Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-12-11
Holiday Gifts of Jewc,-v.

The fayorte gifts of 1eWclry selected for the
approaching holiday season are The lace pin
q iong and slender brooch-and the bangle
bracelet, hch l. also very slender and Is indeed
the merest line OK gold, but often this supports
the richest gems Clustered breast pins are ne
longer shown either 10 the simplest gold sets O,
In those having the most valuable stones: d. 4
monds. ruby, the most artisiically cut chalcet
ony, and other cameo brooches are now made
marrow ana long, with strong and ssrviceaoie
pins; the clustered pins formerly used are nov
arranged FOR hair ornaments, or else rs pendants
Irm necklaces IL Is The fashion OF the time 20
Combine c0lOred gems. such az rubies. sapphreS
coiorfd pearls, or me yellow South Afrtc an di
uoi0S. with the pureSt and white5t diano Ids
THIS is especially true OF brooches bracelets and
nhgeT iiDgs- E4rriDgs alone arepreferred 10 the
Sil Gle Color the solitaire ear Is still se1
iIsleGd OF longer shapes; yellow diamond solt-
taiTes and solitaire ruby ear rings are shown is
The choicest selection. Milk-white peols are
chosen for brides, and these have the pave set
tings, in rows like paving stones, with fine dia-
mVnd sparks between. When nor meant for
brides, and when intended for ladies who ART
uIeG OF their diamonds. the timed pearls are
FoSe-color, golden yellow, green tated. or
else the dark gray aad black pearls,
These are associated with diamonds, and
are mounted On long bars or SPRAYS
nGrTowest gold bracelet. Different shades are
also found in TuOies and In sappnires, three OF
in one piece Fire opals are also found with
Dirk. green, or black prevailing, and contrasted
10 one brooch. The sapphire OF deepest blue Is
the favorite Of the moment for finger rings, ana
is oftenest combined With diamonds In hoop
shape, straight around the finger, or else In q
Diagonal row OF stones, rather than the length
wise Inardnlse form so long popular. Tines
sapphire and diamond rings are as often chosen
for engagement rings as are the regulation
diamond solitaire rings. TurquOl3eS are always
IN favor for brooches and pendants, and are SCI
as pearls are, in pay1Dg-Stone rows, WITH tiny
diamonds or pearls between. The topaz espe-
oially In the rare pink shades, has beauritui
1ntag!io cutting. and the etched chalceiOny
pins are works of art that require microscope
palest water green shades are exQuiSitely cut
and are not expensive. The massive gypsy set
ting with the stones sunk in the gold and the
surface quite smooth. is sIill liked for rings and
lace pins.
For plain gold tewelry both yellow and red
Colds are used, and the designs are after the an
tlque, OF else In oaroaric India designs, or In the
modern fancies representing catk1nS, sun
flowers, fans, shells, etc. Those who still wear
gold earrings select small quaint designs like
swinging vases. hoops as thin as knite-edges,
sought after that sets f0fneriy worth $50 are
Low Only 500 Or $50. The absence OF all jeHelry
Is Considered far better style than the presence
Of Commonplace goid ornaments. God neck
lac6s with lCcketS are almost unstable In
the shops, ana pro:Iston or bangles slipped
over the hand has given way TO a single bangle
bracelet That holds the long glove In place,
ard THIS Instead CT being as loose as
clasps the arm tightly as bracelet: this piece
often takes the place of earrings ia set, and
Is now given as souvenir instead Of locset
and necklace. For sleeve buttons the Iiuk but
tons are now generally adopted, and are quite
small; for these the hammered gold Is the po!)-
ular chcicc, IN oval, square, or round shapes.
either entirely OF the gold, Or else with ruby
in one button and diamond or sapphire Ia
the other. Ladies' watches are OF red gold
quite plainly finished or else with an orna-
mental monogram. IL very elaborate watch
is desired it Is richly carved. or has raised
work. With enamels and diamonds. The cAa
telatne is very short, and is chosen to match
The watch. Very pretty chiteiaine5 are as low
as $50.
For gifts for gentlemen. the green cats eye
stone so popular In England is mounted In
finger rings and I'm scarf-pins. India designs
in gold are also liked for scarf pins; these repre-
sent tigers head with Openm0uth, or an ele-
plant, swan, rams heads,a leopard's Claw. or
perhaps the human ear Is copied-n pale yellow
gold. Sleeve buttons for gentlemen are pre-
c1sely like those described for ladies'. and are
very little larger. Moon-stOnes cut 70 show a
mans face, and the Crusaders shield OF ham
neTed gold, are also stylish scarf pins. The
watch chain for gentlemen Is OF platina and
gold together, with bar to fasten it in the
button-hOle OF the vest. and a handsome seal
pendant.-Hofper''s BdzdT.