The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-29
GIFTS FOR MISS vANDERBrLr.
The Duke VIII Give Her a beautiful
brooch with Mig Ruby.
From the New York World.

Brooch with Big Ruby.
From the New York World.
Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt spent the
greater part of the last week in enter
tanning and being entertained by the
Duke Of Marlborough. Her evenings have
been his. Her mornings have been oc-
cupied in making a tour of the shops.
Her afternoons have been devoted 10
various duties connected with the final
arrangements for the celebration of her
nuptials As to these she always ad-
vises with her mother.
The future mistress OF the Marlbor-
oush estates will not be possessed Of the
famous Blenheim casket Of Jewels until
she assumes her position in England as
the duchess of Marlborough. These gems
are OF such enormous value that the duty
upon them would in itself constitute a
snaN fortune. The duke has already
given practical illustration of his
aversion 10 paying American tariff duties
ana Tor this reason has deferred the pre-
sentation of the jewels until he shall have
brought his bride 10 Blenheim So Miss
vanderbilt must be content with his de-
scrlptton of them.
The duke. however, has not been lax
in the matter of gifts He has already
presented TO her a gift of Jewels valued
az NO,00' which he brought with him
from England. He is also having fash
Toned a magnificent brooch. Rubies are
the IaVorite gems of the MARLBOROUGH
family. He has, therefore selected this
stone Tor the centerpiece of this superb
pfooch. \ pigeOn-blOod ruby, oblong In
shape, weighing twenty carats. is sur
rounded by circle Of diamonds, each
JeMei perfect in itself and cut with mar
Vellous skill. lnlaid in gold hligree and
surrounding this is a line of pearls, num-
perlhs twenty-five. These are a degree
larger than the diamonds.
a succession of tiny semi-circlcs in gold
trihBes the outer edge Of the handsome
pm. me exquisite workmanship and the
originality of the design make this one Of
the most superb ornaments conceivable
The price of it exceeds $4,000.
Inc wearing of the old-fas hioned brooch
mas been revived TO some extent and the
Iact that il is selected for a bridal gift
Tor the youthful duchess insures its po-
sition IN public favor. Miss Nanderbilts
riches viii be so greatly enhanced by the
numerous additions to her already large
collection of jewels that S3O00OOO will not
cover the total valuation
Another gift for Miss Vanderbilt Is a
bracelet or curious design. wrought in
Etrusean gold. A broad band measuring
halt-inch in width, Is embellished by a
pattern IN deicately traced vines over
Us surface. Small stones are used pro-
fusely to give an almost Kaleidoscope
appearance and to emphasize the beauty
and value of this unique tribute. Dia-
monds rubies, emeralds pearls and small
opals vie with each other In enhancing the
brilliant effect. They are so arranged
that the colors of the stones blend in per-
feet harmony.
il heavy gold wire ring, with one flaw
less diamond of the pinkish variety set
IN claw, Is the costly gift of a friend Of
the bride. Three circles of fine gold are
joined together In fashioning another
ring for her adOrnment. one is surmount-
ca Dy an emerald of peculiar oval shape
another is with diamond cut in con-
Nenuonal style, and the third ruby du-
plicating the emerald. The settings are
placed in a diagonal FORM
., Laqy LILY Berestord, who will have
the distinguished honor Of being sponsor
Tor the betrothal, will present a most
magnificent bridal Qffering-a reproduc-
uon OF her famous ruby set, which Is
the admiration of the court circle in
England. This she wears at the queens
draWing-rooms and upon other state oc-
casions. This group Of ornaments con-
sIsls OF siBht pieces. The most gorgeous
Is glrdle composed Of tiny stones in
crusted in gold; two ruby clasps to adorn
the sleeves, bar pin, which Is ablaZe
with gems; two ruby bracelets, one COM
posed of a number of small stones strung
upon a golden chain, the other with an
oval clasp in which are set rubies of
purest ray and various sizes; a ban
deau for the hair Stimulating coronet,
and a companion piece for the hair In
the form of dagger with JeWeled hilt
to be thrust through the coil, completes
the array. The ingenuity of the London
! jeweller to whom has been entrusted the
| making of these gifts has been severely
taxed, and he has had great difficulty In
obtaining genuine stones. However, by
the time the duchess reaches Blenhem
she will find a beautiful rose velvet case
In which will be inclosed this odd and
beautiful gift.
Lady Beresford did much during her
reign as a member of the Churchill family
to reinstate many of its former glories.
Among other things, she rejected the rude
stamp employed by them for marking
their linen, etc, and substituted instead
artistic designs wherever It became neces-
sary to identify the household belongings.
| For this purpose she had compiled a set
of books in which are found the crest,
! initials. monogram and armorial bearings
of the ancient family, Churchill, from It's
| incipiency to the present day. These treas
ures, which represented her own indi-
vidual tastes, as well as perpetuate the
| family history, she will donate to her sue
| cessor and protege, Miss Consuelo
1t is said the bridesmaids have con-
ceved the pretty idea Of giving to the
bride a collection of opals. Each one Of
the young women will have fashioned an
article of jewelry of their own collection,
and when the pieces are finished, they Will
be inclosed in a handsome casket, upon
the cover of which the bride-elects mono
gram will be wrought in opals. Platinum
will be used, instead of gold, as the metal
basis from which all this magnifcence
will be moulded.
Mrs AlVa Vanderbilt will add another
| casket of gems to the collection, known as
the world-renowned Gavit jewels, of the
fifteenth century style.