Anne Curtis and Chris Tiu look on the bright side

MANILA, Philippines - Actress Anne Curtis attests to the power of dreams, while basketball star Chris Tiu knows why women the world over swoon at the sight of diamonds.

“I did some research on diamonds and I found out where the idea that diamonds are a girl’s best friend comes from,” says Chris.

He knows that a diamond is the hardest known material on earth, making it the gemstone for unconditional love. It is seen in all types of jewelry especially for wedding bands and engagement rings and — Chris adds — “only a diamond can scratch another diamond. It’s amazing.”

Men who buy jewelry for their women are usually clueless, and they turn to their mothers, sisters or girlfriends. But Chris thinks that diamonds can’t be that complicated.

Heart of the matter: A stud pendant set in 18k white gold in heart illusion setting with diamonds from My Diamond’s “Dream” collection, available at Glorietta 4, Resorts World, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, Gateway Mall, Robinsons Place Manila, and Festival Supermall.

“I was told that there’s a local jewelry brand that makes it simple and straightforward for men to buy jewelry. I think that’s great. My Diamond gives a jewelry certificate that describes in clear print the gold and diamonds found in the jewelry. That’s very reassuring.”

My Diamond recently launched its latest jewelry set inspired by Anne Curtis called the “Dream” collection.

The “Dream” collection is a set of magnificent illusion-set pieces by the local jewelry brand known for quality and design.

“Every girl dreams of wearing diamonds which bring out her inner shine,” says Anne. “I reward myself with diamonds because diamonds remind me of how it’s possible to be both tough and beautiful at the same time.”

Pieces from the “Dream” collection are available in all My Diamond stores.

My Diamond stores are at Glorietta 4, Resorts World, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, Gateway Mall, Robinsons Place Manila, and Festival Supermall. My Diamond will soon open stores at Lucky Chinatown as well as at SM Lanang Davao.

For inquiries, call My Diamond at 0917-8452563 from Mondays to Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., or visit www.mydiamond.com.ph.