The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-09
THE FASHION IN JEwELRY.
All the Original Designs are Taken Di-
 rect From Nature.

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 rect From Nature.
 All the designs which have been ac- tually originated by living artists and compose the art of the day seem to be taken direct from the world of nature.
 The leaf of the geranium. the fruit Of the vine, or the flower of the poppy may serve as models to be carried out in precious gems. It is by these things that the jewels of this age will be re- cognized by future generations. One is glad to notice that artists are not con fined entirely to copying designs of the periods of Louis XIV, Louis XIV. and Louis XVI, but that some scope is giv- en to their original genius.
 Coronets are superseding tiaras in popular favor. A beautiful coronet has a fairly close design surmounted by magnificent pear-shaped and round di- almonds, the center one measuring an inch in length. A still popular fashion lis to have the single stones for either tiaras or combs set on springs. One novel tiara with curious outstanding fan-shaped ornaments was suggested by the Egyptian type of decoration and looks singularly suitable and becoming in raven locks.
 An entirely new decoration for the hair consists of a couple of large flow CTS on narrow fillet. These are in- tended to come on each side of the hair in front. They are in brilliants, and the effect of the shadows to the blos- soms is given by an inlay of cut rubies.
 There seems only one idea for neck laces now, and that is for a delicate chain studded at intervals with flat set groups of three stones. The ends of the chain are passed through clasp in front gemmed in the new way. and they finish in couple of jewelled drops, probably in leaf design. l Dog collars are fashionable as ever but the old and somewhat inartistic mo- tion of rows upon rows of pearls. has given place to three slender bands set with brilliants and connected at inter vals by graceful sprays of flowers. l A diamond shoulder strap. is the last addition to the fashionable jewel case. It is made in some elegant scroll design, and finishes at the back, where it fast ems to the top of the corsage with couple of single stone drops. Tn front i it hangs several inches lower, and ends in a tassel studded and fringed with gems.
 Plain gold is seldom seen now. and when it is used is colored to initiate the old metal, and given the same dull ap- 1 pearanee. Then a consummate artist 1 has made it up into designs showing 1 the most exquisitely modelled little Cu- pids. In one brooch a couple of these saucy rogues toss a football, composed of perfect pearl, between them. In another the golden child with wind- blown. golden hair clutches balloon, also composed of a pearl, while he bat ties with the wind. The genius of the craftsman is shown not only in the pre- feet modelling and proportions of the tiny figures, but in the movement and action expressed.
 Round watches are the craze of the moment, enamelled and studded with diamonds, to be used by fair ladies. | Gentlemen's watches are, however. also carried out with elaborate and beauti- 1 ful workmanship. Flat watches with an inlay of pale gray blue enamel deco rated with Louis Seize designs in gold lare very beautiful. An absolutely unique specimen suggested apparently by Japanese art Iis made of steel, euli- ously inlaid with gold.-London Daily Mail.