Jewels and the woman

About this eBook

Author

Ostier, Marianne, 1902-1976

Title

Jewels and the woman: The romance, magic and art of feminine adornment

Original Publication

United States: Horizon Press,1958.

Credits

Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Language

English

LoC Class

GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs

Subject

Jewelry

Category

Text

Project Gutenberg

eBook-No. 69046

Release Date

September 25, 2022

Copyright

Public domain in the USA.

Contents

1. 1.JEWELS and the WOMAN
2. 2.THE BIRTHSTONES
3. 3.Contents
4. 4.List of Illustrations
5. 5.Foreword
6. 6.PART ONE
7. 7.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
8. 8.CHAPTER 2 What the Stones Are — What the Stones Are — The Gems — Diamond — Ruby — 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
9. 9.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
10. 10.PART TWO
11. 11.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
12. 12.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
13. 13.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
14. 14.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
15. 15.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
16. 16.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
17. 17.CHAPTER 10 Watches — Queen Elizabeth I — Princess Sophia — Early Forms — Where to Wear the Watch — Jewelled Hours — In Front of Your Mirror
18. 18.PART THREE
19. 19.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
20. 20.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
21. 21.PART FOUR
22. 22.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
23. 23.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
24. 24.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
25. 25.PART FIVE
26. 26.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
27. 27.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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