Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-01-31
The naa,es Ana the Jewellers.

Tho Jewellers Circular
The monin past nat been, unless appear
ances @ers unusually deceptive, an exceed.
'ngly profitable as well as busy one for our
jewelers. and slvarsnnlthe. Never have tho
shops been filed with more extended,
varied and attractive stceks. A notable
feature o. tne goods designed especially for
holiday giits, WIS the remarkably large
production Of articles suited to tic require
ments Of a popular trade; articles deoOra.
two aad useful, and Mt prices wlthln tho
| reach OF average buyers. TIE display Gf
costly articles for ths exclusive fine trade
was also an unusually varied one,
Small gifts Of silver thst cost compara-
! lively HIDE money. provel quick selling
I articles, and not few o these VIII be found
popular throughout the year, for such coca
kions as BIRTHDAYS, chrtsteAlpr.,, progress.
stye eucLce parties aud other times wher,
presents Of moderate value only are called
| Tor. Numbered smong thesa elegant 'ritlas
af9 Gslelaassssss SCI SCI Il i frames So repeiia3'
\ silvep; silver mounted pen wipers, book
l marks In styles too numerous 10 mention,
/ paper knives, letter elips and rulers OF
| silver, pencils, pen holders, inks'anhs,
| mucilage bottles, paper weights, frames FOR
photographs, Thermometers. &3.a
Watches are again worn BIZ tho fashion
/ able folt, not only as convenience, but
an ornament. II Is the correct style TO wear
Y TaA-hCG WIN 'lkCShOfkb hACseu2s ~ lug
land some ladies are going N the extrems
OF an exact revival Of olden times, by wear.
+, ing large old-fashloned watch fastened at
ono side, with n piece Of watered sllS COLON
hanging from 1t, aud tied In bow at rho
end (abput ia inches lonr), with a watch
! key aud old-fashioued seals attached. The
possessors OF watches OF bygone date
| (yeri.able aptiques) are the ones, Of course.
who revived this fashion OF wearing
watches hung from warered ailI; ribbon IL
/ the old fob style. Fobs are kart by the
| fashionable jewellers, with the hook and
| swivel, the watsred ribbon balnR about one
inch Wide and six inches In length.
A good augury for the coming season IS
the present uuqIestlonsble Popularity Of
/ ievelry, especially gold ana silver orna-
ments, and ornaments SET with small but
| precious ooiored stones. Az home. III Paris
and Loudop, extensive preparations were
made by the sHelers to meet rho iucgea5'
| ing demand for personal Hdorn.ienta ct the
| holiday eeason. Not only has tbe Princess
| OF Wales made the Indies alt happy during
| the past twelvemonth by showing her ap-
proval OF jawalry, but the Prince OF Wales
has econ equally kind to the steiner sex by
appearing In evening dress with q gold
Chain and diamond studs showing consple-
| uously on the low walsteoat and broad ex-
panse Of shirt front.
Ii Is equally Fashionable to waar the watch
Hltu queen chaln, ana more is no end 10
| the conesits employed as pendants TO these
chains. Locksta are much favored as
pendants, and newcomer OF promise In
| this direction Is fiuted, with brilliant SET
! in the centre. Little gold wire baskets,
! satohnls, eotton-bales, vinaigrettes, buckets,
/ fans and other realistic designs, edd 10 the
list OF queen pendants. The ball pendants
continue popular, especially, richly chased
ard snameled ones. Glove buttoners also
figure as pendants TO watch ohHtne.
Fine mounstone5 continue to gain cd.
mirsrs ard not 3 few scarf pins and finger
rings for gentlemen are Set with Que Of
these gems. hair ornament seen recently
employed rare moonstone rs a central
object, from which appeared to spring flno
gold wires get with hriiiants.
Jewelry set with pearls IL much worn at
tho present time. Pearls are especially
priZsd as necklaces, not only when the
wearer can afford several strands OF foe
pearls, but In the simpler ornaments, as for
instance two tiny gold chains held ia place
at intervals by lltsle "motlfs" Of peatls.
Enameled iewelTy, both with and without
gems, still charm the fair sex. During the
holiday season just passed, brooches. CON
sisting OF small cluster or flowers
enameled In natures colots, proved TO be
good selling articles Many of the new
bonnet pins which, by the way are larger
In s!zs than formerly, represent In enamel a
hingls favorite flower.