The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-12
The Latest Styles in Rings.
Fronl Harper's Basar.

One of the most interesting things in this
modern life of ours is the decadence of
many superstitions that have long been
held to. twas but few years ago that
the opal was regarded as q most unlucky
stone. while to-day che fashionable jeWeler
has all he can 90 to supply the great de-
mand for them. Public sentiment has en-
tirely changed, and to-day the opal is be-
lieved to be lucky, and fashion has adopted
it. Opal rings are just the thing now, and
for beauty and display they can hardly be
excelled. An opal set in small
circle of diamonds or pearls makes most
beautiful ring, and they are worn now
in all styles, it being the stone itseR that is
fashionable. If one can get rid of the mere
superstition of i'll luck. and wear an opal
ring, the very latest idea of fashion and
modern thought are complied with. Another
fad in jewels in the wearing OF Wisconsin,
pearls in rings. These pearls are from
Sugar river, Wisconsin, but they rival the
oriental pearls in many ways. We should
feel proud Of this native product that
has become so fashionable, and they
are worth of all admiration. They
are of all rare colors, pink, black,
and bronze-tints not possessed by the Orr.
entail pearls, and altogether they form a
most beautiful setting. They are set TO-
gether in pairs and threes, sometimes five
small ones in a row, and again they are ems
circled with small diamonds, which act adj
mirably to set off the natural tiats Of the
pearl These rings may be purchased in all
styles at prices ranging from $50 for the
single pearls to ten times as much for the
more elaborate styles.
Diamonds are always fashionable, and
rubies and sapphires come next in popular
taste. These gems have a permanent hold,
and styles change very little regarding
them. 1t is safe to say that young ladies
prefer solitaire, and it is likely that for
engagement rings it will always be popular,
but after that the two-stone rings are most
fashionable. The choice Of the Jewels is
left to the taste of the wearer, but one of
the stones is generally a diamond.
sometimes where two diamonds
are worn, the stones differ slightly in
color, so that one serves to set of the beauty
of the other. A diamond with ruby or sap
phire makes beautiful combination, and
where the diamond is the center stone Of the
three, the effect is very good. A new style
In engagement rings is one which will prob
ably not meet with general favor. The ring
does not form a complete circle, but the two
ends overlap one another, and each end is
set with diamond, which brings the two
jewels up and down. 1t ia more than likely,
however, that the solitaire will continue
the favorite as suggested. The English
wedding ring. which is narrow band, but
very thick, is still most popular; the So
called American ring being a wide and
altogether too prominent band.
Snake rings are also in favor, being COM
posed Of two or three coils. Sometimes
jewels are set in for eyes, and again the ring
is made Of plain gold. Coil rings. or rope
rings, made Of two or three twisted wires,
are also worn. These rings are all gold, or
else OF gold and platina alternating. Another
curious ring is the rheumatism ring. which
is composed of iron, filed in with some other
metal The ring is supposed to be a pre-
ventive against rheumatism, but it will
not appeal to many people on account of its
beauty. The slender marquise ring Is always
favorite, with central stone surrounded
with small pearls or diamonds. "Pinky"
rings are still much affected by young
ladies, who select with the gem appropriate
to the month of their birth.