Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-05
GEMS OF FASHION.
NEW YORK STYLES IN JEWELS AMI
PRECIOUS STONES.
Diamonds, Garnsts, sapphirss, and Pearls
Bangle Bracelets 0ut-rea-dsvns, Snort
Jackets, Dinner Dress, Ito.
rcorr.,pond.ncs Of tho Richmond Dispa,ch-l

New York. February 4, 1883.
There are as distinct variations IN tho
kinds Of Jewels and precious stones worn
by stylish people from season TO seoson
as there are in any OF the other depart,
ments OF fashion. In jewelry. as IN all
those departments, there are certain
STANDARD goods which never vary and
are always in vogue-diamonds, for IN
stance. But even these last are not
always set in the same manner. and the
style of their setting changes every little
while to meet new demand OF fashion.
Among the most favored ideas OF per-
sonal adornment now in vogue l must
mention q rather singular freak. Gut
steel jewelry is being worn by ladies who
can and usually do wear the rarest
stones.
GARNETS AND SAPPHIREs.
The stones, other than diamonds,
which now seem to be receiving the
greatest amount OF attention are garnets,
sapphires, moonstones-the being by
no means 80 prominent as they we're a
year ago-and pearls. Brides are wear
ing the latter at all fashionable we'd
dings.
IN BRACELETS
the oldest and most outre designs are
being worn. Tue-lovers' knots are
much liked and are seen in many pleasing
variations. Bracelets are becoming popu-
lar as gifts for bridesmaids. The gifts
which Lord Cairns presented to each Of
the bridesmaids who attended at his we'd
ding were, however, diamond brooches
in the form of esrls coronets.
Bangle" and other silver bracelets
for street wear are altogether discounte-
nsnced. Bracelets are not, indeed, al
lowed for out-of-door wear at all
HOW GEMS ARB SET.
Solitaires set for earrings are always
set invisibly-that is, their setting re-
mains unseen. The settings for small
gems used in earrings are, however,
elaborate and attractive.
Brooches are popular ornaments Just
at present, andss it is somewhat difficult
to procure really pleasing designs for
these articles Of tinery, jewellers are rack
ing their brains. The prettiest patterns
are floral ideas Thus large cloyer-leat
will have each OF its petals set with
several sparkling stones-emeralds or
diamonds with bronzed
gold; or a cleverly-formed pansey Will
display number OF small turquoises.
Pins for the cOi1UrcS worn on evening
occasions are jewelled, but not eXtraya-
gantly. Rings for the fingers are less in
vogue than they have been formerly,
but one must, of course, wear an en-
Qagement ring, if one is engaged, and
this should be set witha single diamond
the gold hoop almost Insignificant in
size.
THE TEA GOWN,
ever since its introduction, has continued
to be popular. It's freshness seems never
to have departed from it.
The Princess style of making dresses,
80 prevalent at present, has been follow
ed in the present form of tea-gowns. 1t
is usually, however, confined 70 the back
portion of the garment, the entire front
being open, and is sometimes supple
mented by that charming invention the
Vatican plat. A vest Of lace IS com
mon form of trimming, and the front
part OF the skirt, forming kind of pet
tcoat, which passes beneath the princess
portion of the gown, is also OF lace.
Pleasant opportunities for the exercise
of individual taste may be found in the
Arrangement of the sleeves, revers, and
collar.
FASHIONABLE DIN';ER-DREss.
The dinner-dress now fashionable is n
creation upon which too many freaks OF
make and trimming cannot be lavished.
The result is that many Of these cos
tunes have a 6izarre appearance-very
far from being elegant.
Where the dress is high in the neck a
SHRED yoke of crepe DE- chine Is made
feature, the sleeves are long, with large
pufTs of crepe de chine at the ends of
the sleeves. The materials used in
making a dinner dress are usually very
rich, and, in fact, these costumes resem-
BILE reception toilets in every respect.
They are generally cut 0ecoHcte, and
the sleeves reach to the elbows, being
supplemented by gloves.
FLANNEL JACKETS.
Charming are the short, loose jackets
OF finished flannel which are being
adopted for wear at the morning meal
and during the early hours of the day.
They are in light, fresh tints, trimmed
with dainty ribbons, and are 50 pretty
that they threaten to take the place of
the matinee wrapper.
FOR LITTLE BOYS.
Little boys just in trousers wear long,
loose jackets, with broad rolling collars,
and fastened only with one button at the
top, so that they open to show the vest.
The latter is in blouse form belted il at
the waist.
Fur Is a fashionable and very service
able trimming for all outdoor garments
c. II. NJ.