The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-04
INCREASED USE OF JEWELS.
Some Of the --latest Novelties That Are
Worn by ParisiRns.


The jewellers art has taken pthe smallest
details of dress. 1t gives us even chased
and jewelled corset hooks and eyes and
buckles for stocking supporters in charm
ing designs, set with precious stones. Shoe
buckles, girdles and girdle clasps com
from the jewellers workshops, but the
richest decoration Is reserved for the neck
and head.
Hatpins, formerly insignificant objects
valued only for their usefulness, have
advanced to imposing ornaments, says
the Paris correspondent Of the JeuelersI
Circuldr-Weekly. Immense pear-shaped
pearls, dragon flies spreading enamelled
wings, money-wort leaves of natural size
In transparent enamel, great opal balls,
%amethysts as large as those Of the bishops
rings Of ancient times, figures Of sylphs
in chased gold n mermaids in sea green
enamelled draperies, sword hilts in antique
designs-all these things are drawn into
service as fastenings for the hats Of the
present mode-invisible balancing poles,
as 1t were, to their very %precarous and un-
balanced structure.
The combs worn at the back Of the hair
are made Of transparent shell, thickly set
with gems, and the little buckles which
hold the hair at the neck are similarly
fashioned. The large pins which hold
the brim Of the hat at the back are most
frequently decorated with the wings Of
Mercury and from the great popularity
of this symbol it would seem that the woman
Of the twentieth century has placed her
self under the protection of this most prao-
tically gifted OF the deities.
More jewelry Is being worn now than
for several yean past. This is attributed in
part to the revival Of the Theatre Italien, "
which In the past year has brought back
to life the splendors Of its former day.
The custom of drinking tea in public re-
sorts Is inducing women to make elaborate
t~oilettes for afternoon and to wear jewels
by daylight. To all this is added the ele-
ment Of rivalry among the wealthy foreign
visitors, who try each to exceed the other in
luxury and elegance.
Next to pearls, which always hold the
first place, ranks the emerald. which is the
favorite stone Of the moment. Necklaces,
pendants. rings and corsage ornaments are
made OF emeralds, cut In their own peculiar
fashion and combined with diamonds. 1t Is
really one Of the most effective and becom-
ing stones.
A charming novelty consists Of TWO little
h~airpins made Of platinum, the high round
ed tops powdered over with diamond dust.
They are intended to fasten the veil to the
edges Of the hat. and, lying close to the
hair and the face, have a fascinating effect.
Dame Fashion Is now giving her special
attention to neck ornaments. There are
strings Of pearls, measured by metres, and
diamond necklaces OF few but perfect
stones; chased and enamelled pendants OF
every description-strange flowers, ivory
nymphs rising out Of diamond waves,
enameiled dragon flies swaying on bright
colored flower cups and crystal elves,
whose sparkling eyes peep out from burst
ing buds. Hagen with the "~Nibelungen"
treasure, watched by the Rhine maidens, |
gives the motif TO a neck ornament Of such
Valkyrie could supply a fitting background.
More delicate in design Is q necklace made
OF two golden serpents biting into a rosy
pearl-a taste easily conceived.
Brooches are being worn again to some
extent, and the newest designs show olus-
tens Of bright colored gems, apparently
thrown together in confusion, but really
arranged with method. Pendants, how
ever, remain the most fashionable orna-
ment. They accompany all costumes and
Jewellers highest art,lwhich is eIerted to
make this ornament so tasteful and elegant
that when fashion tires Of 1t it will be q
worthy object for the collectors
The wretched weather OF the present
season has brought the umbrella much
into evidence as an accessory to street cos
tunes. This is an article which gives
opportunity for the display Of character
istio taste and true elegance. 1t should
have the appearance Of being substantial
at the same time that the effort is to make
it light. The p~rettiest ones are OF rattan,
with chased gold handles In antique designs.
Wooden handles are decorated with heads
of birds or a~nimais-eagles, swans, ducks
and ~woodcooks. dogs, rabbits, donkeys or
elephants. in gold and silver. The UNI
brella tip is Of gold and the fastening or
namented with a little monogram in gems.
The silk IL in very dark but rich shades OF
blue, green, violet or garnet.
The short sleeves with which the winter
nave beer provided, in keeping
with the fashion II not with season, have
bid bracelets to rise from their long sleep.
Their golden chains rattle once more, round
out gems decorate them and white arms
out willingly for that symbol OF
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