The sun., 1895-05-26
NEW JEWELS FOR WOMEN.
Wonderful Things In Buckles. Pins. Gar.
ters, Riding WhIpa. and Purses.


ters, Riding Whips. ana Purses.
Skirt grips are among the latest novelties in
the way of jewelry for women. They resemble
handsome pins or clasps, have a strong gold
oye attached to the reverse side. in which tho
hook that is usually sewed on the band OF a
skirt is meant to be fastened. Some of these new
comers on the toilet table are plain and substan-
tial, but others are a mass Of fligree work and
arc studded with Jewels. These skirt grips arc
useful little articles intended to help to hold up
heavy gown and keep it in place at the waist
line. where so often a gap Is visible between
bodice and skirt. They are likely to supersede
the gold clasp pins used for this purpose.
Belt buckles are a conspicuous feature in the
present mode of dress, and so many unique and
pleasing styles are displayed that it Is hard to
decide which is prettiest. One of tho hand
soonest consists OF heavy oval ring of gold.
about which 10 coiled q serpent or lizard with
many jewels In its head. Others are OF oxidized
or sterling silver strands twisted plated COM
pactly. making a beautiful even mesh. Again.
the buckle is formed of infinitesimal rings
linked ono within the other. Some Of the pref
tiest resemble, as tho darkies say, shore
'nuff" buckle. suggesting real use as well
as ornament, and these are quite as attractive
rs their more frivolous companions.
Another style is like an antique medallion with
quaint figures embossed upon it, and yet an
other is ouriously carved. with medieval sug-
Restons in Its workmanship. The heur de lis
enamelled In natural colors adornE tho highly
FURNISHED surface of handsome buckle, and
distinctive types OF decoration Of all the Louis
are popular ornamcn:ations. Tiny medallions
rich with many coored enamel work. are set
closely about polished concave centre. and
this 10 one OF the prettiest styles.
The zone-shaped clasps for evening wear In
in shape and construction. and would lend dis
tinction to the simplest evening gown.
Cigarette holders for feminine smokers are
delicate enough to tempt the women who do not
use them to envy those who do. The slender
mouthpiece is Of clearest amber. the tiny bowl
of rich yellow gold. and the stem embellished
with all manner OF curious conceits Some
times the design Is n fretted birds claw uphold
ing a hollow ball. Again, a serpent twines
about the stem, creeping up toward the lips OF
tho smoker. its head set with diamonds. and
emsralds Cleaning in its eyes, The stem Of
Just as 1t comes from the factory. wrapped in
tinsel paper. with the red label about tlo middle
also carried out In slender match safe. even the
gnawed on end of the cigar being IN evidence.
safes. one rare Specimen is or agate a pec.Iiar
pale green IN tint, with queer Egyptian heads
and symbols carved on 1t. This little trinket is
Dainty. delicate. and almost gossamcr Ike in
appearance are the butterfly veil pins. which
have won a deserved popularity. They are in
all sizes. from the baby butterfly scarcely larger
than good sized pea to the bigger insects that
hover over the garden beds The cOlors are
vivid and variegated in exact imitation Of ma
ture. and In many cases the wings are gemmed
with diamonds. Those in black and gold are
BEAUTIFUL. some are made entirely OF pearls and
Others Of pale gold. not painted Ia gnudy hucs,
but veined and streaked with darker yellow.
These veil pins cost from So to $50 or $50. and
seem singularly appropriate fo@use with diaph-
anOus gauZes and tissues.
Stocking supporters are brought out with all
the ordinary buckles. slides: and loops OF pure
gold. Whether or not the East lndin maidens
of high degree wear such Oriental Yartcrs
are displayed here. they are certainly
very beautiful. The clasps ali show symbolic
tracery and are made rich with precious stones.
sapphires which form the centre piece. enwreath-
ed with diamonds. emeralds. ana tOurnaiines.
Our handsomest gartcrs are generally made to
order" said the salesman who was displaying
these treasures. Nearly every one who makes
u present OF a pair wants gems put in them that
are typical OF something and wants them ar
ranged in an original design. Thus sapphires
monds purity, and so on. Riding whips and
crops for our feminine customers also made
10 order, as nearly every one has her own idea OF
the design she wishes. A ruby surrounded by
diamonds set in the gold handle OF whip
makes handsome appearance. Rubies are ex-
them to tighten them up, and whip OF that de-
scription costs over $500. Jcwelled whips are
fad now, because IL IL the custom among women
IN the smurt set who ride or drive or hunt 10
hang their collection OF whips on the dOorof
their morning room vi the door Of the hall, atter