Important milestones were celebrated with diamond jewels as a lasting memory of happy moments. A cherished token of love and friendship, they symbolized an engagement, marriage, birth, accomplishment and anniversaries. Hollywood contributed to and enriched the romance of luxurious diamonds for the entire world to see. Think of Elizabeth Taylor and we immediately picture her breathtaking diamonds. Audrey Hepburn's glamorous role in Breakfast at Tiffany's, Marilyn Monroe's famous Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend and the James Bond thriller Diamonds are Forever all helped solidify the gem as the mark of success, intrigue and love. For many years the setting of choice for diamonds has been gold. More recently platinum has become cherished for this most romantic gem of all gems, reflected in part by the tastes of Hollywoods' leading ladies. NEXT PAGE | Women and Jewellery 1, 2, 3, 4