It is wrong to wear diamonds before luncheon, except on one… - Judith Martin

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It is wrong to wear diamonds before luncheon, except on one’s marriage rings. Before, after, and during breakfast, luncheon and dinner, it is vulgar to wear a mixture of colored precious stones. It is always a comfort to know that so many things one can’t afford to do anyway are vulgar.

Judith Martin

Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior · April 17, 2005 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Judith Martin (September 13, 1938 - ) American advice columnist (under the pseudonym "Miss Manners")

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