Jewels

Let's start with a quote

from one of the most important books in my life:

The Picture of Dorian Gray.

Form is absolutely essential to it. 

It should have the dignity of a ceremony, 

as well as its unreality, 

and should combine the insincere character of a romantic play 

with the wit and beauty that make such plays delightful to us. 

Is insincerity such a terrible thing? I think not. 

It is merely a method by which we can multiply our personalities.

I just found a performance

that is a perfect illustration for it :)

Jewels choreographed by Balanchine.

They outfits are based on different jewels:

emeralds (my fav), rubies and diamonds.

It is an abstract ballet

so you can fully concentrate on a form.

Unreal and insincere.

Pompous like a ceremony.

The essence of  pure art.

(part of it here)