Jewels and the woman: The romance, magic and art of feminine adornment
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The Project Gutenberg eBook of Jewels and the woman, by Marianne Ostier
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Foreword
PART TWO
CHAPTER 4 The Art of Feminine Adornment
Royal Crowns of Britain
Everywoman’s Queen
A Stone’s Best Setting
Types of Women
The Major Metals
The Basic Designs
CHAPTER 5 The Earclip
The Supreme Importance of the Earclip
Earrings Through the Ages
The Significance of the Ears
The Earclip and the Facial Contour
The Shape of Your Face
Details of the Face
Versatile Earclips
The Hair and the Earclip
The Brunette
The Darkhaired
The Redhead
The Blonde
As the Hair Turns Grey
Important Considerations in Selecting Earclips
CHAPTER 6 The Necklace
The Symbolism of the Necklace
The General Effect
The Diamond Necklace
The Rivière
The Baguette Necklace
The Pearl Necklace
The Colors of the Pearl
For the Brunette
For the Blonde and the Redhead
For a Long Neck
For a Wide Neck
Size of Pearls
The Proper Stringing of Pearls
The Necklace Clasp
Designs for Clasps
For Formal Wear
The Sentimental Clasp
Fitting the Pearl Necklace
The Bead Necklace
Fashions From India
Other Necklace Jewels
The Necklace of Gold
Appendages: The Tassel
Appendages: The Single Drop
Transformations
My Own Conversions
What a Woman Wears, Others See
CHAPTER 7 The Ring
The Giving of a Ring
Consider the Hand
Proportions of the Hand
The Diamond Ring: The Engagement Ring
The Wedding Ring
The Wearing of the Band
The Pearl Ring
The Black Pearl
Decorative Rings
Matched With Earclips
Interchangeable Centers
Ring Sizes
Rings and Nail Polish
About Wearing a Ring
CHAPTER 8 The Bracelet
Early Uses
The Emperors of India
Various Materials
Types of Bracelets
Favorite Shapes
The Special Clasp
Bracelet Width
For the Slim Arm
For the Heavier Wrist
Fitting a Bracelet
General Thoughts
The Anklet
CHAPTER 9 Pins, Brooches and Clips
Elaborate Pins
The Simpler Clip
Its Versatility
Its Personality
The Change in the Brooch
The Old Double Clip
The New Double Clip
The Abstract Design
The Flower Design
Earlier Flowers
Current Varieties
The Rose
The Skinpin
The Scatterpin
The Jewelled Hairpin
The Mobile Clip
The Sentimental Brooch
Replicas of Pets
Pins Hold Memories
Practical Principles
CHAPTER 10 Watches
Queen Elizabeth I
Princess Sophia
Early Forms
Where to Wear the Watch
Jewelled Hours
In Front of Your Mirror
PART ONE
CHAPTER 3 Birthstones and the Magic of Gems
The Seasons
The Days of the Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
The Months
TABLE OF BIRTHSTONES
January: Garnet
February: Amethyst
March: Aquamarine
April: Diamond
May: Emerald
June: Pearl
July: Ruby
August: Sardonyx or Peridot
September: Sapphire
October: Opal
November: Topaz
December: Turquoise
Signs of the Stars
The Zodiac
Aries, the Ram
Taurus, the Bull
Gemini, the Twins
Cancer, the Crab
Leo, the Lion
Virgo, the Virgin
Libra, the Scales
Scorpio, the Scorpion
Sagittarius, the Archer
Capricorn, the Goat
Aquarius, the Water Carrier
Pisces, the Fishes
CHAPTER 1 The Story of Jewels
The Earliest Uses
Egypt and the Near East
Westward to the Greeks
Etruscan Achievements
The Roman Conquest
The Vogue of the Pearl
Roman Luxury
The Tide Turns East
Eastward to India
Over the Chinese Wall
Dark Age of the Diamond
Tribes to the North
The Celts and the Emerald Isle
The Anglo-Saxons
Jewels in English History
Edward the Confessor’s Jewels
Growth of the Goldsmiths’ Guild
The Italians in the Renaissance
The Renaissance Across Europe
The Reformation
The Eighteenth Century
On the Romantics
Into the Nineteenth Century
The Twentieth Century
CHAPTER 2 What the Stones Are
Sapphire
Emerald
Pearl
Other Stones
Agate
Alexandrite
Amethyst
Aquamarine
Beryl
Carnelian
Cat’s-eye
Chalcedony
Chrysoberyl
Chrysolite
Chrysoprase
Citrine
Coral
Garnet
Hyacinth
Jacinth
Jade
Jasper
Jet
Kunzite
Lapis Lazuli
Malachite
Moonstone
Onyx
Opal
Peridot
Quartz
Sard
Sardonyx
Spinel
Topaz
Tourmaline
Turquoise
Zircon
What the Stones Are
The Gems
Diamond
Ruby
JEWELS and the WOMAN
PART THREE
CHAPTER 11 The Etiquette of Wearing Jewels
En Route
Country Weekend
The Garden Party
At the Beach
On the Golf Course
At the Races
Business Luncheons
The Charity Luncheon
Opening Night
Matching the Gown
Matching the Man
Some Basic Rules
The Dinner Party
The Watch
The Cigarette Case
The Hostess
At the White House
The President’s Dinner
The Captain’s Dinner
Embassy Parties
Meeting Royalty
Coronation
A Queen’s Crown
When Every Woman is Queen
The Bridesmaids
The Mother of the Bride
The Wedding Guests
The Newborn
The Anniversary
Table of Anniversary Gifts
The More Solemn Time
Audience with the Pope
In Mourning
Other Observations
Color Combinations
Restraint
Eyeglasses
The Lorgnette
The Corsage
Embroidery
More About Bracelets
More About Rings
Gold Jewels
In the Spotlight
CHAPTER 12 Jewels as Gifts
Give Yourself
Gifts of Lasting Value
Gifts to the Baby
To the Mother Too
As the Child Grows
St. Valentine’s Day
College Days
The Wedding Day
For the Bridesmaids
For the Ushers
Other Gifts to the Bride
Parents’ Days
For Later Birthdays
Gifts For the Man
The Wife’s Role
The Right Accessories
The Personal Touch
Special Gifts
Historic Gifts
The Presentation of a Gift
PART FOUR
CHAPTER 13 The Techniques of Gems
Definitions
Light on the Stones
Star Gems
The Pearl
Cutting the Stones
Cabochon
Facets
Types of Faceting
Hardness of the Stones
Qualities of a Stone
Measurement
The Precious Metals
Alloys
CHAPTER 14 The Care of Jewels
How to Care For Jewels
Home Care
Cleaning Don’ts
Pearls
Reminders
More Cautioning
For Travel
Insurance
The Traveling Case
Registering Jewels
Traveling Cautions
CHAPTER 15 Jewelry Up to Date
The Old and the Antique
Old Jewelry with New Possibilities
The Contemporary Jewels
Modern Movement
The Jeweler as Artist
Varied Stones
Varied Treatment
Remodelling of Watches
Adding Pearls
Infinite Riches in a Little Room
PART FIVE
CHAPTER 16 Romance of Rings
The Universal Ring
The Magic Ring
Divining Rings
Renaissance Remedy Rings
Visibility Rings
Religious Rings
Practical Rings
Poison Rings
Honorary Rings
Posies and Lovers’ Rings
The Nuptial Ring
Less Solemn Marriage Rings
Counting Fingers
Memorial Rings
CHAPTER 17 Some Famous Stones
The Black Prince’s Ruby
Other Precious Stones
The Crystal Palace
The Diamonds
The Kohinoor
Tavernier
The Florentine
The Great Mogul
The Orloff
The Shah of Persia
The Great Table
The Blue Tavernier
The Hope
The Jehan Akbar Shah
The Cullinan
The Excelsior
The Regent
The Sancy
Out of the Earth
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