The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-29

ing and their non-transparency gives
none of the flashing luster which we
| have been accustomed to consider as
unsuitable, except at evening feStiVi
| ties Opals, too, are somewhat of the
same character, and the superstition
| attached to them is gradually dying
out among sensible. people. These new
er look their best, however, save when
set with diamonds. the iridescent
| lights of the brilliants seeming to add
| that touch of life to the opal that is
needful to give 1t perfection. Neither
| turquoise nor opals should be laid away
in cases for very long periods. as the
effect of the light upon them gives them
radiance and color.
l must not forget to tell you that
| marquise rings are the denier dernier
cri. They are of one diamond cut in
that shape, not too pointed, but round
ed off little like the antique gems.
Small diamonds are placed around
each side of the ring. Orange color
diamonds appear to be coming into
fashion. but they are only pretty in sets
or chains, New, also, and most curl
Gus are the long, fine gold chains held
together in the center of the neck with
small crab in wrought gold. In the
center of it's back is small watch,
set in diamonds similar to those worn
in the button hole.
Talking of gems reminds me that
comparatively few people ever think of
cleaning them; but allow them to get
extremely dirty, and then send them to
| jeweler. This accumulation of dirt
is very injurious to the stones Every
few months all rings, brooches and
such articles as are in constant use
less frequently for those seldom worn
should be brushed with a tooth brush
which has been dipped in eau de CO.
logne; if the setting is open it must be
brushed from the back. Then lay the
articles in heap of lockwood sawdust
which has been slightly heated be-
forehand and leave them for 30 min
utes. Gold chains may be washed in
soapsuds, drying them on a soft towel
by pulling the chain backwards and
forwards, but care must be taken to
pull it the right way of the curb, or
link. These may also be placed in
sawdust, the particles of which can be
easily blown away afterwards. The
least damp between the links is very
likely to cause them to wear more rap
idly.
Earrings are once again in favor
though not yet exactly popular.
The kind which will be mostly seen is
the Italian style-great loops that al
most touch the shoulders. BY a new
invention these can be affixed to the
ears without that disagreeable process
of piercing" having to take place.
Novelties in Steel Ornaments.
There are a great many novelties in
pretty steel ornaments, some of them
being SO fine as to give the suggestion
of lace in the distance. There are old
fashioned looking new purse bags en-
broidered with steel; there are beauti-
full waist buckles in the same style, the
belt being of gross-grain ribbon. But
the greatest novelty of all are the fine
steel chains with two steel pendants at
tached. The chains pass round the sail
ors knot, the ends falling lower down
in the front. They are very chic
saw them on some very stylish blouses
or silk skirts. The collar of the blouse
forms a kind of Lilliputian fichu in
cream silk muslin, the knot being ar
ranged and held down in the way
have described.