Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-19

five rows of pearls held in place by narrow bands of diamonds. The set of turquoises like that of sapphires, is unique in character, so large and fine in color are the gems whereof 1t is composed. It includes the diadem, bracelet, ring. necklace, and heartshaped pendant, earrings and brooch, the latter be ing a Prince of Wales plume in diamonds, held at the base with single enormous tur quolse. The necklace is peculiarly magnih cent, being broad band Of arabesques in diamonds, studded with large turquoises This set is said to surpass the parure of the same stones belonging to the Empress of Russia, the earrings being especially beautl- ful in shape and hue. The parure of dia monds is remarkable for it's workmanship, the broad arabesque- patterned necklace sus- ta1nlng pendant shaped like lotus flower.
 Another necklace is of Egyptian pattern. being composed of three rows of pointed dia- mond leaves. For the hair there is a long garland of small fern leaves in diamonds. studded with diamond dew-drops, a most graceful and poetic looking ornament. It is also arranged to be worn as a necklace or to ornament the corsage of a ball dress A broad collar shaped ornament in diamonds, bordered with large single stones, can be worn either as necklace or diadem. The brooch is large cluster of slender willow shaped leaves. The bracelet is diamond serpent, that en- circles the arm above the elbow five times; 1t is formed of single TOW of very large dia- monds, 300 in number. The earrings and ring are very fine solitaires, A pair of wide band bracelets composed of diamonds and sspphires, go with this set
 In black pearls Mrs. Mackey possesses necklace and pair of earrings, the latter being composed each of single round pearl as large as cherry, and she owns pair of white pearls of similar size and beauty and pair of large pink oval pearls. Three fine rubies are set, two as ear rings and the third as ring. The set of pink coral is remarka- ble even amid it's brilliant surroundings The coral is of the palest and most delicate rose tinge, and is cut in oval bean shaped pieces, which are linked together with small diamonds. It is very large, comprising full suite of ornaments. parure In antique fligree, set with cats-eyes and small dla monds is noticeable for it's artistic workman ship. Among the minor ornaments are brooch, representing peacock standing on globe of polished pink coral, the plumage of the birds outspread tail being composed of diamonds sapphires, and emeralds; an eagle with extended wings iu diamonds, slender diamond serpent with a large pear-shaped black pearl pendant from it's mouth (thls ornament is to be worn as a necklace), and other beautiful and artistic jewels The ssp phire set has been photographed at M
 Boucheron's request, and an engraving of 1t will figure in a work that Is shortly to be published in Paris, entitled "The Famous Jewels of Europe" These treasures are not kept Tn the hotel of Mrs. Maciey, as they would constitute far too potent attraction for burglars, but are deposited in the bank. They are inclosed in small chest of metal, closed with a secret spring. The interior ot this chest is lined with red velvet, and Is divided into three compartments each fitted with a series of numbered trays. 1 have never heard the value of the contents of this chest estimated, yet it cannot be far from $1 ,OOO, 900, and yet, withal, there is probably scarcely another wealthy lady in Paris who does not wear more jewelry at balls or dinner parties or the opera than does Mrs Mackey.