Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-17
THE LATEST IN JEWELS.

A pretty necklace is composed OF diamonds
and turquoises alternating.
Hand carved ivory frames for miniatures
are as much in use as those Of silver
A handsome little pocket flask of silver is
ornamented with an etched Heur de Lis.
An odd pin is in the form of heart OF
pearls pierced with diamond tipped dagger.
An elephants head of platinum, with ruby
eyes and silver tusks, makes an odd scarf pin
An eagles claw Of gold holding a half
acorn is novelty in the line Of cigarette
holders
Hand painted miniatures surrounded by
diamonds, rubies and pearls are among the
latest in brooches
Plated match safes OF artistic designs in
patterns to resemble sterling silver have
come in for the holidays.
Dark blue enamel on O Louis XVI gold
watch, inlaid with diamonds and pendant
OF the same order, gives beautiful effect
A silver water pitcher in dull gold and
oxidized Russian finish, tray and goblets to
match, is anon. the latest novelties for table
ware.
A beautiful silver tea service made In
either oxidzed or bright finish is in oriental
designs. The creaner and spoon holders
have gold Innings.
A new style i'll manicure sets is OF silver In
both bright and oxidized finish. The figure
OF crouching tiger ornaments the covers of
the several foxes
A recent design is a silver crumb tray
orncmented with tllisree line work in leaf
n boa ffa.i. ha
scraper or brush is made 10 match
A lndy's brooch consisting Of five moon
stones and fourteen garnets. three Of the
latter being ut each end, the others alter
mating between the moonstones, is a recent
novelty.
Cologne bottles, made Of deposite OF sill
yer on glass, with stoprers after the style OF
Louis XIV, have just made their appearance.
lac silver Is laid on so as To give an odd cut
glass effect
Five turquoises in the form Of a star, with
diamond IN the center Is the design for q
new pendant. The points Of the star are
tipped with diamonds and single turquoises
are set between the intersections of the
points,
For the toilet table q silver powder box
with an entirely new shape has made its ap-
pe4rance. 1t is much natter and larger
around tLan the OLD style. Gold lining, a
hligree oxidized cover aud chased oxidized
body add to its attractions
A card receiver exciting considerable nd
mlration Is of gold and unusually large. The
rim Is an oddity of scrolwork after the style
Of LOUIS XVI, and the plate Itself IS decor
ated with painting OF life saving scene,
Inc colorinG Is dark and rich.
A gorgeous watch for feminine wear on
state occasions has its case covered with rose
diamonds, Each brilliant is set separately.
he fob Chain Is u timex striny OF diamonds
anu pearls, and the pendant a large pearl
surrounded by bunch If brilianta
The latest in clocks is a small, round nickel
tmc piece set In bars OF oxldized silver.
From an opening in the bottom of the clock
and connected with the movement is sus-
pended spring, to which isartached fancy
bisque ornament This takes the place Of the
pendulum
A unique and compact triplicate mirror is
made OF natural wood. with etched. oxdized
silver trimmings The SIDE mirrors work on
LIver CATCHES and may he turned so as to
show the entire face and head Il may also
he foidei IN the form OF a book with the
cover SINGLE mirror.
A miniature gold clock containing a watch
movement makes a pretty and novel paper
weight. Its rim is u continuous group of
cupIds tossing in a wreath Of roses, and the
diai is quantity set Oft with figures of statu-
airy lying broken and disordered For hands
1t has pair of ivory SCISSORS, The whole
rests on saul and crossoones
Weekly.