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.

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.

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.

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.

Every ‘Because’ statement on the Delamina homepage is heartfelt by and a favorite to someone near and dear to the Delamina team. Every ‘Because’ statement is also strongly disliked by another woman on or close to that same group. There is no lack of opinion between women, but we feel it is important to represent and support all of our varied opinions. Kate cut to the heart of our conflicted existence and caused quite a reaction. Thank you Kate!

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!

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.