Paulina Gretzky is now 21 and looks very much like her mother, Janet Jones Gretzsky, yet different with a touch of her father.

I’ve loved amethysts and in particular amethyst rings, ever since I was a little girl and my grandmother brought me back an enormous multi-carat deep purple rock from her exoctic far eastern travels.

Chunky chains and necklaces created with large open links were hot in 2009 and the look will continue to be popular in 2010.

Remember the sixties? Peace, love and scarab beetle pendants. Maybe not, but if you missed out then, you have a second chance now. And if you do remember, this wonderful sterling silver scarab beetle pendant is a lovely bit of nostalgia.

“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” That is one statement to live by, especially when coming from the legendary Coco Chanel.

I happen to love Susan Sarandon but I know she has a polarizing effect. You can sort rooms of people as either ‘pro’ or ‘con’. And it would probably track pretty much along with red and blue. Ms. Saradon is nothing if not political. She is active on many fronts, works for several causes, and [...]

For such public figures, it is surprisingly hard to find real information on the relationship between this pair.

Clearly, garnets have more to offer than just beauty. And Delamina has the perfect ring, earrings and pendant that can be the first additions to your jewelry box for 2010.

I have a weakness for two things: bad boys and great boots. It seems I can never get enough. But it was only recently that I realized the frightening similarities between the two. It’s actually hard to describe a bad boy and not think of a great boot. And vice versa.

In 2009, Delamina hosted a contest looking for new ideas for our ‘Because’ ad campaign. It lasted over 6 months, with monthly entries selected for the final judging. And we were very impressed with the entries - all of them.

As 2009 draws to a close, I look back on the year and think of all the hours I have ’spent’ with my Delamina women. Many evenings after long days at work, and many weekends indoors, spent at my computer, seeking out women that I wanted to celebrate. Driven to find them, wanting to know [...]

Fireworks blazing. Colorful confetti and balloons falling from the ceiling. Glasses clinking, lips kissing. I’ve been fantasizing about my New Year’s dress for months. I know it’s out there. I know it’s silver.

If the search for that dazzling Prince Charming has been more than disappointing, and your Fairy Godmother has yet to wave her magic wand, you can finally stop waiting in anticipation. Today, more than ever, women are buying their own diamonds in the form of the right hand ring.

Okay, I know I’m cynical, but I just can’t stomach the “Women of the world, raise your right hand” malarkey. For one thing - how many cultures ‘of the world’ wear the wedding ring on the right hand? For another - why the heck do we need a group of ad-men to tell us to buy ourselves diamonds? Hey mister - I don’t need YOUR permission!

All through middle and high school, Donna Summer was my favorite singer. I even twisted my ankle dancing to “Last Dance” in my Candies… for those of you who weren’t born yet, they were the first high heels slides made especially to be worn with jeans.

It’s hard to believe, but the same thing that consumes me with excitement leaves many people trembling in fear: Dressing for parties.

If you’re celebrating a birthday this month, or if you have a passion for the color blue, Delamina has a fabulous selection of December birthstone jewelry. The modern December birthstones include turquoise, blue topaz and tanzanite – fabulous stones, fabulous pieces, designed by some of the world’s most celebrated designers.

It’s that time of year again. The time when we dress up and either have too many cocktails among friends, or too few among colleagues. Or wait, maybe it always ends up being the opposite?

Cuff bracelets are a current trend, as well as a fashion staple, and a great way to make a bold statement with your wrists. And whether you want something intricately feminine or fiercely modern, Delamina has a variety to choose from.

During the Reagan years, I was in high school and college. I remember hearing about the Patti-Nancy estrangement and frankly, thought it was useless drama. I just wished they would both grow up and move on!

With intricate 18k yellow gold webbing capturing a glistening faceted citrine gemstone, accented with a chrome diopside cabochon, and surrounded by a gently woven sterling silver frame, this captivating pendant necklace is the perfect way to get some added sunshine in your life.

My idea of great chick flicks are “Groundhog Day”, “Three Weddings and a Funeral”, and “Green Card”, all of which star Andie MacDowell (known to her family as Rosalie Anderson MacDowell). These films are easy to watch in your pajamas: high on relationship and low on drama… a great break from life.

If there is one thing I love in the magical world of fashion it’s that everything old can instantly become new again. And this season, the high glamour of the 1940s has been brought back to life.

November brings the lovely topaz as this month’s birthstone. Topaz is a gem that is said to bring mental clarity, confidence, personal power and stamina. Sounds like a powerful stone. And, Delamina has plenty of fabulous choices for you.

It has not been easy for Alexa Ray Joel to grow up. Shy by nature, it must have been exceedingly difficult and painful to go through her own parents divorce from each other and then the subsequent divorces of her parents from their new spouses.

In the end, handbag styles and self-improvement conquests may come and go, but my 5-zippered hobo bag is here to stay.

California native, David Heston, is known for creating jewelry with a bold and contemporary look, catered to both men and women.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver spent her life lending her voice to those who were unheard. Maria Shriver, the current First Lady of California, is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author and mother of four. When a mother takes the time, energy and passion to mentor her daughter, she leaves the world her most powerful legacy.

An exquisitely crafted cuff bracelet can be a distinct statement jewelry piece. And it has recently become a trend, found resting on the wrist of so many people.

This sterling silver bracelet accented with pave set round brilliant cut diamonds has just the right amount of sparkle with a modern edge. You can stack this boldly linked bracelet with a few cuffs, a statement watch, or wear it alone. Just make sure to roll up your sleeves.

Good news! For once we can discuss military without having to take sides in a heated debate, because this fall military has surged onto the fashion runways as one of the hottest trends. Now find your perfect military coat and spend an evening as the sexiest admiral in the fashion navy!

Now the duo of negative reality have taken to the small screen with Whatever, Martha! All those things we’ve wanted to say about Martha… well Alexis and Jennifer are saying them with Alexis’ up close and personal commentary. Right alongside the Martha Stewart Show on FLN.

Barry Kronen Designs creates modern yet vintage looking pieces that are definitely worth craving. Maybe now is the time to add something sparkly to your own jewelry box. These elegant 18kt white gold chandelier earrings are dripping with cultured pearls and .32ctw round brilliant cut diamonds.

With a passion for quality workmanship and elegant design, and a constant desire to reinvent his jewelry collections, Barry Kronen Designs showcases glorious gems, glittering diamonds and gleaming high karat metals in styles that are both classic and trendy. Something for every Delamina woman.

To create a more glamorous look, find a vest made of black sequins. You can pair this with a crisp white button up shirt, a shiny leather mini skirt, and a pair of black bootie heels - and you’ll be ready for a fashion forward evening of fun. What other wardrobe accessory can transform your look into rock star chic, bohemian hippy or preppy schoolgirl with just one simple step? A perfect addition to almost any outfit – adding that extra definition and style that will make it all come together with effortless sophistication.

Aerin Lauder is a chip off the grandmother block. Estée Lauder always wore classic and elegant styles from Givenchy and Ungaro, Aerin’s staples are Tracy Feith and Chloe, Calvin Klein, YSL and Gucci, a collection of Manalo shoes and her grandmother’s vintage Hermes Birkin bag.

When Salvatore Ferragamo died of cancer in 1960, he left behind an Italian widow who had never worked a day in her life, and six children, aged 18 to two years old. Because Salvatore believed strongly that women should have equal access to business, he had brought his oldest child, Fiamma in to learn the family business.

Now that you know brooches are back and better than ever, it’s time to find your very own. Searching for the perfect brooch could take some time, but luckily, Delamina designers are offering several beauties to choose from on the web site.

Trench coats. They’re the one thing that can protect you from wind chill and rain while somehow making your sultry cocktail dress even sexier.

While living in Europe I was left with no choice but to pack only one Little Black Dress. Just thinking about four months with only one LBD filled me with anxiety. But little did I know, that single Little Black Dress was more than enough.

Betty Ford was a First Lady in her own class. Presidents have libraries with their names attached for their legacy. Betty Ford has a drug and alcohol treatment facility tying her name with the legacy of survivor. Betty Ford was only in the White House for a short time and yet, during her tenure, changed the role of the First Lady forever.

A few weeks ago, I mentioned to a friend that there should be a guide for wearing cowboy boots. His response: “Is there ever a time you should wear cowboy boots?”
I paused for a moment, picturing my outfit from the previous weekend – a short, tight, strapless white dress, a wide tan belt and … [...]

When I was a little girl, my friend Anne and I used to bicker over which one of us got to wear her sister’s wedding dress when we played dress up! Being the only sister of all boys had its distinct advantages, but a closet to play in was not one of them!
With Vera Wang [...]

Unlike Mariska, I can’t see Jayne pulling off an acting role of a competent and streetwise police officer. Or Mariska upstaging Jayne Mansfield in a bikini that conveniently falls off at strategic moments when a camera was watching.

Like it or not, the ‘80s are back in a big way. Splattered all over the fall runways were neon brights, shoulder pads, skintight mini-dresses, and some glitz- and glamour-oozing styles that, considering these lean times, were quite a surprise to see.

Often considered the “oldest type of jewelry,” you may have thought brooches were a prehistoric accessory, something that was only worn by ancient royalty – and you may have been right – until now. This season brooches are making a comeback.

Fortunately, Surita discovered her passion in jewelry design; she launched her jewelry design company, which is named Enamorata, in 2001. Surita designs and creates her jewelry in her Half Moon Bay, California studio, where she also paints.

The final touch? An amazing, exquisitely handcrafted Enamorata antique 21k gold temple coin pendant, suspended from glistening faceted citrine beads, accented with 18K gold accent beads and an 18k gold toggle clasp. The perfect outfit for lunch at a Paris café, a day at the races or a (slightly) casual date.

September is the month to celebrate sapphires and these earrings are definitely worthy of celebration.

Clare Ullman was a fashion consultant in San Francisco for over 10 years before discovering that her true passion was creating jewelry for women. She now creates her award-winning jewelry designs in Berkeley, California.
She describes her jewelry in one word: eclectic. “My designs mix gemstones and pearls in a way that reflects my eclectic sensibilities [...]

Two years ago, I never thought I would say this – at that point I had just left the northern tip of France after living there for four months. And, in over 120 days, I think it was sunny for five of them – but here I am, back in love with the one thing I swore I wanted to ceremoniously burn upon my homecoming.

Can you imagine a game of Dress up with Demi Moore and daughters, Rumer, Scout and Talullah? All those amazing necklaces and elegant Little Black Dresses from Zac Posen, Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci?

Legend says that if a sapphire is worn by an evil person the stone will get angry and refuse to shine – if that doesn’t give you enough incentive to be a better person, these next few sapphire pieces will.

If you ask me, Catwoman was the girl to make leather a sexy trend. The sassy feline burglar known for carrying a whip and getting away with high stakes theft - all while holding the key to Batman’s heart - was the reason for my first leather jacket when I was 15 years old.

I thought I’d try something new and look at a grandmother-mother-daughter. There is such great irony in the similarities of their circumstances and yet, the world has changed completely. What used to be a complete scandal is now passe and much more than in the past, women are celebrated for being smart and beautiful.

While Joan had a steep climb to the top, Melissa was born into closet heaven! Her mother’s closet is every girl’s dream come true.

We already know that pearls never go out of style – but these unusual and unique Keshi pearls give us even more reason to have a strand of our very own.

Founded by Lisa Ruskin and Michael Pitkow, Talisman Unlimited began in the spring of 1988. Michael and Lisa are not only business partners; they are also husband and wife.

Proof that function can be fashionable – exposed zippers are showing up on everything from purses to shoes, jewelry and more.

The August birthstone is peridot, a vibrant green gem that is found in shades that vary from lime green with a touch of yellow to a deep olive green.

Isn’t it ironic that with all of the memorable roles that Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis have played over their lifetimes, the ones that have forever etched them into our memories were their horror roles– Janet Leigh in the Psycho shower scene and Jamie Lee Curtis as the Halloween survivor?

With all your curves or lack thereof, with your laugh lines and hard-won wisdom, you truly are beautiful. In your quest for youth—and believe me, I’m right there with ya—don’t let go of the woman you have become.

August’s lucky babies can claim the beautiful and unusual peridot as their birthstone. Folklore has held that the stone will bring success, good luck and peace.

My first pair of heels came from a grocery store – I was 2 years old and those pink plastic sparkly heels were all I ever wanted. I begged, I pleaded, let’s be honest, I even cried. My mom finally caved and I wore them home.

Some would say that Blythe Danner made the ultimate sacrifice. I prefer to think that she made the choice that worked for her and never looked back for a second.

When was the last time you bought yourself a nice big, beautiful ring? A statement ring that will sparkle with every outfit at every time of day.

I remember well those awkward teenage years. I was not an adult and not really a child either. It was bad enough in the anonymity of a small town. I cannot even imagine going through it as the daughter of the President.

Sometimes I wonder where these trends come from … the excessively padded shoulders, polyester bellbottoms (or just polyester itself), huge scrunchies, acid wash jeans … but recently, I’ve wondered who to blame for black nail polish.

Think of your favorite aunt - the one that you visit and never want to leave, the one who feels like a lifetime friend.

Top level diplomats had nothing on Laura Bush as she juggled her role of First Lady and mother to the party girls, Jenna and Barbara.

Seeking inspiration, and having a father in the jewelry industry, William Schraft found that jewelry design satisfied all of his creative desires and individuality.

The best way to dress up your wrist this summer is with a dramatically glittering cuff bracelet.William Schraft does it best with this sterling silver and 18k gold cuff bracelet, bezel set with one faceted cushion icy green amethyst surrounded by gold filigree.

There is absolutely no question that Ivana and Ivanka select their own jewelry. While they certainly gained a head start with the last name, their combination of intelligence, beauty and sound business judgment is what has made them a staying power in the world of all things glamorous.

Summer is officially here, and that means warm days at the beach, and nights spent sipping mojitos on the patio. As if that weren’t enough excitement, July also means summer fashion.

Since summer fashion is heating up with bold and bright colors – especially yellow - shouldn’t your jewelry do the same?

When you think of pearls, chances are at least one of the following adjectives will come to mind—prim, proper, traditional, reserved. For whatever reason—perhaps it’s the June Cleaver effect—pearls have developed a reputation as the go-to accessory for occasions where a woman wants to look modest, respectful, and polite.

July brings hot heat and a fiery red gemstone – the precious ruby. Named the gemstone of the Sun, these sweltering red stones are a reminder of the warm, carefree months of summer.

The gem of desire, courage, passion and emotion – the ruby, considered a “precious” gemstone, has been coveted for centuries as Max Bauer wrote in 1894, “A clear, transparent, and faultless ruby of a uniform red color is at the present time the most valuable precious stone known.”

When I think of great and enduring yet unconventional love between a mother and daughter, I think of Marcheline Bertrand and her daughter, Angelina Jolie.

Have you ever owned a piece of jewelry that you wished you could wear everyday? When contemplating an important jewelry purchase, you should pick something that you love and that can be worn on several occasions with many different outfits.

I have a weakness for engagement rings. And by weakness, I mean that it’s not physically possible for me to walk by a jewelry store window without screeching to a halt when I see them on display, so I guess I’m putting it a bit mildly.

What’s it like to be a princess? When you are Her Serene Highness Princess Caroline Louise Margaret of Monaco and your mother is Grace Kelly, it means…

Lizzie Jagger, the firstborn of Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger, made her first runway appearance in 1998 alongside her mother at the young age of 11. At the time, many wondered if she would match her mother’s achievements or build her own legacy.

Based in San Francisco, designer Vicente Agor is known for his handcrafted pieces made from 18-karat gold and sterling silver. Inspired by the art, architecture, and cultures he encounters while traveling around the world, his designs are simultaneously luxurious and understated—perfect for the modern woman.

Cool cars. Driven while intoxicated. Beautiful clothes. Porn videos. Exotic vacations. Paparazzi fodder. Darling little dog. Paris is the ultimate “Barbie on the Dark Side.” Whatever you think of her, you have to admire her way to take the bad publicity and turn it into cold hard cash.

I am a separatist. Well, sartorially speaking. I’m a passionate shopper who splurges on a must-have “piece”—like a YSL high-waist bow-tied purple skirt—and then spends who knows how many seasons deciphering what the hell goes with it

This elegant line, exquisitely crafted in 18k gold, includes dangling earrings, a wonderful ring, two different pendant tree necklaces, and an etched gold pendant choker– truly something for everyone. Each graceful piece is destined to become a treasured piece of art - a glorious symbol of time-without-end.

One of my most enduring childhood memories was watching Judy Garland playing the role of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. She truly made me believe that “Somewhere over the Rainbow, the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true.” It makes my heart hurt to think how much she sacrificed physically and emotionally to portray Dorothy.

The pink ribbon is an icon we all recognize and immediately understand. It comes in all shapes and sizes, in plastic and metals, in various shades and textures. We wear it proudly to show our support in fighting an invisible enemy that impacts our friends, mothers and daughters.

I bet Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson still play dress up. And borrow clothes from each other. Talk about two kindred free spirits!

A couple of weeks ago, the Osbournes returned to reality television in Osbournes:Reloaded. We just can’t get enough of the dysfunction of Sharon and Kelly, wife and daughter of rocker Ozzy Osbourne. It’s like watching a car crash…We just can’t turn away.

I wonder if Caroline Kennedy ever played dress up as a child. Just picture it. Van Cleef & Arpels and Faberge jewelry. Chanel suits. The oversized sunglasses. Beth Levine shoes. There must have closets full of treasure!

Not long ago, if someone called you a bike-riding, water-conserving, recycling-crazed tree hugger, they probably didn’t mean it as a compliment. But oh, how things have changed. Upon hearing that today, your reply would likely be, “Yes I am, and thanks!”

With eco fashion, going green has never looked or felt so good. It’s time to get creative. When shopping for your next outfit, remember - old is now the new new.

Planet love is sophisticated and smart, however, some green technologies - like keeping worm bins in your house for composting - are not exactly sexy. But here’s something that is – organic jewelry.

Linda was many years ahead of her time in her advocacy for animals. While many aspects of her iconic legacy are tied to others, her role as an animal rights advocate was truly her own. And that role is the legacy that lives on through Stella.

Can you imagine playing dress up with Mom as she got ready for her night out with Dad on January 21, 2009 if your names are Sasha and Malia Obama?

In all seriousness, maybe shoehorning your adorable pet into a two-piece designer jogging suit and carrying him around while you run errands, isn’t exactly what little Sparky had in mind?

And this spring, there are many shoe styles to choose from. There is only one thing they all have in common - ladies, this season you will need to get over your fear of heights because platforms are here in full force.

This 14k white gold ring, with nearly a full carat of diamonds, is a one-of-a-kind, 1950’s vintage classic. With a variance of prong and channel set diamonds, your finger will glisten from side to side. And this ring is as stylish today as it was over 50 years ago, with one exception – now it’s an even better investment.
S.H. Silver Company, with an eye for exquisite estate and vintage fine jewelry pieces, is one of America’s foremost jewelry houses. The company sells prestigious one-of-a-kind classic pieces like this, as well as their own custom creations.

The beauty of pendant jewelry is that you can create your own combinations, and they will all work together. And there are endless unique pendant creations to choose from; there is definitely one for every outfit. And each combination can make the same old outfit new again.

The Beverley K collection is a line of handcrafted jewelry, available in 18k gold and platinum, with pieces that are adorned with fancy engravings, hand filigree, shimmering diamonds and strikingly colorful gemstones. The collection includes handcrafted bridal rings, all with their own exquisitely feminine touch, and each band showcasing “delicate vine-like curls to form a fancy bridal bed.”

Be careful, though, because it’s a riot out there. When reaching for bracelets, platforms and earrings galore, consider this: Too much color can make you look like a fruit basket. Opt instead for neutral accessories like pearls and sculptural metals. Wood bangles and beads are ideal for that Vuitton safari vibe, while black and white geometric baubles make for perfect Warholian pop. Do go ahead and pile it on. This spring, glamour is in living color.

Thirty-three carats of London blue topaz are showcased in Enamorata’s 18-karat gold and diamond earrings, which boast the richest topaz blue I’ve ever seen. Considering the hefty carat weight, the $1800 price is decidedly reasonable. If, however, a four-digit tag still induces a case of sticker shock, the company offers an equally beautiful pair of 7.5-carat London blue topaz hoop earrings for a third of the price.

Then, “You can be anything you want to be. Lawyer, doctor, rocket scientist.” As we got a little bit older and we idolized you a little less, we started to concentrate on how to make your clothes, how to take you apart and put you back together. We played with you and your friends, emulated relationships with you and Ken. We watched you go off to work and make your way in the world, with your convertibles and your houses. We engulfed you in a society in which women and men were free to relate to each other as human beings of dignity and worth. Free Love Barbie.

As Barbie is a busy supermodel on the go in a long running, on again, off again relationship, her days are varied from active to very formal. When she was first introduced fifty years ago today, she was wearing the famous black and white bathing suit. She often paired that bathing suit with simple hoop earrings.

Here are the five must-haves for this season. This spring, add bunches of bangles, a yellow belt, wedge heels, an oversized bag and pendants to your wardrobe.

The coming days of spring are calling you to do something special for yourself. It’s time to spring forward with this beautiful 18k yellow gold and sterling silver ring with sparkling floral-tinted stones. This silver ring is adorned with solid 18k gold filigree, which makes it even more enticing.

The variety of colors and graceful shapes found with these unique, softly multi-colored pearls guarantees that no woman will ever have your exact necklace and bracelet. These gleaming beauties are sure to draw attention with every ensemble, and in any room. Worn alone or layered with other necklaces and pendants, freshwater pearls are the go-to accessories for any age, or lifestyle.

And who better to emulate than the lady that has grown from total wild child to become the definition of grace on the Red Carpet? All eyes are on Angelina Jolie and her absolutely fabulous emerald earrings. Lovely and long, glowing with sparkle. Take a note, and find these elegant baubles from Epsilon on Delamina. Step into the limelight with these spectacular rubellite and diamond earrings… you will be the star of any event when you’re wearing these!

It all started in the 1930s when Coco Chanel, the French designer of “all things glamorous” stated that “Elegance is Refusal”. Her fine jewelry offered the first glimpse of haute couture for women, the vibrantly feminine woman who considered herself ‘powerful while ladylike’. Her fashion jewelry designs were the first ventures into “high-low” fashion whereby exquisite jewels were combined with other stones to add interest and to bring the price point for one or two pieces of fine jewelry out of the “royalty only” range. In many ways, she set a bar that continues to stand. Coco Chanel’s most famous fine jewelry included elegant pins and bracelets.

I especially love the subtle pink-sapphire heart that, when you look closely, appears on Ginger Peachy Designs’ rose gold disc pendant. Dangling from a rose-gold chain, it’s as feminine as can be, which can also be said about Talisman Unlimited’s hammered gold and bezel-set diamond heart pendant.

This year, I am resolved: I will only buy the very best. It may sound lavish, obvious even, but in the face of gloomy economic times I’m taking a vow to wait for true love before opening my wallet. Suffice it to say, 2009 is not a year for indulging in every platform shoe or designer collaboration du jour—no matter how much I crave a Lanvin for Acne denim trench. So, looking to last year’s highlights and remembering that true style is an investment, I give you my fashion and beauty favorites for 2008. Going forward, small luxuries are the name of the game.

If you do decide to splurge on a semi-precious or precious stone ring, cocktail styles give you a big bang for your buck. Being such head-turners, they’re often best showcased when worn solo, as pairing it with a necklace, bracelet, or earrings can add too much bling and detract from your overall look. With the current state of the economy leaving most of us with a dwindling accessories budget, a cocktail ring is an easy way to make a style statement without spending a fortune.

But in dull economic times, there is a shiny nugget of good news: Now is the time to put your money on gold—or silver, platinum, diamonds, even enamel and wood. Jewelry, whether costume or the real McCoy, will weather both the economic storm and the ebb and flow of fickle fashion. Luckily, the Spring 2009 runways put forth a goldmine of investment-worthy statement baubles sure to give new life to last year’s looks.

This season, I particularly love freshwater styles featuring warm autumnal hues like bronze, peach, and yellow. But no matter their color, their not-so-perfectly-round shape (the result of a culture process that does not involve the implantation of a bead nucleus) adds a unique, eye-catching, and not-so-precious touch to the bracelets, earrings, and necklaces they adorn.

The ever-wrinkling casualization of fashion has long eluded me. Growing up in the south, I was schooled in the principles of dressing for dinner and wearing lipstick to the grocery store. Now happily encamped in easy, breezy San Francisco, I am still a last bastion of hope for certain classic mandates: the belt should match the shoes; a black turtleneck is always elegant; and yes, there is such a thing as too much jewelry.

All of that being said, I began to think that the most green accessory, ever, was jewelry. Think about it. You would be hard pressed to find it in any landfill, at least intentionally. It gets passed down from generation to generation. It gets redesigned…and every little bit of the parts are treasured and recycled and reworked. Pretty much no part of it is ever wasted! Well, the next time I’m wrestling with picking up another pair of jeans to hang in the closet with the other five pairs I own, I might just do the planet a favor, and buy a fabulous piece of jewelry instead.

Reuse the nifty neoprene bag inside your Delamina packing box in all kinds of fun ways - some more unusual than others. And please send us your ideas - we love to hear about new uses!

With fashion’s flower power in full effect, it’s only natural that this natural trend would blossom into the accessories world as well. From brooches to bracelets, some of summer’s most stunning pieces were inspired by the great outdoors.

Whether you like ornate Victorian detail, or clean modern lines, you can find a pair of long earrings to suit your tastes and make a statement. The graduated descent of chandeliers, the big geometry of hoops, the daring plunge of drop earrings - architectural wonders. Simple or dazzlingly complex, sweep back your hair and let them shine.

And while it certainly can be, the meaning behind a personal piece of jewelry doesn’t have to be that deep. Coco Chanel pinned a white camellia to her lapel simply because it was a flower she loved. According to Chanel’s website, she “adored the camellia for its almost geometrical roundness and the regular perfection and classic order of its pure white petals.” Now a symbol of the French fashion house, the camellia adorns some of the most jaw-dropping pieces of Chanel’s fine-jewelry collection, in the form of rings, pendants, earrings, and watches.

This was the point where I said who cares? I like to wear tons of jewelry. And I receive compliments on my quirky style all the time. People are always coming up and touching my pendant, picking it up, flipping it around in their hands or jangling my heap of bracelets which sounds like a wind chime. I think it’s all in how you wear what you wear, not how much of it are you wearing.

But therein is my dilemma: I’m not really a less-is-more gal. Yes, I am a proponent of easy style and a defender of simple chic; I believe that over-exaggerations in fashion are triumphant on the runway and tragic on the street; and I am wary of the fleeting allure of trends.

Yellow gold is everywhere. It’s bright sizzle is the perfect complement for every skin tone. It’s sunny color warms up any wardrobe. And if you generally prefer silver tones, don’t be afraid to mix metals. Layer. Sprinkle in a little yellow as an accent. Alternate yellow and silver colored bangles.

For quite some time now, we haven’t been interested in bangles, and guess what, they’re back! With a vengeance! You’re seeing them everywhere. Dressy or casual, they always fit the ticket. Try just one…and you’ll get hooked, before you know it, you too will have an arm full!

The days of having everything in a coordinated set are OVER. The look of the moment is one bold piece that says it all. A pair of really big earrings, a cuff or a great necklace will say whatever needs to be said, just not at the same time! Pair a bold piece with more understated matches. You know, pair classic diamond studs with an amazing gold cuff bracelet.

There is nothing more exciting than donning an amazing ring! It just perks up your day. It has the added benefit that you can see it! Maybe that’s why big, bold rings are still the rage. The kind of rings that you wear out for cocktails. The ones that catch everyone’s attention as you try to balance that martini gracefully without spilling.

As my youngest child finishes her last weeks of high school and prepares to move across the country for college, I feel a wide range of emotions.

I was shocked. For some reason, this event stuck with me. As I continued about my day, the image haunted me. For 25 years I have worked in the jewelry industry, and have seen and repaired many a treasure.