Moving, Grooving

Sunday, June 02, 2024

Yesterday, in a nod to our extravagant natures, Susan, a store manager, and I tried on expensive sunglasses. She’s wearing a Versace, and I’m wearing a Gucci. My Guccis didn’t alter the world’s appearance, but having them on was a kick.

I was celebrating because the store officially is transitioning me into a new role. I’ll become a part-time salesperson in Fine Jewelry. The change will follow my background check. All I have known about fine jewelry is that it’s pretty, and I enjoy wearing my own few pieces for special occasions.

I have begun reading books about gemstones which are opening a world of personal adornment to me. The experts speak about deep human desires, for beauty and self-adornment, a love of brilliant colors, and the thrill of seeing sparkling white light from a diamond—in other words, there’s a world of motivations for buying and owning gems.

It’s been so since time immemorial, but like everything else, increased scientific knowledge and technological advances have altered the buying and selling of gemstones. For eons, those processes were based on assessments at eye and gut levels. Modern technology has brought accuracy to identifying and assessing gems.

On a personal note, this new position will give me more knowledge about the retail world and teach me new, specific sales skills.

Dear Friends: My wish to work and learn that began two years ago gets more interesting. Diana