From Switzerland comes news that a Hong Kong tycoon who bought a flawless blue diamond for a record $9.5 million has now named it the “Star of Josephine.”
I’m not sure why this is important. Naming jewelry is no big deal. For years, my wife has been naming the tokens of affection I’ve given her on romantic occasions.
It started with her engagement ring, an admittedly very modest ruby which she christened the Dinky Pinky.
Soon, the Dinkster was joined by a diamond named Mr. Chips, followed by a pearl she calls, well, Poor Pitiful Pearl.
These adornments now share space in her jewelry box alongside El Shrimpo, Mr. Measly and Li’l Sapphire. Last Christmas, they were joined by Pretty Boy Flawed. So take that, Josephine!
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Model displays the diamond during an auction preview in Geneva May 6, 2009. It was found in 2008 and weighs 7.03 carats. The buyer will have the honor of naming the diamond as the first owner of the stone. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
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Are you sure El Shrimpo is a piece of jewelry?
- Posted by TimWOW! The diamond may be flawless, but the model’s skin? YIKES! Somebody buy her some Biore!
- Posted by AllThatJazzNotice how all the jewelry names have some reference to their small size. Is this common for your family jewels?
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