The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-06-09

Colored pearls have come back i'll G ape
punches and promise to be we'll received.
Cats eye jewelIy set in Australian gold,
which best harmonizes with the peculiar
color of the gem, is still a fad among the
fashlonables. Among the wedding gifts of
Mrs. William II. Vanderbilt's niece, Miss
Ethel Vanderbilt Allen, a few weeks ago,
was a superb necklace Of cats eyes. set in
gold, with clasps of gold. The gift WAS
from Mrs. Hicks Lord, ant was widely ad-
mired.
A novel and very beautiful wedding pres-
emit on exhibition at q noted jewelers. is a
b~onbonniere in gold in the form of a small
bag, tied roundt the neck with a band of
rose diamonds finished off in a true lovers
knot, and with a cluster Of the same gems
in the open neck.
The latest use of the all persuasive tur-
quoise is seen in black net wells. sparsely
powdered with turquoise jewels. The de-
mand for small-sized turquoises has heen
enormous of late, and the jewelers. for some
time were not aware as to the use the GUS
toners were putting them. One keen fell
low In the trade, however, upon investiga-
ton, foundt that to the milliner rs we'll as
to this customer he owed some thanks for
tho expanded trade in turquoises.
Butterflies come to us in the shops in ever
greater numbers and varieties. Black lace
butterflies, with rubies and garnets as eyes,
and gold tinsel ones set with diamonds and
pearls, are sold for both millinery and
dress purposes, some being big enough to
form mn entire low waist front. Mrs.
| George kidd of Fifth avenue, wore at q re-
ception last week. given in honor of Mrs.
Rsnssalear Crueer Cullen Gordon). a beige
Worth gown made a la Cleopatra with Il
butterfly ornament rs a belt. 1t was gor-
neously studied with garnets, aud the two
colors blended richly together.
A novelty is some tiny smelling bottles
standing two inches high with Hat tops.
1 tniniutura editions IF tina fnshipnnhlo lp rOo
ones. They are carried in the glove.
Tn flower bracelet is catching on re-
markably. They are sold in silver.
Tho designs in forRet-me-nots of t%urquoises
| and daisies of pearls are in great demand.
These charming ornaments are not very
expensive; you can get u pretty bracelet for
S3. They arc worn singly. Small jeweled
flowers in groups of two or three together,
particularly ~vlolets. prlmloses and daisies,
are scattered over the surface of the newest
imported foulard silken dress patterns and
the same extends to brocades. the blossoms.
however, including garden flowers. wild
flowers, the rare productions of the hot
ho2se and various sorts of foliage.
If you are going to have a tulle or white
lace parasol this summer You must have a
ieweled ring to keep it in place. That is to
shy, from the handle must come \ long
gold chain, on the end Of which is a circle
of gold thicklv set with gems, which is to
slip over the parasol when it il closed, and
at other times go just over the ferule and
fall down on the white background, which
brings out its greatest beauties. The hand
soonest pnraeol of this kind is carried by
Mrs. Cleveland, and bas been often noticed
OF late as she drives by in the park.
1t is of old rose point over white silk; the
handle is of ivory, of that pretty creamy
shade. and Just in the top is set a brilliant
wreath of daisies made of pearls. The long
gold chain starts midway from the handle.
and at tho end is the ring of gold, set with
pearls and diamonds alternating.
The flower and fruit designs are the most
popular ones before the fashionable public.
The cherry breastpin, which is attached to
n plain portrait brooch, il entirely new.