Have you ever seen a red diamond ? Probably not. They are said to be the rarest and most expensive gemstone in the world. The Moussaieff Red Diamond was reportedly discovered by a Brazilian farmer about fifteen years ago. The rough stone was around eleven carats. It was transformed into a gorgeous red diamond weighing 5.11 carats. The cut is spectacular and known as a trilliant cut.

Apparently this diamond made a visit to the Smithsonian in 2003. I was there somewhere in that time period, but I’m sure if I’d seen it, I would not have forgotten it.

I wonder what that humble farmer thought of the red, rough diamond when he spotted it on his property? And more to the point, was he paid well for it? I may look into that sometime!

I have decided to change my look this year. For the past year I’ve worn a small diamond stud earring in one ear. I thought it was classy, but I’ve changed my mind. Who wants to be conservative in their adornments these days?

Men tend to be nervous about this sort of thing, but long ago I learned to follow my own drum beat. I spent enough time trying to fit in.

Just for a laugh, I think I’ll try a dangle earring. One that says something about me. I’m an avid gardener; maybe a butterfly? Too feminine? Well, a ladybug earring might be just the ticket. Don’t laugh! I’m going to San Francisco next month and there you can get away with wearing almost anything..