Jewels and the woman: The romance, magic and art of feminine adornmentOstier, Marianne
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Jewels and the woman: The romance, magic and art of feminine adornment
Ostier, Marianne
Jewelry
A sense of lightness, even of airy delicacy, should be maintained in the
adornment. One’s richest array of jewels should not be worn.
_At the Beach_
If the weekend is at a resort, or includes a trip to the water, another
sort of jewelry comes to mind.
Sunbacks, sports dresses, slacks, accord better with tailored gold than
with diamonds. Massive gold bracelets with charms may be attractive;
but they should be balanced by simpler earclips of the same metal. Hoop
earrings may be worn, if not too large. Large hoop earrings should dangle
only from the ears of an exotic dancer.
On the beach precious stones will seem pretentious. Besides, jewels
should not be subjected to the multiplex dangers of surf and sand. A
bathing suit leaves the body largely to be its own ornament, but may
be charmingly enhanced by such accessories as straw flowers, plastic
ornaments, ivory seahorses and colored seashells.
_On the Golf Course_
On the golf course, whatever a woman’s score for the eighteen holes, she
wants her jewelry to be at par. Diamonds, of course, are not even for
duffers. A golfer may well be wearing a tailored sports ensemble, which
means that gold jewelry is in good taste. It should preferably be small,
however, especially in a mixed foursome, so as to keep the adornment
secondary to the game. It should be smart while seemingly functional.
There may be a neat gold monogram pin on the blouse, tailored gold
earclips, even a fairly heavy gold pinkie ring. No bracelet, to interfere
with or jingle during the swing. Crossed golf clubs might make a gold
brooch. Gold pins may be designed to hold the tees. A gold pin usually
sheds its glow upon the complexion; and it adds highlights to the sports
costume.
A simple gold wrist watch on a leather strap is serviceable, unobtrusive,
and in quiet good taste.
_At the Races_
A visit to the race track becomes a special event when it includes the
Kentucky Derby, the French Grand Prix or Ascot. Hats and gowns are
often bought especially for these events; they should be accompanied by
accordant jewelry. Here a woman may display her most colorful jewels.
Rubies and sapphires will be resplendent, but colored stones of all sorts
will brighten the scene. A pearl necklace may be becomingly worn. Long
earrings, however, and diamond necklaces should be reserved for the
party that will follow the race. Particularly if the wearer’s horse has
won.
If a horse of one’s own is entered in the race, this may be made a part
of the design of the jewels. An imposing pin may be set with precious
stones in the colors of the stable. Or the horse itself may be designed
in diamonds; such a jewel can be worn proudly even away from the turf.
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