Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-07-24
JEWELS FOR THE MASSES,


Amulets-rhe Art by WhIca, the jew
eler Draws tho Nimhle Dollar From tn.
Purses or tho Very Rich and Very Poor
Alike.
Fortunes are spent by tho poor and
rich In jewels. The aggregate would
startle political economists. especially
when 1t is known that the greater part
Of the sum is contributed from fin.
plnched economies Of those in humble
circumstances. To learn something OF
the fashions in gems, charms and Jew.
ei adornments that tempt the people
to part with their money, Star re.
porter yesterday visited several we'll
known establishments in this city.
Tiffany & Co., on Union Square.
were first visited.
what rs tho prevailing fashion in
ladies bracelets?" was the first cues
ton which the STIR reporter put to his
guide
Bracelets are worn still in links, "
said the gentleman. ''or chains of
nugget gold set with precious stones.
Other chains are in the shape of curtis.
Thero arc also bands of plain Etruscan
or colOred gold much worn, while
other arc black, enamcled with lily of
tho valley in half pearls, fat bands of
one inch in width. The price of these
Is from twenty-cight dollars upward. :"
''Are bangles still worm"
''Banglos are fashionable yet But
attachments are not worn SO much at
present Instead, paddock bracelets
have como into fashion. Such brace
let consists of band of gold with a
loop at either end forming a haSp, which
Is secured by gold paddock locked
with gold key, The bracelet may be
placed on a lady's arm by gentleman,
who retains the key, perhaps wearing
it rs charm on his watch-chain or
using it rs scarf-pin. They range in
price from $40, to $50. Another nov
city that will be popular is a flexible
bracelet of woven gold wire that encir-
cies he.wrist three times and holds it.
self in plac" like tho serpent bracelet.
The Examinations are adorned witt. balls,
either ornamcnted with tracery or Jew
cled. The prices of tho plain ones
range from $50 to $65, while the Jew
eled ones begin at s;b5 and 60 as high
rs $3.50.
Hero is very pretty specimen a
curb-chMn, having in each link q
diamond, and in the center cluster of
diamonds with single pearl. The
price is $4,000. A snake bracelet made
of various kinds of diamonds can be-
bought for 81. 400.
"a very popular bracelet is made
with aspiring to obviate the necessity of
clasp or guard chain. Tho ends tcrmi-
nate with such ornaments rs feur-de-
iys. heads Of lions, tigers, rams, SER
penis. and a variety of Etruscan work.
as balls, shells, rosettcs, and tho like.
Tho prices are from $40 to $500.
IA very pretty bracelet is made of a
fine chain with slide, antkwo or more
balls as pendants. Some Of the latter
arc plain colored gold, others orna-
mcntod with Etrrlscan, aud set with
fancy stones. These may be bought
for from $S5 to $3.50.
IA novelty also is tho material i'm
which many of these bracelets arc en-
cased. Instead of the well-known Jew
el-cases, little plush bags of various col
Ors are used as receptacles for the brace
lets
''Thene is no special fashion in neck
laccs," ms continued, with business-like
voiubiiity. "Rope twists and other
kinds are worn rs before Here is q
diamond necklace which we sell for
SSaOOO. 1t consists of a continuous
row Of large and small stones. Basket
chains and cable-chaips of plain gold
range from $l5 upwards.
"Brocades, with earrings 10 match,
are coming in fashion again. The latest
novelties aro In the form Of flowers,
singly or in bouquets. or leaves of clio
vol, ivy. geraniuuls, Of enamelcd gold,
ranging from 1922 TO $75. HERE is =
cats eye brooch set in rubies and dia-
monds. which may be bought for ST.
$50. A rose made Of diamonds, the
framework being ofgold, costs $500"
What is the latest fashion in ear
ringsv' inquired the dazzled reporter.
"Plain aud hammered gold hoop ear
rings arc much worn. Those OF medium
size aro mostin vogue. out the tendency
Is TO those of large sizo. The prices
range from $3.50 to $24 Diamonds
and pearls are also quite fashionable in
the form of ear-knobs. Here are two
crcsccnts. . smaller and larger inter
woven, sot with precious stones and
valued at $225. Plain ear-screws may
bc had for S1.75. and even gold balls,
set with small diamonds. pearls. ruhies,
sapphires or turquoise, can be pur-
Chased for from five dollars upward"
Can you tell me the latest styles in
lace pinsp"
''Ihe novelties for the season arc in |
tho forms of flowers, animals. birds,
heads OF flowers. etc. There is great |
variety of these, set with canoes, in
tagiios, enamels and precious aud semi |
precious stones. Pins Of the same styles
and forms as scarf-pins worn by gentle
men arc much used by ladies. Among
tho most favored are cnamcled violcts,
and some with small diamond, repre-
scntiDg dew-drop, daisies with white |
enameled leaves and diamond center.
'Gentiemen's scarf-pins are worn in |
all shapes and forms. generally set with
precious stones. the prices ranging from
$40 upward. There is quite a rage for
the semi-precious stones, such as
cat's-eye. garnets. topazes, star ru-
bies and star sapphires, and the |
moOn-stones set with rubies and |
diamonds. The prices for these i
ecarf-Pms image from $25 upward.
Here Is a baby's face cut out of moon
stone. the expression being either smil-
ing or crying, with an old woman cap,
and . hstae diamond bow under the
CHA It makes very elegant and at
TO came time c0miosl soarf-pin. aud
Hay b had for &7A There 1 an in. /
Bvlesrssls variety wwn, iheludaag DE- !