sparkle

The nights are drawing in, the tans are fading and we all need a bit of sparkle in our lives as we head into autumn.

And the wedding itself was a glittering affair, with Noel Coward and Douglas Fairbanks Jr adding Hollywood sparkle and Queen Elizabeth II leading a procession of the royal families of Europe.

Jewellery journalist Rachael Taylor said the softer sparkle on the stone was likely because it was an antique cut by hand rather than by machine.

In an attention-deficit economy where standing out is half the battle, the posts sparkle with unapologetic swagger.

“She was one of the brightest. There’s a new star in the sky tonight. I see you Anne. With all your sparkle, looking down.”