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.

Most people associate the word “sapphire” with the color blue. Indeed, sapphire is considered to be the most precious of all blue gemstones. But sapphires exist in many colors.

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.

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?

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.

Amidst plenty of recession prognosticating, stimulus package negotiating, all night budget balancing, economic crisis opining, stock market diving serious news, we had a bright burning, starry, glittering, shining moment. The Oscars. And not just any Oscars, but the best Oscars in years. Well produced, well moderated, well executed and downright GLAM. With underdogs and icons, touching speeches and true entertainment, elegant gowns and well coiffed hair. And jewelry with a capital ‘J’.

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!

Carat is the unit of measure for the weight of a diamond. It gets its name from the carob seeds that were used in ancient times to balance the weighing scales.

Because of its extraordinary hardness, its alleged resistance to fire and ability to “withstand hammer and anvil”, by the fifteenth century, the diamond had come to be acknowledged as a symbol of fidelity. No sixteenth-century royal marriage was complete without a diamond ring. In 1518, even 2-year-old Princess Mary (daughter of Henry VIII) had a tiny diamond ring placed on her finger when she was married, by proxy, to her bridegroom, the baby Dauphin of France.

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.

Some believe the idea of metaphysical properties in gems was first cultivated in the ancient cultures of Babylonia and India where astrologers believed gems were filled with magic and spiritual powers. In early societies a stones’ healing and mystical properties had more meaning for its wearer than its aesthetic qualities. Celestial planets were linked to specific stones and this ultimately led to the foundation of our Western birth month, zodiac sign and gemstone traditions.

The symbol of true love, diamonds are considered to be very powerful. They first became popular about 3,000 years ago in India. They were noticed for their sparkle and were used both for decoration as well as for protection from evil. In the dark ages, diamonds were thought to have healing properties. They were attributed with even more mystical powers during the middle ages, protecting against witchcraft and insanity.

A popular look for the bold “Right Hand Ring”, this style setting surrounds a larger center stone with several smaller stones. It is designed to create a beautiful larger ring from many smaller stones.

A loupe, pronounced loop, is any small magnifying glass mounted for hand use, that allows the user to take a closer look at a gemstone.