Savvy Shopping - What to Wear to the Inaugural Ball

Unfortunately I wasn't invited to the Inaugural Ball...

But If I had been, this is what I would wear.

Exquisite Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Suite from Beladora.com $44,550

There are, as we say, major goods in this piece.

Here are the details

Look like royalty in this stately suite of diamond, ruby and sapphire estate jewelry, consisting of a necklace, bracelet and drop earrings. Each piece features raspberry ruby cabochons and deep sky blue sapphire cabochons, bezel set in high polish yellow gold and linked by double leaves formed from pave diamond encrusted yellow gold. The necklace measures approximately 15 inches long, the bracelet 7 inches in length, and both are joined by hidden clasps. The drop earrings measure about 2 inches with clip backs. This is truly a spectacular suite of estate sapphire jewelry.

Metal: 18K Yellow Gold

Diamond Weight:

Total Diamond Necklace: 10.00 carats F-G/VVS-VS

Bracelet: 3.70 carats F-G/VVS-VS

Earrings: 2.30 carats F-G/VVS-VS

Total Gemstone Weight:

Necklace: Ruby = 24.00 carats, Sapphire = 26.60 carats

Bracelet: Ruby = 7.70 carats, Sapphire = 8.00 carats

Earrings: Ruby = 4.00 carats, Sapphire = 9.20 carats

Design Period: Contemporary

Circa: 1995

So what kind of gown do you wear with such mega jewelry?
Something simple yet elegant...and inexpensive like this strapless satin gown in sapphire.
I particularly like the color scheme to commemorate the beginning of a Blue Administration
Don't you?

Nordstrom Satin Gown in Sapphire on Sale $98.00

Check out this WWD article on designer's choices for Michelle Obama