Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-04-11
FASHIONS IN
Novelties-The Gems of the Season,

Novelties-The Gems of the Season.
For lockets, b~reloques. sleeve but.
tons and scarf pins the novelty this sea-
son consists rather III a very charming
method of o~rnamentation than in any
new forms. Very accurate models of
Egyptian shapes are, however, nvogue.
Careful drawings of the mystical fig
nres of the worshippers of Isis, with all
the forms of sphinxes and scarabees
engraved on them, have been intro
duced. The style of treatment is a
novel one. Sometimes the backing of
the ornament presents a different color
of gold from the front, giving greater
contrast Of color.
The revolution in the style of gentle
mems chains is becoming more marked.
Very large solid links, each n an inch
to an inch and a quarter, and of on
siderable thickness, are the great favor
ties at present. The bar for securing
the chain follows closely the model of
the links. The drop on which the seal
was formerly secured is now omitted,
the seal hanging from the middle Of
the chain. Red gold seems to be the
adopted shade. The large size of link
is a positive return to the fashions of
n hundred years ago. The seals are
of comedian or blood-stope, and can
be used either to form M imprint on
sealing wax or for a locket.
A very handsome chain of n new
character has just been introduced by
n leading manufacturer. Bv an exceed
ingly simple and ingenious method, it
:, hn f,,,nnl nith,, ,rt, l,,Il>
chain secured in the middle, a single
chain, a fob chain, or a necklace. The
length can be so arranged by means of
a simple slide, that tie chain can be
made either longer or shorter, accord
ing to the desire of the wearer. The
double chain will probably become very
popular. 1t is not only ornamental,
but has, besides, the great advantage of
additional security. These chains are
now standard articles in this line.
IN LADIES CHAINS,
the opera chain, introduced last sea-
son, still command much attention.
Perfectly strong and flexable, with a
slide in the middle, which secures it to
the neck of the wearer, the watch is
suspended to end, the other ter
mlnating in a pretty golden tassel. In
delicate link work, the productions of
our manufacturers rival most Of the
best foreign make. The present Len
ten season is generally a quiet one, yet
trade has been quite good, and per-
haps a rather larger proportion of
business has been carried on this
last month than usual. Many charm
ing novelties are in hand, some of
which promise to be quite attractive,
The general demand for rubies, enc
raids, sapphires, and diamonds for
manufacturing purposes IS fairly ac-
tive.
IN DIAMONDS
the trade is very good for the season.
Small stones fit for general work, of
good quality, are readily placed. The
demand for larger stones has not yet
fairly set in. SO far, the influence Of
the African discoveries has had no per-
ceptible effect upon the American mar
ket. The wants of wearers of diamonds
iii the United States being entirely con-
fined to choice stones, and such never
being plenty in the market. precludes
tIc poSSiblilty VI amy QepItCiutloH II
price of this class OF diamonds.
EARLs
of all sizes are in fair demand, and not
withstanding there is n better stock
than has been offered for some time,
they meet with a ready sale.
EMERALDs
are perhaps most sought after. though
very few fine stones, either as to size or
color, arc in the market. For m of q
c%arats, 81, 900 gold is asked.
IN RUBIEs,
stones of moderate size are scarce, and
good prices are asked and paid for
them. A remarkably fine one of about
five %carats, of magnificent color and fire,
true pigeons blood, is held at $1,000
gold.
TURQUoISEs
are now more freely used than for some
years by our jewellers. This has created
some demand for good stones, though
very large stones, such as are found in
European markets, are notmuch sought
after.
This information we CLEAN from the
latest number of the American Watch
makers, jewelers., and Silversmith's
Journal.