Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-12
BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY
FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Exquisite Creations Of the
jewelers. Art.
WIDE VARIETY OF CHOICE
From tho Diamond, Queen OF Gems,
Down to Pretty Little Articles
Priced at But Few Dollars, Your
Selections May BE Made.


array OF pretty things. There arc so
many people with the love OF beauty
SO deeply implanted within them thut
they are passionately fond of the cx-
quisite creations of the jewelers. art.
and yet must do without them because
shoes and things to eat arc more i'm
portant.
Think how much JOY it is i'm your
power to bring to people on Christmas
day, by gratifying some of their dear
est desires. What better emblem could
there be of your friendship than "A bit
OF jewclry. Select a gift Of this kind
and you may be sure Of the pleasure it
viii bring.
If diamonds arc beyond your reach.
there is a variety Of more moderately
priced jewelry being displayed in the
shops this year.
The flexible bracelets. set with diff
rcrcnt stones. make very attractive
pieces OF Iewclry. Especially pretty
IN this line arc the bracelets set with
sapphire or with amethysts, or those
simply OF the gold, hand chased and
machine turned. Bangles OF the
pierced on, gold and platinum arc also
made into pretty effects. An odd piece
is tho snake bracelet made Of flexible
links. with jewels for tho eyes. These
bracelets come anywhere from $40 UP.
rings of all kinds ,re, of course, al
ways popular Very good for gift pur-
poses arc rings for the little finger in
odd shapes Some of these arc Of mas
*iVc sizc-thc moro massiS. they arc
tae better. The tourma.ine j. very
popular stone for this use. Women
Of fashion arc very fond Of having
rings OF this sort to match their vari-
GUS gowns.
The La Vallierc promises 10 lie one %
tho most popular articles Of jcwclry
this season. Here tho Frecni.n gold rs
being used. though. OF course, platinum
prcdominates in the higher priced
goods. These make very dainty gifts
for young girls. with their various deli
cate designs and combination of differ
cnt jewels. The little cameo La Val
Heres surrounded with pearls and with
pearl drop. are most charming.
Pearls set with black ONYX give a very
cunning effect. Cold beads for the
n7ch arc very pretty. and ropes Of seed
pearls arc charming.
Iisndy pins, bar pins. brooches plain
chased. inach;ne-turned or jewel
studdcd. and these arc always sure 10
plea as gifts. Little pins worked into
ai.grcc designs and set with a single
precious stone arc exceedingly attrac-
tive and broochc. in scroll effects.
Tho Friendship circles" are very usc-
fpl ANA prcu% little pins, made either
Of plain gold or set with stones. One
q: these OF black enamel and pearls
i' yer. striking. Then there are flower
p.is. which are very useful belt pins
!.at pins. stick pins--rins for all pur-
poses. which arc always much apprcci-
atcd gifts, and come at very moderate
prices.
Another suggestion Is a pair Of lin
ccric clasps, which arc necessary to
the young girls evening costume. Jew
clcd slipper buckles, or those in plain
gold and silver. are always charming
additions to afternoon or evening dress
Jcwclcd folderols for the hair are
lovely. too. for those who care for
thchn--hair pins, combs. barrct,es or
jcwc!cd headache bands" There are
many stunning earrings. too. for any
one who is fond OF them
Fraternity emblems are made up in
a variety of fascinating ways. and
make most attractive pieces OF jcwelry
which arc especially appropriate gifts
for the young man TO give to his
sister:
DIAMONDS. THE REGAL
GIFT TO QUEENLY WOMAN
The queen Of gesns. and Natures own
handiworE, what more could be de-
Jewels there arc Of priceless value but
above them all in its unique beauty is
sired for Christmas cift: Other
tho diamond. First of all. the diamond
Is OF great value. because of its scarcity.
In on!! one place in the world are they
to be found to-day-that is known to
,nan---ovor in South Africa. If at some
future day the earth should open IN
more of it's treas urcs and diamonds be-
como plentiful, they should lose their
value. Their beauty would lie always
there. The scintillatinG quality of the
diamond can never he surpassed. The
light that is taken in is brokn up and
sent forth again to dazzle tho eyes of
man with its wonderful brilliancy.
over and over again has man at
tempted imitation. but never with any
great success So. because OF its sur
passing beauty and it's rarity. the dia-
mond in all forms of jcweiry is a much
to-bc desired gift.
Nowadays virtually tho only setting
used for diamonds in any fonn is plati-
nun. u is the ideal metal with which
I" combine diamonds. as it enhances
:hcr charm 80 much more than gold
which gives them Il less beautiful yell
low iustcr. ENqmisitcly wrought. and
OF the most wonderful workmanship,
ar" tic various articles of jcwelry made
from diamonds.
;, diamond ring is something every
ono likes to own, and this year they
arc prctticr than ever before. y sol-
taire diamond always makes "a beauii-
ful ring. The so-calicd guard rings arc
pretty. too, with the jewels all tho way
around in nat. square or hcXagonal set
tiugS. Sometimes the diamonds alter
nate with sappl,irc' or other stones,
and thcsc combinations arc very lovely.
RiNGS HIG AND LITTLE
AND MORE SIMPLE STYLES
Ranging from the more simple styles,
there are many exquisite designs, with
more than one jewel. or with combined
jewels, up to the huge rings Of varied
shapes with several largo stones or
many little ones, for people who are
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