When I was very young I dreamed of being a professional philanthropist (frankly, I still do) – and Rania is just that. With her business background and her brains - it suits her very well. And then there is the added benefit that she can afford it.

Just named the 76th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine, this queen of Jordan is glam, gorgeous AND good. Did I mention thin and rich? You want to hate her, but you just can’t. She is passionately outspoken in advocating for women’s rights and against honor killings, poverty and child abuse. She is an active member of over a dozen foundations.

Mother of four, you can find Rania on the cover of the September issue of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Oh, and in this newsletter as the Delamina woman of the week. All hail the queen!

Mothers and Daughters

Laura Beth DeHority’s chosen Mother-Daughter duo this week, Joan and Melissa Rivers, are both powerful and philanthropic business women.

“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. As the pioneer darling of QVC fashion, Joan Rivers has the eye for every in-the-moment trend and has been on every Best Dressed List ever compiled. She has wildly successful jewelry and cosmetics lines.” Read more…

Meet Talisman Unlimited

Chrissy Bryant writes about the jewelry designs of Talisman Unlimited – a husband and wife team featured on the Delamina site. “Lisa bought some antique silver charms and beads at a fashion market in New York and designed her very own pin. Soon retail buyers were admiring the jewelry design and expressing interest in purchasing from Lisa and Michael.” Read more…

And Chrissy has chosen her favorite Talisman Unlimited piece to share with us. “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.” Read more…

Fashion Unzipped

Our Fashion Addict is addicted to zippers. “Proof that function can be fashionable – exposed zippers are showing up on everything from purses to shoes, jewelry and more. These metallic teeth can give your look a youthful rocker edge and add gleaming texture to your clothes and accessories.” Read more…

Reminders

Only 5 more days to enter our Make A Statement contest to win a wonderful luxury vacation to Cabo.

Also only 5 more days to get 20% off any William Schraft merchandise through the end of August. Enter the discount code ‘WS20’ at checkout. Check out William Schraft items now.

You can now follow Delamina on twitter, or become a fan on facebook.

Warmest regards,
The Delamina Team

Delamina is a jewelry community for women who live and love on their own terms.

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