I remember Cleopatra, femme fatale who has been immortalized on the silver screen many times, but the most memorable portrayal was that by Hollywood legend, Elizabeth Taylor, where she swathed in draped gowns and accessorized in gold and precious gems. Grace Kelly, the modern Cinderella, with her pearl jewels. Marie Antoinette who has inspired the jewelry designs of Chanel, Lanero, Bulgari, and Cartier.

Oh, well, jewelry can represent a woman with unabashed sensuality and luxury.