History Main / EverythingsSparklyWithJewelry

* ''Bollywood/JodhaaAkbar''. [[http://nowrunning.com/comingsoon/JodhaaAkbar/stills/JodhaaAkbar01.jpg What did you expect?]] [[http://s.chakpak.com/se_images/102069_-1_564_none/jodhaa-akbar-wallpaper.jpg Rajputs love their bling.]]

* In ''Series/{{Merlin|2008}}'' Lady Morgana is usually decked out with elaborate jewelry to denote her wealth and status, in direct contrast with [[{{Foil}} Guinevere]], who usually [[FlowerInHerHair ornates herself with flowers]].

* MagicalAccessory

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* ''Manga/RoseOfVersailles'' not only has MANY {{Gorgeous Period Dress}}es, but also features the ''Diamond Necklace Affair'' mentioned below.

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* Jeremy in ''ComicStrip/{{Zits}}'' is trying to ask a girl advice for what to give his mom for her birthday, and before he can complete his sentences the girl keeps interrupting "Jewelry. Yep, definitely jewelry." On another occasion, he bought his girlfriend Sara one earring with an I.O.U (a very tiny one that fit where the earring would go in the box) for the other one when he can afford it. Sara was nonetheless touched by the gesture.

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--> "I'll glitter and gleam ...
--> Baubles, bangles and beads."

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* {{Franchise/Barbie}} has loads of jewelry, and even has some in the OfficialCosplayGear sets.

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* Appears from time to time in ''Webcomic/TowerOfGod''. At one point, Viole's team has to enter a giant water beast's blow hole to find Jigena's flower, a plant that [[BodyToJewel grows a jewel in it's blossom]]. Yeongsook's wands are [[RingOfPower rings]], giving them a HiddenWeapons bonus. Family crests worn as jewelry also play an important role.

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* ''WebAnimation/DSBTInsaniT'': Portica gets a silver star-shaped hairpin as part of her ClothingSwitch in 'Store Story'.

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* The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Necklace_Affair "Affair of the Necklace"]] was a historical scandal where a con artist named [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_of_Valois-Saint-R%C3%A9my Jeanne de Saint-Remy de Valois]] stole an extremely expensive diamond necklace, and tricked the jeweler into thinking UsefulNotes/MarieAntoinette was buying it. It's featured in lots of media, like the aforementioned ''Manga/RoseOfVersailles'' and the movie ''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Affair_of_the_Necklace The Affair of the Necklace]]'' with Hillary Swank as Jeanne.

A SisterTrope to PrettyInMink, GoldMakesEverythingShiny, HighClassGloves.

* [[Frost AIcePerson]] in ''VideoGame//MortalKombat11'' has gold colored clothing and gold rings on every finger as part of her VillainousMakeover that runs on a GoldAndWhiteAreDivine, in addition to her usual blue, color scheme.

* Several times in ''SexAndTheCity'', the girls have reacted with near orgasmic glee when given fancy jewelry by their beaus. Miranda being the exception, she's the only one who hates grand romantic gestures.
* In ''Series/{{Merlin}}'' Lady Morgana is usually decked out with elaborate jewelry to denote her wealth and status, in direct contrast with [[{{Foil}} Guinevere]], who usually [[FlowerInHerHair ornates herself with flowers]].

-->-- ''GentlemenPreferBlondes''

* In an episode of ''GoldieGoldAndActionJack'', Goldie uses her pearl necklace as an impromptu seal on a magic spirit after the old seal was broken.

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* Even though she's an army nurse serving during UsefulNotes/WorldWarI, Golden Eyes of ''ComicBook/GoldenEyesAndHerHeroBill'' gets to wear some serious bling when she's captured by a German officer who tries to get her to fall in love with him by invoking DistractedByTheLuxury - not only does she get dolled up in looted French evening wear, she's dripping in gemstones & strings of pearls so that she'll look nice for their CaptiveDate. When Golden Eyes is rescued by her boyfriend Bill, she sells "every pretty thing, down to the last glitter and glint of gold and diamond," and [[PetTheDog donates the proceeds to an orphanage]].

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* The song ''Glitter and be Gay'' from ''Theatre/{{Candide}}'' is (almost) all about how much the character loves her flashy wardrobe, especially the jewels.
* In ''Theater/{{Kismet}}'' there's [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od9u3yRoj-0 "Baubles, Bangles and Beads."]]

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* The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Necklace_Affair "Affair of the Necklace"]] was a historical scandal where a con artist named [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_of_Valois-Saint-R%C3%A9my Jeanne de Saint-Remy de Valois]] stole an extremely expensive diamond necklace, and tricked the jeweler into thinking MarieAntoinette was buying it. It's featured in lots of media, like the aforementioned ''Manga/RoseOfVersailles'' and the movie ''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Affair_of_the_Necklace The Affair of the Necklace]]'' with Hillary Swank as Jeanne.

* As the name implies, ''Series/PrincessGwenevereAndTheJewelRiders'' used them for loads of things, from {{MacGuffin}}s to {{Transformation Trinket}}s.

* As the name implies, ''PrincessGwenevereAndTheJewelRiders'' used them for loads of things, from {{MacGuffin}}s to {{Transformation Trinket}}s.

* In the ''HarvestMoon series'', it's often possible to have jewelry crafted from {{orichalcum}}. It has no real use, but makes a good gift.

* The song "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" from the musical version of ''Film/GentlemenPreferBlondes'' (made famous by MarilynMonroe in the film version).
* Some of Satine's {{Pimped Out Dress}}es in ''MoulinRouge'' have "Diamond" in the name by the costume designer -- and the evil Duke offers her a necklace so stunning that even she is [[DistractedByTheLuxury briefly dazzled]].

* The JenniferLopez song "Jenny From the Block" has the line "Don't be fooled by these rocks", although the video and her lifestyle did make the line seem empty.

* Luke "Emperor" Steele of [[Music/{{EmpireoftheSunBand}} Empire of the Sun]] is very fond of gold, having numerous custom pieces made for stage, music videos and, apparently, just swanning about.

* ''Film/DiamondsAreForever'' and its very sparkly, {{Fetish Fuel}}-tacular [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxST-YyICGM title sequence.]]

* The song ''Glitter and be Gay'' from ''{{Candide}}'' is (almost) all about how much the character loves her flashy wardrobe, especially the jewels.

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* Jeremy in ''{{Zits}}'' is trying to ask a girl advice for what to give his mom for her birthday, and before he can complete his sentences the girl keeps interrupting "Jewelry. Yep, definitely jewelry." On another occasion, he bought his girlfriend Sara one earring with an I.O.U (a very tiny one that fit where the earring would go in the box) for the other one when he can afford it. Sara was nonetheless touched by the gesture.

* In ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'', Rarity's dresses are decorated with lots of gems, and gems are a shovel away to get in Equestria. Plus her cutie marks are three diamonds.