THE WAY WITH JEWELS.
| ', i " . Replacing the : carved : medallion ; of I 1 jade or tortoiseshell, there appears a new jewel —a dark topaz or amethyst, set in a clawlike clasp of platinum decorated with tiny diamond chips. This, is suspended about the neck on a small grosgrain ribbon, which; has a white or grey under-surface. The'brooch! is returning,". but in a new form. A large piece of rock crystal is delicately carved, in -I a landscape -or a head, is ; set in ; .a - platinum or diamond frame, and is worn on the left side of the corsage near the shoulder. Of course, one must wear a . ring to match on the I first, finger or, the little finger. Stockings for evening wear have ? clocks embroidered in a series of rhinestones. Whether worn • with the rhinestone-studded 3ancing > slippers, or with some similar -pedal adornment, they are surprisingly rich. A Lon- / don jeweller declares that old-fashioned.' garnet brooches, necklaces and earrings? are being bought. Garnets have been., ousted from " favour since mid-Victorian | days.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18702, 7 May 1924, Page 14
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