New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-03
THE FASHIONS.
cHRIsTMAs-TIDE JEWELS AND DRESSES


stones Of Oriental magnihcence arranged In designs Of
plastic grace fairly dazzling with intensity OF tropical
fire. To these the diamond acts simply accessory
Conspicuous in collection Of pendants Is Oriental
chrysOe, called, when 0paescent catseye. II weighs
fortyx carat and is the largest specimen Of this stone
yet known 1t is remarkable also for the dlstiDctness
Of the chatoyant play Of light; four diamonds Of
two carats each form the decoration. pendant
exceedingly elaborate in detail is set with the
head Of Isis, cut in brown topaz; the tiny
coronet is studded with rubies and diamonds, pearl
above the whole surmounted by lotus flower OF dia-
monds bars Of gold descend each side with pearls
One pink and two large gray pearls lend charming color
to exquisite heur de lis Of diamonds set In pendant
An enormous pearl forming the centre OF Greek cross
OF diamonds, throws extraordinary colors In red re-
Elections OF ridescence; pearshaped pearl Of great
size and purity hangs pendant large ndecote blue
green tOurmane is surrounded by large diamonds Still
another pendant full OF the harmony Of flowing lines is
set with two superb black pearls valued at $4,000 sur
mounted by small perfect diamond Gothic star
blossoms into fairy-lIke art abaze with magnificent
trembling diamonds on the emerald grass and here and
there bloom OF siyery gray OF pearls and rbies.
Gothic square rose crossed by four bars Of almost nvis
BILE gold is Respondent with blazing rubes sapphres and
tourmalnes, divided by little lilies OF diamonds Some
smaller caseyes set In diamonds remarkable for
golden lights gllmmerng through the threads OF white
asbestos into the greenshrey These Oriental colors
and designs exclusively with full evening dress
n
OF exe grace is set with large pearl In the centre
curved lines OF diamond eur de Lis each side meet in
a lily OF small diamonds; from this depends lus-
trous oval pink pearl.
Some floral designs for ornaments exqustely beau
tul, such wild with delicate enameed petals
pistl tipped with yellow dead gold, and diamond dew
drop gstening in the centre graceful Marguerite has
petals OF the purest white enamel the diamond in the
heart reflects the golden light OF the notified piss
superb tOurmane, yellow diamond and violet ruby
form three-eaved clover. magnificent ornament for
the hair is set with emerald that weighs thirteen
carats IL sways elastic stem from gold pin. pair
of superb rbles unset, valued at $4,000, weigh four
carats each Three sapphires preserve rich yelvety
blue without change under artificial light.
The taste for insects has by means abated. huge
spider luminous with the briancy Of spots of varied
size and hues OF rubes emerads sapphres and the
OF diamonds There golden beetles with eweed coats
and butterflies that glow like creatures Of the mine, with
gn0meike splendOr. These specially intended to be
fastened TO portion OF the dress
GOLDEN FETTERs.
variety OF color Is in bracelets. pair OF heavy
hut bands set with three tourmalnes OF
dark amber color the purple red Of port wne and fine
blue green diamonds divide the stones. and there is
also one at each end Another pair are set with
sapphires Of contrasting cOors blue, violet tawny
cron and intense blue, clear red and pink
dazzngy brilliant collection bracelet includes da
monds Of whest purity, Of pink, amber, straw, golden
and green. There yet another of garnet of delicate,
paegTccn set with small diamonds. knifebladc band
OF gold holds larger diamonds ruby nched beside each
gem yields the necessary bit OF color. Grecian key
pattern Of yellow gold Is studded with five diamonds; in
each space set dark pearl Of contrasting shades.
Ihere are some specimens OF nugget g9d set irIeSay
sCARF-PiNS.
There charming variety in gentlemen's scarf pins,
Is the insect tribe omitted though beings OF less size
less hdeous. Among the more attractive Is turtle
the back is black pearl the head is formed of light
pearl the eyes diamonds. black pearl forms the
body OF fly; the wings Of diamond specks, and a
ruby forms the neck, attached to the diamond head The
body OF small spider Of Eruscan gold is formed Of yell
low and a white diamond the eyes of diamonds.
Another larger spider especially aggressive in col
Oring, OF yellow gold with specks OF black enamel; a
black pearl set in the lower part OF the body ruby in
the upper part, and the eyes diamonds
Some very translucent catseyes CLEAN from setting
of small diamonds. Jockey caps largely duplicated,
with diamond yisors. Others in delicate enamel, set
with pearls aud diamonds. slbcrb star ruby has
heSagonal lights OF exquisite violet tnts sculpured
head OF sayr in moonstone OF remarkable play OF fight
has eyes or omcrads and ruby mouth Other heads OF
fawns sayrs hamadryads Egyptian heads Of Osiris, Isis
and other decs. maryeously carved in cameo Of
quartz known hc0trope sard, chrysoprase, Jasper
translucent Ta1si miiEwhto Jade, which is very
rare and valuable; cats head Is carved from Bra
lillian ruby pink topaz the eyes diamond Other
pins set With small nugget gold squares inaid with
gems
SIEENE-I1NkS.
II has been decided that sccvellnks cOnven
tent than the button. therefore these I'm the
fayoto nugget style set ireSulary with sunken stones
one style the shape of alternate spear heads and
tigers heads set with sapphires and diamonds Four
eafed clover is linked to plain PLAGUE Of yellow gold
brilliant with diamonds rubies and sapphires set OF
red copper gold and plana is elaborated with finely
engraved diamond and plana snake, wound about one
stud the 9nor rd h ~ re,c2 eoScve lame SET is
enameed with figures of ducks and dogs, and PUSHES in
relief There are many other examples.
RICH DRESS GOODS.
Some Of the fabrics intended fulldress battle
description as a study of color and workmanship. |
mateassG ground OF white satin Is covered with ruby
velvet flowers in relief outlined with gold This style
of fabric repeated also in superb shades OF amber and
white green and golden brown, buegray and Titan red
bright blue and gold, pearl peach aud fawn Some bro
cade vevcts of moss green ground show preRapbaeltc
tipplng studies Of color in velvet, Of trailing briar
spotted orchids wild wandering vines in other
designs OF shaded velvet flowers OF rich cOOrng bro
cade wnccolored velvet has a creamy satin stripe with
gold brocade flowers. There are Others with |
rich shaded roses and gold leaves on a gray |
ground. A satin uni ground Is strewn with |
velvet flowers in relief, of varied shades For evening
dress are fabrics OF pearl, light blue peach and
cream with shaded flowers of velvet Brocaded veyets
on Ottoman ground are in delicate tilts, showing small
figures Of crcscens stars and vines In velvet Grounds
OF rich black slcienne are with large tulips
roses I'm velvet Another style Is the feather pattern;
the ground OF soft syery is rregay covered with
green pumCs like tree branches in relief against
cast SKY In gray, misty day. Corded yeuet fabrics
with heavy velvet flowers OF the same shade;
The rose of shows superb cOOrs OF gold shaded
with shelpnk. pink with pale green shading green ana
Indian red velvet ground.
some soft rcppcd Bengane silks are strcwn with velvet
puines and flower wIeahs Some pearl cream and black
grounds OF embossed velvet covered with roses
ON white velvet grounds scattered objects OF Oriental
shapes Some heavy rep silks Of dark rich shades have
woven designs done in beads these are S2j yard and
nreus as dresses
COSTUMES.
Beaded satin Is arranged with velvet OF the shade.
One of Felix's costumes for the street carriage is an
ve roteIass6 with set figures of garnet velvet large