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single settings Of emi-precious stones.
Jade and coral have been specially popular,
while the green finish of gold as we'll as
the rose has been we'll received.
The question OF whether bracelets will
continue in fashion is one that cannot be
answered with absolute certainly The
first movement toward their Introduction
began five years ago, but 1t did not re-
ceive a hearty Endorsement until short
sleeves became in vogue. Then bracelets
jumped into universal favor and they have
continued their popularity.
Next to bracelets come necklaces, which
have appeared in an infinite variety of de-
signs from the single strands of diamonds
or pearls to the most deliberately ieweled
creations ard from the tiny gold chain
with a simple pendant to the festooned
chains set with ,alnethysts, pearls aqua,
marines, peridots, tourmalines and tur-
quoises.
One jeweler of prominence predicts great
development in gold articles, carved and
otherwise treated to secure artistic eff
fects. He claims that as the stones are
now used only to helghten the effect, the
metal ornament will be Of first Importance
and the stones will not take the first place
as formerly.
Apropos Of the use of semi-precious
stones it may be stated that in the last
two years the increase in the number and
application OF these articles has been enor-
NOUS and the price has consequently ad-
vanced accordingly. They are double the
expense that they were three years ago
and they introduce so many colors that
were never used before that they suggest
infinite possibilities for artistic treatment.
or the semi precious stones most in use
the aquamarlne, tourmaline and the peridot
are the three most popular stones. A
knowledge of the semi-precious stones is
most essential to the modern jeweler.
The cuttings of stones is another i'm
portant feature that shows the iuctua-
lions OF fashion While the round cut
form is emlnently the most satisfactory
for diamonds and others of the precious
stones, the calibre or square cutting now
fills an important place.
Like the marquise, twentieth century and
pear shaped cutting for rubies, diamonds
and emeralds, 1t representa- a feeling Of
the moment. Rich people can buy articles
constructed OF calbre stones ns they have
money TO expend on extremes.
But while the desire for this style OF cut
ting may continue for a few years, and
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designs, the stones being cut to it the set
ting-square. keystone shaped or otherwise
II is a style that will never become univer-
sally popular. 1t is too expensive for the
average public and there is also the diff
fculty in securing lapidaries.
The cushion cutting maintains its pOpu-
larity for rubies, sapphires and emeralds.
II is best adapted TO these stones when
they are comparatively large, forming a
central setting for some SNOWY ornaments
Cabochon stones are also used extern
s.vely In scarf pins, brooches and as clasps
for shopping bags and card and vanity
cases. Briolettes are sometimes used as
the finishing touch OF a brooch or La Val
Heres, but ike the calibre stones. they are
not destined to a general popularity.
The regular cutting for diamonds is by
far the most satisfactory in the long run,
as 1t brings out the brilliancy OF the stone
to best advantage in all sizes and qualities.
The tiny stones that are used In the, work
ing out OF artistic designs are all cut with
the usual number Of facets Of the diamond
cutting. This, Of course, is one OF the
secrets OF their beauty and extreme cost
liness
The combination OF fancy diamonds is
one OF the fads that Is being developed by
a certain dealer. They are most expensive,
but their varying colors-amber, rose. cof-
fee and steel blue-reHder them charmingly
adaptable 10 certain designs.