Jewel of the day: Jacob and Co. Diamond Mesh Glove

Pieces like this diamond mesh glove by Jacob and Co. beg the question of jewellery’s purpose as adornment. Does this cross the line to pure showmanship and does that make it superfluous, or does an item like this have a necessary place (on red carpets and galas and as a part of extraordinary activities)?

Made with 18k white gold mesh, the glove is set with 17.88cts round cut diamonds (a total of 389 stones),

Michael Jackson had his sequinned glove, Lady Gaga has her over the top sense of accessorizing, and I’m sure this glove has also found a home with more than one buyer.