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The first joint financial
effort made by a couple
may be the purchase of
bridal jewelry to signify
belonging. Ordinarily, he
buys it, and she wears it
to show she is promised.
-Prices vary, so it pays
to shop around, but the
never -to -be -broken rule is
deal with ,a reputable
jeweller!
PRECIOUS
Four stones are con-
sidered to be in the
"precious,gem" kroup. ti
Diamond has marched
through history in crowns
of royalty -and in booty
bags of. thieves. A No. 10
and the 1-10 hardness
3n the scale, it leads the
gem listlm durability.
Value of . the diamond
has long been considered
a hedge against inflation
because even after being
worn and enjoyed daily
for decades, it is`welcome
on the open market and
usually brings more than
the "original cost. •
Ruby is the red gem •
variety of corundum,
appropriate for a bridal
symbol ifonly because
cor means "heart".
Sapphire is the name
given to all the other
colors of precious
corundum. The lovely
cornflower -blue is
perhaps the most widely
known.
Other sapphire colors
include pink, yellow,
green, violet and
colorless. When given
dome-shaped surfaces,
certain gems in the
corundum family show
asterism or a star -like
display. These are prized.
Emerald ranking with
ruby as second to the
diamond in value, is fro
the mineral beryl, wh' h
parents the aquamar'ne,
among- others. Fla ' less
"emerald'gre-n"
emeralds are ver rare.
SEMI -PR IOUS
Opal - colorfully
transpare to tran-
slucent, often
lumine cent, with
striking play of color.
Many nthusiasts believe "
that in spite of the
co . arative lack of
ha 'dness, the opal should
considered precious.
Amethyst - a rare form
of quartz in lavender and
purple. A royal favourite
through the ages.
Aquamarine - the blue-
green pale color of the
sea and charming
relative of the emerald
but less rare.
Moonstone - a rare
feldspar, translucent and
not very hard. A gauzy
pale blue, color of spring
moonlight. It is
opalescent.
__.Spinet _ - a not=Very-
famous gem found in
,more than a dozen colors.
Its red form -has beep
mistaken for ruby, and its
cobalt blue for sapphire.
Points measure the
weight of most precious
stones, with 100 points
equalling one carat or 200
milligrams. About 143
carats equal one ounce.
Not that the karat
measures the fineness of
gold.
Buying gems is like
buying houses. When you
see the right one, you'll
know it, but the price
depends upon the current
market.
Gemstones . re
available in transpa en't,
semi -transparent or
opaque, or a comination
of these. This a ..• earance
has bearing in proper
cutting to s ►ow off best
qualities.
Trans..arent gems
might ell look like
marbl-. if not cutina
brillit or emerald style
to r: ract light and make
th - sparkle and glow.
rilliant-cut includes a
p surface or table,
greatest circumference
or girdle, and bottom
point • of culet.
Measurement from table
to girdle is the crown,
then to the culet is the
pavilion.
The emerald -cut has
the familiar rectangular
table, and short pavilion.
Semi -transparent and
opaque stones may be cut
brilliant or emerald, or
cabochon_ ...the rounded
shaping bringing various
levels of beauty , to the
surface. The simple -step
is cut • much like the -
surface of a bevel -edged
mirror.
The latter two
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FOR THAT :NEW HOME CONSULT
TONY DAVISON-ELECTRICAL
• CONTRACTOR FOR ALL
ELECTRICAL NEEDS.
/S Ratters ury•.St., F.
A. DAVISON - E, CTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Now is the time to come in and examine
our extensive and varied selection of ex
citing ring settings.
The ring you give as a token of love should
be a beautiful reflection of your own per-
sonal sentiments of eternal love. We -offer
as many different styles as there are 'ways
to say "1 love you" and in a range of prices
to meet the needs of any budget. You can
even have your ring custom designed and
cteated just for you.
For the conscientious buyer: our promise
Mat the diamond will be the best value
available for your money.
•Gifts for the Bridal Party •Limoges,
Silver and Crystal ideal for shower and
Wedding gifts •Time pieces *Precious Gems
;And much, much more.
Please come in... We'll take care of you!
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