It seemed like Jessica Simpson might be having a really tough time after Tony Romo dumped her a few weeks ago. All of the unnamed sources swarmed to the tabloids to tell all about how mopey and depressed Jessica was, and how her family was “worried” about how she was taking the breakup. But with each new revelation as to how douchey Tony Romo is, including stories about how he left her in an IHOP parking lot, and how he put up a big ALL CAPS sign banning Jessica from his property, Jessica has come out looking better. Not just “better” as in her media coverage has gotten a little bit better, but I tend to think Jessica has been looking better too. She looks healthy and relaxed. Maybe she’s not the sad sack I think of her as.

So after a few public outings last week, Jessica decided to put in a half-hour appearance at a “listening party” for a new artist her dad just signed. The party was held at the home of jeweler Pascal Mouawad, the Lebanese jeweler to the stars, and a big fan of blondes. As a token of affection… or perhaps as just a “get well” gift, Mouawad gave Jessica a $10,000 ring and several other pieces, free of charge. Damn. I wish people would just throw free jewelry at me!

Jessica Simpson made another post-split public appearance Monday, attending a listening party for singer An Ya, who has signed on to her dad’s Papa Joe Records label.

Joined by her mother Tina, Jessica, 29, arrived at the West Hollywood home of famed jeweler Pascal Mouawad around 8:30 p.m. and headed straight upstairs, where she stayed for about 30 minutes. She posed for a few photos and was given thousands of dollars of free jewelry, including a $10,000 ring.

When asked by Usmagazine.com how she was doing, she replied, “Good.”

Simpson looked tan and fit as she worked the room in a sparkly black dress and lots of jewelry.

She also appeared in better spirits, laughing as she made her way down the stairs. She greeted Lane Garrison before heading to dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel. (Joe Simpson was Garrison’s former youth pastor in Texas.)

After the bash, Jessica Tweeted: “Just left my dad’s new artist An-Ya’s single release celebration with my family. Good luck sweetheart! You are a doll.”

Lindsay Lohan was also in attendance with an entourage of girls, but no Sam Ronson.

[From US Weekly]

Lindsay Lohan probably didn’t get any free jewelry. She probably got a free piece of bread, and was told to move along. If you want to see some of the jewelry pieces Jessica got for free, check out the Mouawad website. Jeez, I could spend hours looking at jewelry. Some of the pieces are just gorgeous – he doesn’t just do big honkin’ jewels, he has some delicate pendants and simple rings and stuff. Very pretty. Jessica is a lucky girl – maybe she and this Mouawad guy will end up dating? I can’t find info on whether he’s married or anything, but I’d say a good word of advice to any woman is: “Date a jeweler.”

Here’s Jessica and her dog Daisy on June 26th. Images thanks to BauerGriffinOnline.