"
Diamonds and Pearls" is the
title track to
Prince and
The New Power Generation's 1991 hit
album. The song is an upbeat ballad, given a
rock edge with
guitar and heavy
drumming. The song also features the vocals of NPG member
Rosie Gaines. The ballad is an expression of love and not lust, as is the theme on some of the other singles from the album. The song was a top 10 hit, reaching #3 in the U.S. and the top spot on the R&B charts. The infamous pearls in the music video come from Connie Parente, a Los Angeles jewelry collector and designer.