These 7 Songs About Diamonds Make the Sparkliest (and Catchiest) Playlist

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about diamonds themselves fit these criteria—which makes sense. After all, if you’re going to name a song after one of the world’s most beloved gems, you better make sure it really sparkles.The seven tracks below do just that.“We’re beautiful, like diamonds in the sky,” Rihanna wails on this beloved 2012 track, which topped the charts worldwide and turned listeners on to a then-still relatively unknown Sia (one of the song’s co-writers).

With luxurious-sounding production and some of Riri’s fullest vocals to date, “Diamonds” absolutely lives up to its title.Though originally performed by Carol Channing in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes the musical, this tune reached the stratosphere thanks to Monroe’s version from the show’s movie adaptation.

Her flirtatious lyrical delivery and iconic look from the film (that pink dress!) have helped make “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” a cultural touchstone for multiple generations.

Madonna famously paid homage to it in her . Thirty-five years later, Kylie Jenner was styled as . Like the gemstone itself, this song will last forever.Charli fans need to add this eccentric, glitchy track to their playlists.