The Washington times., 1906-01-22
BIRTHSTONfS USED IN FANORS
GIVEN BY BRIDAL COUPLE

Birthstones and birth flowers, fash
toned into gifts for bridesmaids and
groOmsmen, are a fad among the
wealthy this season. As an ornament
for a ring or hatpin or as the whole
design for a scarf pin or brooch, they
give an opportunity for originality that
adds 10 the intrinsic value of the pres
ents and makes them more desirable
because of their Individuality. This new
scheme in patterns is completed by hav-
ing the remenbra noes for women and
men as nearly alike as possible. so that
the idea of decoration Will be carried out
where il is suitable. instead, for in
stance, of having young women receive
bracelets. whilc the men are given ciga-
rette boxes. as was formerly the Gus
tom.
If made of pearls or diamonds these
gifts are expensive and for some Of the
big weddings 5000 is paid for each pres
ent, but the same idea may be worked
cut in gold or even silver, for so and
up, so that those who haven't hundreds
of dollars TO spend on these souvenirs
can have original ones for comparatively
little expense.
In selecting gifts according to this
plan Of birthstone or flowers they may
be symbOncal Of the month of the we'd
ding, or, If desirable. of that in which
either the bride or the bridegroom was
born. For weddings in January the
garnet is the appropriate stone, and can
be worked up prettily into clusters for
a mans scarf pin or as a brooch for
young woman. A narrow gold band
with a high setting for the garnet is
another pretty souvenir for a brides
maid, while watch fob of a cluster Of
H..
the groomsmen.
II desirable the seasons can also be
worked into these original patterns, a s
can the flowers worn in certain months,
whether they are the birth blossoms or
not. What would be pretter than an
orchid brooch made Of pearls-a white
one representing January or the season
and two pink pearl petals 70 give the
flower natural appearance? a tiny
gold stem adds touch OF warmth 10
the pin that is pleasing. A scarf pin
designed In the same way would be
most acceptable 10 any young man,
whether ne cared for pearls or for the
flowers, because Of its distinct artistic
Beautiful things can be fashioned out
OF diamonds IN carrying out this fad II
July is the birth month. A small sun
burst OF little diamonds Is an ornament
for the bridesmaids gown or 20 be worn
as pendant on necklace. and most
useful for other occasions, while a scarf
pin, a watch fob Of diamonds or a small
finger ring with single stone relieves
the conventional black of the mems
clothes and adds brightness -nd sparkle
Both these have been given at a fash
Ionable wedding this season.
Pansies Of enamel with a pearl or
birthstone in the center are decidedly
pretty for the woman, but not SO suit
able FOR a mans use. Enamel violets in
blue. with a diamond or pearl in the
center, make beautiful brooches and
rather attractive scarfpins.
For June birthday the June roses
with red enamel petals. or with tiny
white pearl petals. are dainty fashioned
N any way
E II the bride or bridegroom has a par
eicular love for animals and wishes the
bridal party 10 have something that will
always be a. Temebrance. tiny pearl or
aiamond horses would be acceptable as
lifts and bear a distinct personality
fhis idea was carried further by bride
Tho rides horseback continually, her gift
eing a jewel horse with an enaTlel
addle. Teins, etc. and the bridegroom
ave a horse with a black enamel har-
ess delicately but clearly outlined
nong the stones 10 his ushers
Seal rings. with the birth flower sur
lunding the seal. on which the initials