Your Tears are Diamonds
Your Tears Are Diamonds is a hauntingly beautiful essay that redefines femininity through the lens of pressure, poise, and grief. In a world obsessed with appearances—where the right silk slip and sapphire drop earrings can speak louder than a woman’s own voice—the article dares to ask: what if the most valuable thing about us isn’t what we wear, but what we’ve survived?
Blending high jewelry references with emotional rawness, this piece draws a parallel between the formation of diamonds and the forging of the female spirit. From Bulgari vault pieces to late-night breakdowns in silk robes, it reminds us that the most breathtaking beauty often comes from what’s been buried, not displayed.
Rather than glamorizing strength as perfection, the piece elevates vulnerability as its own kind of luxury. Every teardrop is seen as a gem—an uncut truth, a sacred preview of the divine hidden beneath mascara and expectations. This article calls for a new kind of adornment: not just the brilliance of white gold and carats, but the afterglow of healing.
Written by Sarah Elle, Editor in Chief of PROSE CLUB
Share your Diamond Moments with Prose!
What’s something you’ve survived that shaped you? A moment that changed you quietly, like pressure forming a gem? Share your story below—your tears might be someone else’s reminder they’re not alone.
xx,
Sarah Elle, Editor-in-Chief
