Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1905-02-04
FASHION IN JEWELRY.
ALI tho Original Designs Arc Taken
Direct from Nature.

Direct from Nature.
All the designs which have been &C
tually originated by living artists and
compose the art Of the day seem to be
taken direct from the world of nature,
says the London Daily Mail.
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. 1t is by these things
that the jewels of this age will be
recognized by future generations. One
is glad to notice that artists are not
confined entirely to copying designs
of the period of Louis XIV, Louis XIV.
and Louis XVI, but that some scope
is given to their original genius.
Coronets are superseding tiaras in
popular favor. A beautiful coronet
has fairly close design surmounted
by magnificent pear-shaped and round
ed diamonds, the center one measur-
ing an inch in length. A still popular
fashion is to have the single stones
for either tiaras or combs set on
springs. One novel tiara, with curl
GUS outstanding fan-shaped ornaments,
was suggested by the Egyptian type
of decoration and looks singularly suit
able and becoming in raven locks.
An entirely new decoration for the
hair consists of a couple of large flow
ers 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 in the
blossoms is given by an inlay of cut
rubies.
There seems only one idea for neck
laces now and that is for delicate
chain studded at intervals with fiat
set groups of three stones. The ends
of the chain are passed through a
clasp in front, gemmed in the new
way, and they finish in a couple of
Jeweled drops, probably in a leaf de-
sign.
Dog collars are fashionable us ever,
but the old and somewhat inartistic
notion of rows upon rows of pearls
has given place to three slender bands
set with brilliants and connected at
intervals by graceful sprays of flow
ers.
A diamond shoulder strap is the last
addition to the fashionable woman's
jewel case. 1t is made Of some ele-
CANT scroll design, and finishes at the
back, where it fastens to the top of
the corsage with a couple of single
stone drops. In front it hangs several
inches lower, and ends in a tassel
studded and fringed with gems.
Plain gold Is seldom seen now, and
when 1t Is used is colored to initiate
the old metal, and given the same
dull appearance. Then q ccnsummate
artist has made 1t up into designs
showing the most exquisitely modelled
little Cupids. In one brooch a couple
of these saucy rogues toss a football,
composed of a perfect pearl, between
them. In another the golden child
with wind-blown, golden hair clutches
balloon, also composed of a pearl,
while he battles with the wind. The
genius of the craftsman Is shown not
only in the perfect modelling and pro.
portions of the tiny figures, but in the
movement and action expressed.
Round watches are the craze of the
| moment, enameled and studded with
| diamonds, to be used by fair ladies'.
Mems watches are, however, also car
ried out with elaborate and beautiful
workmanship. Flat watches, with an
inlay Of pale gray blue enamel. deco
rated with Louis Seize designs in gold,
are very beautiful. An absolutely
unique specimen, suggested apparently
by japanese art, is made of steel, Gu
riously inlaid with gold.