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.

Today is Earth Day – what are you going to do about it? We now all know that the planet is chock full of limited resources and that some are more sustainable than others. Each little thing we do has an impact. What kind of example are we setting for our kids and what kind of mess are they going to inherit?

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!”

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.

Yes it is tax day, and while taxes are no fun, they are most definitely the preferred one of the two famous certainties. This week we are celebrating both Lilly Ledbetter, as our Delamina woman of the week, and President Obama for signing into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act early in his tenure.

Michael Vick is on my shit list. But thankfully, there is balance in the universe and for every Vick there is a Sarah McLachlan. Not only has Sarah got a voice that melts butter, she has devoted herself to several causes in a very selfless, passionate way. She’s helped out fellow female vocalists, raised millions of dollars for charity and she has been a spokesperson and strong advocate for the SPCA.

This week - whether it be troops, bail-out money, restructuring plans or bonuses - the press is focusing on ‘how much is too much’. In our recessionary times, should we flaunt what we’ve got or take a more modest approach? Between the G20, General Motors, and the banks, what seems to be the issue of the week is: Are Michelle’s arms too buff?

Betsy Barron designs eclectic, organic and timeless gems. She takes her inspiration from street fashion and the way that women put their own unique touch on the cultural norm to make it their own.

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.

Betsy Barron, designer of eclectic, timeless jewelry is now being showcased on Delamina, the new jewelry shopping site designed specifically for women.

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.