but it’s my home. . I might sound pensive, but I am furious. I am incandescent with rage. . These small-minded, selfish, Trump-worshipping assholes swarmed over our city, with their tiny hearts full of hate, riding high on arrogance, secure in their knowledge that they could attack the seat of our government with no danger to themselves. They came with a noose and erected a gallows. They came with zip ties to take hostages. They came wearing pro-Holocaust merch like it was a clever joke. They came here utterly confident that the color of their skin and their alliance with the sitting President would keep them safe. . And they were treated with gentleness. Law enforcement took selfies with the attackers, helped them solicitously down the Capitol stairs. The mob was allowed to take souvenirs, to go prancing away into my city, maskless and heartless, spewing hate and violence and disease. . After years of seeing Black and Brown people shot and harassed and assaulted and arrested for doing nothing at all - let alone the outrageous violence repeatedly committed against peaceful protesters - the world has now witnessed a horde of violent White supremacists frolic through our most important Federal building with so much confidence in their welcome that they didn’t even feel the need to hide their faces. . This wasn’t a spontaneous eruption of civil unrest. This was a planned act of aggression by a destructive group who knows they can operate openly, buoyed by the vocal support of the President of the United States and his cronies. . I’d love to end this post with an insightful, forward-facing conclusion, but I don’t have one. Our country is not okay and I don’t know where we go from here. 
Glorious gold and diamond swags, dripping with magnificence!! This is a Victorian era showstopper I met at @politradingco. . How would you wear this spectacular thing if it were yours?? A behemoth bosom adornment? An exquisite hat decoration?? Let’s daydream. . #victorianjewelry #goldjewelry #brooches #corsageornament #antiquejewelry #diamondsinthelibrary 
Just me & Mr. DitL eyebrow waggling our way through the first Monday of 2021. . This eyebrow dance was unplanned: I just said “let’s do a boomerang!” and this is what happened. . Jewelry = @jyjewels, @kittyverity, @vbylauravann. . #jewelsoftheday #jewelrystyle #diamondsinthelibrary 
It’s January! That means it’s time for a reminder: you’re wonderful exactly as you are. You don’t need to try to force yourself to become smaller in order to be worthy. You are already enough. . #bodypositivity #HAES #effyourbeautystandards #antidietrevolution 
May your New Year’s Eve be as fun as a barrel of bejeweled monkeys! 🐒🥂✨🎉 . Here’s hoping that the New Year brings health, hope, and happiness for us all. . Gorgeous photo by @hoferantikschmuck. . #happynewyear #antiquejewelry #monkeys #diamondsinthelibrary 
2020 was the year I went all in on charms! Something about the crushing uncertainty of it all made me crave tiny talismans to help me channel the traits I knew I needed to make it through. . My tiny switchblade, for strength, determination, and fierceness. My horseshoe 13, for luck and a connection to my family. My gorgeous Knight, a reminder of my favorite books about women who persevere against impossible odds. . These are my #gemgossiptop3 charms of 2020. . #goldcharms #goodluck #spinner #vintagecharms #knight #charms #vintagejewelry #diamondsinthelibrary