The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-12-22
WILL DAZZLE LONDON
THE DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH
WILL WEAR EUGENIE'S CROWN.
1t Cost Mrs. Vanderbilt 5000, OOO-Brad-
ley-Martin, Gould and Aston Cir
clets Cost Fortunes.

New York Recorder.
The famous diamond crown Of the EN-
press Eugene is again about to cross the
ocean. This time it will go to England
where 1t will dazzle London society upon
the brow of the new Duchess Of Marlbor-
ough. II Dame Rumor speaks truly, Mrs.
Willie K. has decided to present this beau
tiful jewel to her now titled daughter, and 1t
will soon leave America for good. 1t seems
strange that this magnificent circlet which
was made long ago to grace the head of
Frances Empress will now be worn in
England. and by an American.
Years ago 1t was designed for the red-gold
curls of Eugene. the tall and stately En-
press, whose instructions when ordering 1t
were that 1t should be the most magnificent
crown in existence. and the result was
creation of beauty. The design Is wreath
of flowers, and beautiful flowers they GER
ta!nly are, for every one is a bed Of jewels.
The principal flowers are roses. and these
are made entirely Of diamonds. Single
pearls form the rosebuds, and so large are
these pearls that solitary pearl is sufh-
cient for one bud. But the most exquisite of
all are the violets, and for these pure giis-
tening sapphires are used with the stems Of
gold. studded with emeralds. Here and
there. to lend additional color to this almost
priceless treasure. are rich rubies. the effect
of which is dazzling.
1t is literally wreath of sparkling roses
and violets. and perfectly are they
formed that were 1t not for the dazzling
briliancy they could easily be mistaken for
the real flowers. It is a crown for royal
heads. For it Mrs. Vanderbilt paid the
handsome price Of 900. 1t is not so cum
bersome as the majority OF these crowns,
and fits the head to nicely. When hold
ing this beautiful circiet in your hand you
I'm imposing attitude by her throne with this
gem cleaning from her brow she gazes
upon the splendor OF her court.
FINEST IN ENGLAND.
The crclet will now sparkle upon the head
of the late Miss Consuelo, and Of all her
jewels the new Duchess will have nothing
more magnificent. Mrs. Willie X. Wander
bit wore the crclet on many occasions at
her recent receptions, both here and abroad
and upon each appearance 1t brought forth
bursts of admiration.
While 1t will be admired by English soce-
| ty people, a number of other Jewels Amos.
| as fine will be seen In New York bathrooms
| this winter. One in particular will be that
worn by Mrs. Bradley-Martin. Like Mrs.
vanderbilt's, it has crowned queenly head.
| cite. and came from over the ocean in a
! little faded casket OF purple velvet Under
the monogram is lock and key Of gem-in-
| crusted gold. faint, sweet fragrance still
| fingers in the yellow satin lining, and amid
the folds nesties this magnificent token OF
the sweet gentlewoman who once wore 1t.
Mrs. Bradley Martin paid royalty for the
circlet, the sum being considerably over the
| 100000 mark. 1T Is unlike the modern coro-
nets and t:aras, In that great amount of
| gold is shown. The central point is over
| four inches high. and there are nine points
| gradually declining in size. Each point is
| studded with diamonds Beneath this there
! is a band of alternate rubies and sapphires
| set round with diamonds and joined by per-
! feet fieur-de-lis formed of diamonds Every
the effect OF this superb clustering can bet
| ter be imagined than described. The entire
c.rclet Is set in crown OF gold over an inch
| wide, and II Is probably the heaviest crown
| that will be worn this winter
1t was thought some time ago that Lon
don would be treated to a sight of this royal
| Jewel on the head OF Mrs. Bradley-Mar-
| tins daughter. Miss Cornelia, however
married the Earl OF Craven, and an Earrs
| wife Is not expected to wear such a coro-
net. For a lady Of this distinction is re-
| served a wreath OF strawberry leaves, min
| gled with pearls.
will be worn by Mrs. Theodore A. Have
| Never 1t Is almost entirely of red rubies
IL was the princely gift of the sugar king
/ to his charming wife at>the recent celebra-
does Mrs. Havemeyer. who Is an Austrian
by birth, look in this flashing crown, and
right royalty does she wear 1t.
The check Mr.. Havemeyer drew Tor this
gift Is said TO have been az large as, IL not
larger than, Mr.. Bradley-Martin paid for
Queen Marie Antoinette's crown.
| Another crown that Will match any In
maaninence will be worn by Mrs. George