Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-31
EASTER STYLES IN JEWELRY
Marked Revival of Ancient Forms
and Colorings.
LOOK BACKWARD FOR ART GEMS
Egyptian, Greek and Roman De-
sign. Become Models for Jewell
ers of Today-Antfque
Cameos-

tique forms and colorings that all the arts
and crafts have so widely advocated this
year The ancient masterpieces Of the
jewelers. art from the Egyptian, Greek
and Roman epochs.- the much-bejewelled
work of the Renaissance and canoes
from the time Of the first empire VIII
serve as models for the. art-jewelers OF
/ today, the designs of some Of the newest
/ pieces being remarkable adaptations OF
renowned period styles.
4 The most marked feature, and one that
is noticed on tile great majority Of orna-
ments for personal adornment. Is the
predoninance OF the hanging and fringe
like forms. Whole jewels will be com
posed Of these. dainty little dangling OBJ
jeets, while pieces OF more solid jewelry
will have tasseled decorations suspended
from the lower edge.
Earrings. must. most particularly, re-
semble 'fringes or tasselss to ba correct
for Easter wear. These Jewels. always
fascinating. are now made more bewitch-
ing than ever by the scintillating lights
from the swinging gems. for the more
easily they move with the changing posi-
tions Of the wearer's head the more at
tractive they become.
\ When selecting pair OF earrings from
among the quantities of magnificent jew
els now 10 be seen in the leading shops.
Judge OF the pendants right TO recogni-
ton as a fashionable model by its pro-
pensity for swinging. Hold the earrings
up in your fingers. by the top part.
watching the tiny joints TO see II they
pivot and swing without 4 hitch. for "
they do you are assured Of q most capti-
waiting Jewel and one that Is to be the
rheight Of fashion this coming season.
| A jewel must be up-to-date. nowadays
to be worn by the best dressers. for a
Jewel of a year ago will mar this seasons
most fashionable costume. To have the
whole effect spoiled by the use Of an out
of-date piece Of jewelry Is unnecessary.
when attention to this detail will enhance
the beauty Of the simplest gown. and an
already handsome costume. worn with
carefully chosen Jewels, will be surpris-
ingly beautifled.
Take to your modlste some particularly
attractive Jewels that are to be In vogue
this spring. and see what a wonderful
creation she will evolve for you. for
1 Jewels are an inspiration to a true artist
or give 10 your favorite jeweller some
material from your new gown. with a
description and Its color schems. and
have him suggest the most appropriate
gems and style OF setting for your jewels
Great satisfaction will be the result. In
their case. and never the disappointment
that is experienced when. Jewels you adore
and gowns you admire do not agree.
Ancient Egyptian Design.
For wear with the new dark-colored taft
fetas .thcre can be found nothing quite
so charming as the jewels OF kneient
Egyptian design now in vogue. With a
taffeta suit or frock OF deep blue. q long
cham. with niaks Of ssamsIIed ietus fios-
ers. would be appropriate for wear In the
morning. For afternoon. with a more
elaborate gown OF taffeta. set OF neck
lace and earrings to match. in red. green
and blue. the colors the clever Egyptians
knew so well how to combine. would be
Just the right jewelry to wear.
Jewels ars shown. patterned In design
and colorang after the masterpieces from
Egypt An oval-shaped pendant Is formed
Of a dark shade OF oxidlzed silver and
cloisonhe enamel work. The color Of some
larger pieces OF enamel Is a deep. rich
blue. and smaller enamels in the border
are In shades OF green.
A lotus flower pendant Is most effect-
i've when worn on a necklace formed Of
enameled lotus buds In color TO match
the pendant. Four small petals are
Of white. with petals at either side OF a
golden yellow, and three large petals of
walls Of metal dividing the enamels are
fine gold. giving n glow OF warm color
TO this handsome piece.
Some novel rings are formed of chryso-
prase and maiachite. set In rings OF
gold. One Is a slgnet ring. with a chryso-
prase engraved in Egyptian hieroglyphics
and asps and globe, SO often found In
the decoration OF ancient Egyptian orna.
ments. The sides q the ring are
enameled in colors to blend with the vivid
green stone.
A second ring Is Of polished malachits
In the form Of a scarab. A scarf-pin has
also been seen. with a scarab carved In
onyx. and mounted In frame of gold
The Sphinx head scarf-pin is formed Of
jade. and the other pm Is an engraved
eornelian. q dull red stone that is OF
the agates most favored this spring.
Gold Work After Greek Models.
The dantiest and most charming jewelrS
imaginable is the fine gold work mad,
after Grecian models 1t typifies tn,
most perfect form OF fringed jewelry
and leads the style IN this mode. Neck
laees Of gold beads and bugles are mos
appropriate for a deoutante, and. fo
afternoon wear. with a white frock. wha
could look more fresh and enchanting
a necklace. with a pendant set will
an ivory cameo. is a beautiful exampl,
OF Greek jewelry in the same style o
workmanship. The dellcately carve'
cameo Is surrounded with pearls an
gold wire filigree The fringe an,
necklace are set with large pearls o
remarkable luster. The Greeks wer
great admirers OF pearls, and used then
TO the best advantage with their marvel
Gus gold teweiry.
Two earrings OF gold fIligree are both o
quaint and intricate design. The worl
on these pieces Is exceptionally fine. tn
gold wire used in forming them beinI