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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-02-16, Page 46STERLING SILVER, a gift that represents beauty and lasting value both, receives a happy reception from brides- to-be. Popular gifts are place settings, place pieces, or in- dividual serving pieces such as the berry spoon and jelly server shown. Sterling qualities of silver craftsmanship of real worth valued by today's bride-to-be The 1976 bride isn't different, it seems, fr her predecessors — t ones who married befo lib swept th country. According to a rece survey, more than 60 p cent of today's brides -to - register their tablewa choices at the bridal gi registry — and stip wan the beautiful things tha have always the ished. However changed th concept of women's plac in the home may be, th love of fine tablewar seems as steadfast as eve And one of the highligh of the pre -wedding perio for any engaged girl opening the lovely china crystal and silver gif which she receives. Cherished gift There's a particularly happy reception awaitin any gift of sterling. Fo • silver's not only lovely possession to b enjoyed for its rich, lus trous gleam and fine craftsmanship, but a treasure to be valued fo its very real worth. Sterling's a precious metal with intrinsic value and this value — high now — gives every indica-, tion of becoming higher in the future. Future heirloom For the young couple, this means that owning sterling is quite a bit,like having your cake and eat- ing it, too. For while it's used and enjoyed, it's also an investment for the fu- ture, and will some day so become a cherished heir- om loom to be passed on to he the children. ore Most brides, however, e look at sterling with an eye toward the immediate, nt rather than the distant, er future — entertaining be friends and relatives, for re instance, at those first ft dinner parties. And noth- t ing else conveys quite so at well the special -occasion r- atmosphere they want. That's why every gift of e sterling, large or small, is e so appreciated at this time. e Convenient gifting e The bridal gift registry r' offers an especially con- ts venient way for gift -givers a sterling d -to select is gif t for the bride. All that's is necessary is a phone call or visit to the bridal gift consultant at the store where the bride-to-be made her tableware g choices. or She can supply all the a information you need — e the name of the engaged - girl's pattern, the place and serving pieces she wants most, and those ✓ which she has yet to re- ceive. Options available There are so many op- tions available, too, in sterling gifts. It can be as bountiful and magnifi- • cent as an entire set, or it can be one single, shin- ing piece. The bride -knows the' value of sterling today, and you can be sure that even one teaspoon or salad fork in solid silver will be a welcome and cherished addition to her set. iniEMENNWiniiMINERSMINSi INITIAL ROMANCE Inscribing your name or initials, and yotir wedding date on the inside of each band is traditional and romantic. To ensure their lasting 'til your golden anniver- sary, plan to Spend about one week's salary for each band. Since price varies with the style and amount Of Work involved, there is no iractical buying gilide to use, but the salary guide just mentioned can be a starting point. THE UNVEILING Wedding veils were un- heard-of in the 1700's. Instead, hats, trimmings or flowers were used. It's said that Maria Monroe (the daughter of President James Monroe) along with her sister and mother wore ostrich plumes in their hair! Of course, styl- ish women in those days wore wigs or very elabo- rate hair -dos' which would make a veil inconvenient at best. bridal elegance expressed in every �,� 4./).7 cD Al* Among our brilliant bridal diamonds you will find the perfect complement for individual taste and temperament. Our uniquecollection encompasses a comprehensive variety of stones and c settings, from classic to contemporary. Whatever your choice, you enjoy the assurance of unquestioned quality and value. David Anstett REGISTERED JEWELLER, A.G.S. GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST, G.I.A. Michael Anstett GRADUATE GEMOLOGIS`i GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Judging the quality of a diamond is not a simple matter. Many factors influence the price you pay. Determining diamond quality is a special skill only someone trained in gemology can offer. At Anstett Jewellers, we are proud to offer the services of two on -staff Graduate Gemologists (G.I.A.) to our customers. Your confidence in us can also be assured by our membership in the Canadian Gemmological Association,, and our recent award of membership in the American Gem Society (A.G.S.) This professional title is awarded to those select jewelers who can rightfully be called experts in their industry. The title is given when they have completed a formal gemological education and when they have proven their business ethics above reproach. An AGS title is an annual appointment and must be rewon by yearly examination. • NSTETT JEWELLERS LIMITED "Diamond Experts since 1950" 11 ALBERT STREET, CLINTON 482-3901 SEAFORTH WALKERTON MEMBER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY ) {:1)