Diamonds have always been synonymous with the world of music and entertainment, signalling style, wealth, and extravagance.
Unlike some things that fade, the lasting power of the precious rock saw them feature in a big way in 2024 – and it doesn’t look like ending.
Hip hop artists and rappers in particular have never been shy of flashing their bling, and in the past 12 months there have been some huge hits based on the age-old premise of success bringing material gains.
Source: Unsplash
American rapper Gucci Mane offered one of them. His collaboration with Pooh Shiesty & Rubi Rose on ‘Diamonds’ blended trap beats with lyrics that highlight his affinity for luxury.
However, the rappers don’t own the market, as pop singer Tori Kelly also released her own ‘Diamonds’ track, showcasing the R&B influences that have helped her reach success.
Even ageing rockers The Rolling Stones were in on it, embarking on the “Hackney Diamonds” tour across the USA in 2024, which promoted their 2023 album of the same name.
Casinos are another area where diamonds go hand in hand with success, and the sparkling imagery is guaranteed to catch the attention of players.
That’s why Super Diamond Deluxe Slot made such a big impression on gamers in 2024. It didn’t need complicated bonuses or narratives. The draw of the striking diamonds was enough to get people spinning the reels.
Diamonds have been an integral part of fashion for decades, and the biggest celebrities still turn heads when they’re adorned with jewellery on red carpets and runways.
Source: Pexels
The sought-after gemstones featured prominently at the biggest events, including New York Fashion Week, where Rihanna was one of the notable stars draped in jewels.
Sporting rose-cut diamond earrings and two diamond rings rumoured to be worth $640,000, the Barbadian singer dazzled literally and figuratively as she headed into the Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards to present an award.
Canadian actress Taylor Russell was another celeb who made a statement at the Venice Film Festival with her choice of adornments.
Showing up for the premiere of ‘Maria’, Russell wore a Tiffany & Co. necklace with an 11-carat stone as its focal point. But that wasn’t the biggest topic of conversation – she wore it backwards, with the diamond centrepiece falling down between her shoulders in a unique stylistic choice.
While it seems they’ll never go out of style, looking ahead to 2025 and further in the future, the rising use of lab-grown diamonds could be the key to keeping them in tune with both celebrities and the general public ethically.
With a much smaller impact environmentally, an increasingly attuned population can continue to shine without having to worry about whether their fashion choices are having a negative impact.
So, with music, fashion, gaming, and more still holding the precious stones in high esteem, it really does seem like diamonds are forever.
