They say real minimalists don’t wear jewellery, and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy might be a true example of that.
truth is, glamorous engagement rings are surely not for everyone but also it doesn’t define your wealth or status anymore. Style transcends wealth.
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the 90s chic minimalist, with her alluring persona defined her signature to the world of fashion. Bessette wasn’t seen often with fascinating jewellery for some reason. Maybe the loudest piece of jewellery she owned was the sapphire and diamond eternity band as her engagement ring.
The original version of this beautiful piece is generally believed to be a gift from Maurice Tempelsman, Jackie’s final life partner. Jackie Kennedy used to call this ring, the swimming ring since it allowed her to take a dip in the water.
Bassette was not the woman to be blown away by the status nor the wealth. She always kept her own beliefs in terms of her styling choices and these kind of personalities are what we are missing in the society of today. Dostoevsky believed that “Beauty will save the world.” but nowadays the definition of beauty is very much undefined. simplicity on the other hand will save the world, looking at the current state of the world.
icons like Carolyn Bessette are the people that young women and potentially men, have to look up to. To learn where is the glamour in the simplicity of life. From the coat you put on to the watch and the jewellery you wear everyday. Perhaps a simple band or a pair of stud diamond earring is all we need to get our hands on, and nothing more. In a world full of old money wannabes be a Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
