The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-07
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gems On the top are silver !statusttes, we'll exc.
cuted, Of the Queen, Prince Albert and Francis the
First. Several manufacturers exhibit a new style
Of brooches, in pearls, arranged as punches Of
which is chastc and elegant. Although not strictly
within the department of ewely, we cannot pas, BY
a superb medallion, displaying the heraldic devices,
in incised enamel, In gold and silver, Of all the
bition. Phillips has some Ingenious aud pretty
concerts In bracelets. One contains, enamel, in
very minute and musical characters, the introduce
tory bars Of the leading operas or musical com posi-
tons of Bellini, Beethoven, Donizetti Weber, Msr-
cadantc, Mozart, Rossini, and Meyerbeer. A set
Of shirt buttons, each Of which contains n large
Golconda diamond of the first water, is valued at
three hundred guineas beautifully engraved
cameo, surrounded by large bIilants, with an
eagle in brlliants at the top, is designed for the
Emperor of Austria. Harvey and Company have
some suits Of jewery which are remarkable for the
number and size Of the pearls aud sapphires they
brillants; the tiaras and ,klaces are peculiarly
splendid, the pearls being arranged in graceful
hanging clusters: A set Of chessmen, representing
the meeting Of Henry VIII. and Francis l. in the
Field of the Cloth of Gold-the costumes after Hol
bcn and Titian-is very elaborate aud well-exe-
cuted production. Among other curious and fanc
full designs by Hancock, is large ebony cigar
chest, mounted in massive silver, presented by
Prince Dcfndof TO Col Maule, of the 18th regiment
The coors of the regiment are painted the lid in
Dresden china; a crdratede d,upcau richly embroid
cred in gold, with the arms Of the Emperor Of
Austria, the Countess Trapani, and Prince Dem
doG, designed for the Austrian regiment Of the
Archduke Francis Charles. Attenborough has some
cordage bracelets Of pearls set in green enamel the
effect OF which Is elegant and striking; and there is
large collection Of oriental agate cdpis ia:u, and
other cups set With gems, and mounted in gold AID
enamel, by Morel, the shapes and chasings Of
which arc exceedingly elegant and tasteful. The
same house exhibits large and magnificent bou.
quet, composed Of diamonds and emeralds, prepared
aYf cIy for he Eyh IA ar.;c
Of conyolvulus and roses the foliage being formed
Of emeralds and the buds Of rubies OF enormous
size. The design and workmanship are in the very
best taste, and the value Of this unique specimen Of
display of Irish ewelry in harps, 6bulas, and other
antique Irish ornaments, composed almost entirely
OF Irish materials, including black bog oak, Irish
gold, pearls, emeralds, &c, carved cups with de-
lets, and brooches, in arbutus wood, mounted with
Irish diamonds. One Of the most elegant articles
in this collection is fbula of fine Irish gold, set
with large emeralds, with figure Of Antigone, in
Dublin to Miss Helen Faucit The Scotch display
contains, among many other curiosities, High
lander's full costume and accoutremepts, with rich
shsr Oung With ana
Roskell far transcends that Of any other manufac-
turer in extent and magni6cence. 1t has only just
been arranged, and the number Of vsiters around
the large glass case in which il is displayed is so
possessors OF front rank places to move forward is
such, that many have spent an hour in vain at
tempt to obtain close view of these mat chess
gems and hundreds have given up the atteIn in de-
spair The exclamation Of " )nder and delight from
those who catch a glimpse Of them whet the public
appetite still further and more animated fashion
able mob than we were hustled and pushed about in
for nearly an hour to-day, we do not remember to
have encountered upon any public or state occasion
Of the present century In the centre OF the is
a magnificent diamond bouquet, the flowers compo-
sing which are the anemone, rose, carnation, lily,
&c, and all Of them modelled from nature. The
ornament is divided into different sprigs, on
elastic stems, each perfect in design and the COM
plicatcd flowers can be separated by mechanical
euntrivance. II contains nearly 5000 diamonds,
the large weighing 10 carats (; and il would re-
4uirc 900 of. the smaller to weigh carat.
Above this is large enamelled portrait of her Ma
iesty, in gold by Haslem. after Winterhaltcr. The
portrait is surrounded with q wreath Of oak, en-
amellcd in pure gold, set with pearls and diamonds
Near this is novel and beautiful ment for the
head composed Of branch coral connected by leaves
Of enamel and gold, enriched with briants. Scve-
raj brooches and bracelets in enameled gold, set
with diamonds to represent flowers aud az en-
amelled portrait Of the Queen in gold, set rs a
bracelet with carbuncles and diamonds, Of
the ost gorgeous character, and display great skill
and taste in the arrangement. Earrings in enc
raids. diamonds, and carbuncles after tho marbles
from Nineveh, indicate the introduction Of a new
style Of ornamentation. Portraits Of Shakespeare the
late Sir Robert Peel, and other distinguished per-
sonages set in rings and surrounded with diamonds,
and variety Of other costly ornaments, to display
peculiarties workmanship in diamonds, are also
exhibited In the same case Is large number OF
diamonds and sther precious stones from the colec
ton Of the late Henry Philip Hope, Esq
Golconda brilliant of obong shape, and crystal
line water, Is evidently Of immense value-it
weighs 81 grains. Pink, apricot, and lemon
eolored brilants, are also to be found here,
cf smaller size: another, table-shaped is Of the
very purest water, and varieties Of the same gem
- -, al. Al la. IL
ceedingly rare and almost priceless. One diamond
set in gold ring, presents an engraved portrait
Of he Emperor Leopold the Second, in whose pos
session Il formerly was. The engraving is highly
polished in all its parts, and those who know any
thing Of the cutting Of diamonds, will understand
the difficulties the artist had 10 contend with
Heavy weights arc required TO press down the gem
upon the turning mill for the purpose Of polishing
the engravcr uses long thin steel tcols with thin
edge; these tools run IN lathe, and often break,
and are continually buntcd from the extreme hard
reSs 81 the gem-physical power cannot be employ
cd, and II Is only by the most pcrseycring assduiy
and patience that he can succeed. Another curio-
sity II portrait In relief OF Louis the Sixteenth
posed Of small rose diamonds. Two cireum-
stances in connection with this beautiful piece Of
Workmanship are deserving Of notice-frst, the di-
nnutiyc size a the diamonds, which arc all regu.
larry cut into facets some being small, that II
would require 1900 to weigh carat; aud, second
~, the skill Of the artist, who has with Thorn repre-
scnied cameo portrait. and inserted the diamonds
20 admirably, that they fepresest uniformly even
surface, scarcely showing the silver IN which they
are set. The collection Of oriental rubcs q large,
and some Of them Of great size. One OF an oval
shape Is engraved ia infGgbO. IL represents the
figure Of Minerva, preceded by two serpents with
twisted tails, and j. the work of some ingenious ar
tist 81 the fifteenth century. The specimens Of
sapphire are the largest exhibited In the exhibi-
ton; cf them, 81 light blue steel color and Of
great lustrc, weigh lcO grsins, and another, Of
beautiful indigo hue, III grams. Many Of the
,sIl hires set ia gold swivel rings engraved
oriental topaz is evidently specimen Of carly an
tquc cutting. ltrcprC bull Ia intqgbo with
Greek vase and solnc Crock letters. 1nis y also
stt IL gold swivel ring. a specimen OF aqua Ina-
rre i, We understand, the largest Ia the world II
weighs nearly Fix ounces, Is Of beautiful sea-
green color, and extremely well cut, with seven
rows Of facets in front. Many Of these stones o
n smaller sisc arc curiously engraved, and there
are also numerous spC simens Of jargoous. hya
cinths, chrysolitCs, oriental garntts, topaz, tour
rnalinc, Mexican and hungarian opals, and Other
gems, which indicate the vast extent Of tho
collection. aud the enormous sums that have