MODERN JEWELLERY.

Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18167, 4 November 1930, Page 5

MODERN JEWELLERY.

RED POPULAR. Rubies, after long years of neglect, have come to the forefront again, and are now in the height of fashion, states an Australian exchange. Imitation jewellery follows the craze for ruby tones, and much of it is 'made in the deep red colour of the ruby. Necklaces are worn longer, and are of more intricate patterns. Thick clusters of leaves, flowers, grapes and fruits, beautifully moulded in coloured glass, form the new necklaces and the still fashionable chokers.’ If the necklace is made of plain beads it must be thicker, and'of three, four, or five interwoven strands. All kinds of beautiful and intricate designs are to be had in necklaces, bracelets and bro.oches of imitation jewels. Earrings must not be forgotten, for they are enjoying a revival of popularity just now. Bracelets follow the fashion for necklaces, and are of thickly-woven strands. Brooches, for the corsage, shoulder, or hat, show the same pretty leaf and flower designs which predominate in other jewellery. Pastel-toned jewellery is worn in the evening, but the red tones of the ruby are most popular for day-time wear, with turquoise a second favourite. The vogue of red tones for day wear, and pale blues for both day and evening, follow the mode which has made these colours fashionable. Ruby colours also look well on the equally popular ail-black and all-white evening gowns.

A freak fashion which has been adopted overseas is green amber. The amber is said to be found in a mine in Germany, and the colour is due to a chemical action of the earth. The amber is semi-transparent in -some places, and translucent in others. Necklaces and pendants, chokers, earrings and bracelets are being made of this green amber, which is, of course, more expensive than other semi-pre-cious stones, being rare and the newest fashion.