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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-02-27, Page 60ge 24 Show; 777 Tttire 18 aionda, are forever, the sayinggoes:t. but i' some fare; is devoted' to their choice, fore selecting a diamond ring, an. engaged couple should take the time to learn as much as possible about this most popular - of *symbols' of ;everlasting love, says the di and information centre. 0 agency suggests that the couple first const er. buying a ring with a solitaire set- ting, not.onlhecause of the esthetic effect ofthe single gem but because of its practical value. With a solitaire, the price is solely determined by the size of the centre stone. When buying, four factors should be con- sidered - caret weight, color, clarity and cut. Carat - This is the unit of weight used for diamonds. The word carat is derived from the carob seeds which were used in balance scales in ancient times. There. are It points • in a • carat, thus a dtninond: of 2x rots weighs alightly more than a quafte carat, • The average rough diamond weighs less. than a carat.lecause the larger stones are ..-rare °.theyve atgreater valuepe,carat. Color - Adiamond may be any color, but most diamonds •are white,with a hint of col- or. Completely colorless iamonds are rare, hence more valuable. Like a prism, a cut and polished diamond breaks light into every color in the spectrum. - Clarity Most diamonds contain natural imperfections, spots or bubbles formed when the carbon was crystalized millions of years ago. Where such "inclusions" do not interfere materially with the passage of light through the stone, they do not affect its teautYi the fewer the WO. , the more valuable toe diamond one tl 'shows no: it'nperl'iections to thetratnectexai nier Using 14owerma. nification Cut - The diamond's beauty depends on -the wayit reacta,to light for:..bril antoe and - reflection (dor the twinkling effect). The cut. relates to the way . efacets are plac- edtahandleitght.for . um beauty. n , While a do " t hardests e n su sten e rno d d:`c t h tx. known to man, it may lose some of its lustre from the daily use of lotions, powders and soaps. Here are some cleaning .methods recommended by thediamond information centre: •Detergent bath. Prepare a small bowl of warm suds with any of the mild liquid What can the Bridal Experts at Mary's do for your Let the bridal experts at Mary's Sewing Centre help you to a beautiful beginning. Make an appointment with our Bridal Consultants. Mary Divok, Colour Analyst, can help you. and • your party with colour coordination. Muriel Elliott is our on -staff Bridal Designer. And, we have custom sewers on staff for prompt service, Found a picture in a bridal book you like? We can create that dress for you - in. your choice of fabric and face. It's your day - we can help make it just the way you want it! you design an Let us .L e n and create maid's dresses - car d bri es you can name your oWflS' See "idol fabrics are at Mary's. stouts, Taffeta, Charm Alf the latest b of Crylaces,, chiffons, °nd our kaido,osotins, sheers, s plane Port of our Hokkaido, show . Above, Mary !SPEC A I'•� ww''^^ �J ��)� (` /� •--`. accessories,_ rtcs�..._.-. P �� �%� i-L—IN —1.14--7 �D-6e��=DING- S LW1\1_ 'selection of fine fab White & Eine Sewing Machine •�; Bridal Boutique oU tqu eAbove Norhshows Diane throughoun9WnavheNi selection of gowns, motherfthbdeDur lea,°n ofmore.accyes includes as el/as, garters e our aid se Pillows and d • :14 , SWING CENTRE' Passap Knitting Machine Sewing Classes/Colour Consultant The Home of Toner fashion & Sewing Consultants t 4821-736 •r'• .17 VICTORIA ST. CLINTON t•. dell Mond brush, th and t± sun�ert rr►r... dry witha so'f't lint -free clo. - *solution k. - k solution of'. cold water and household ain- nracis 011# in �a adi .r � . p Soak a>t?r •nl1 Utes, then remove and tap gently around back and front of the mounting with an eyebrow brush. Swish ring in the solutiion once more, then remove and drain on tissue paper. \ *Quick dip. Buy a brand nae jewelry cleaning kit and follow instructions on the label. Once the diamond is clean, try to avoid handling it with your fingers. Colour sparks engagement rings Partly because we live in a much more color -conscious world, and partly because of the influence of a storybook romance, there's a trend toward new brides opting for engagement rings"that,. feature colored stones, reports the Jewelry' industry Coun- cil. When Princess Diana proudly exhibited her beautiful sapphire engagement ring rimmed with small diamonds; she added impetus to the popularity of colored stone engagement rings. colored gemstones selected for engage- ment rings are usually one of the big three - sapphire, ruby or emerald, but some brides favor pearls. Small "wonder these beauties , are chosen, for each has a claim in folklore to attributes that add to wedded bliss. The sapphire, for example, was believed to bring health, wealth and wisdom, accor- ding to ancient folklore. - The ruby; which signifies contentment, also was renowned for its healing.powers. The emerald, whose wearers are pur- ported tobe lucky in love, is, an ideal selec- tion for an engagement ring. Pearls, of course, stand for health, vitality and long life, and also are known to flatter any woman's complexion. The more conventional diamond or "love stone" stands for innocence, purity and an unquenchable inner flame - certainly a good auger for a new marriage. Today's new brides who choose a colored stone and combine it with a setting of diamonds . claim the best of all possible worlds - pairing the diamond's beauty and folklore with the beauty and folklore of the gem of their choice. Artificial cake is an option As the superstition goes, you'll dream of your future husband or wife if you slip a piece of wedding cake under your pillow. Traditions die hard, but the fruit cake as a wedding cake is slowly leaving the bridal table. In .its place is what bakers call a "dum- my" cake, decorated beautifully and star, ding proud, but only rented for the weekend. Sometimes the artificial cake is used on the wedding table and home-made fruitcake that has been previously cut and wrapped is presented to the guests by the couple. More frequently these days, white cakes with butter cream icing adorn the bridal table. . Layers. can be stacked and tiered to resemble a fruitcake and the butter cream icing is much easier to work with, experts say: • Fresh and silk flowers are being used to decorate wedding cakes and complement the color scheme chosen by the bride for the reception.