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Show Sunday. December - 11, 1983 THE HEKALD, Provo, t'tatl, Page 33 1 oionui jewelry Accessorizes, Dramatizes Holiday Ensembles During the Christmas season, all the senses are assailed with stimuli the heavenly smells of roasting turkey, the sounds of Christmas carols floating through the chilly air, all manner of yummy delights for the holiday and of course, the feast hungry, for the eyes. Color is everywhere, in gaily wrapped packages, lavishly festooned Christmas trees, and the vivid colors of holiday fashion apparel. Textured sweaters, silk and satin blouses and dresses are all accented in metalic gold and silver fabrics the season. Rich blues, deep jewel tone greens, and yellows and purples all literally beg for dramatic jew- eled accent, says the Jewelry Industry Council in New York. And color and drama there is in jewelry for the holidays, fashion authorities agree. A pplp rainbow of color in pinks, Iff peaches, apricots and purples, new fresh water pearls appear in s for bold appeal. multi-strand- Many apparel designers have entered into the jewelry field to accessorize their suits and dresses. They have created a dramatic high fashion look in rings, earrings, and necklaces. There are new colored stone pendants, which often use the shape of the stone or pearl in its own free form, set in gold and with a frame of tiny diamonds. Flashing iridescent opals lend r accent to aptheir parel. Lapis, peridot, sardonyx, topaz and amethyst add their bright hues to new rings, earrings, Metal jewelry shows its colors as platinum pairs with gold, and gold appears in blendings of gold, pink and yellow in new innovative chain link necklaces. tri-to- Always one of the more popular gifts for Christmas, jewelry can be an expression of thoughfulness and love. 4 feSnH It is also is a gift that keeps on giving pleasure to the recipient long after Christmas is gone. multi-colo- pendants and pins. It's a technicolor world this Christmas, and jewelry provides the keynote in design as well as color. Gold bangles, earrings, chokers and cufflinks are part of the latest in holiday fashion jewelry. Perfect' Gifts For Christmas Require Time - Trying friend, is not impossible but NEW YORK, N.Y. that "perfect" gift for mom or dad, or your best to find it is going to take some thought. "Matching the right present to the right person is a delicate art rather than a precise science," says Merri Rosenberg, g author of a feature on in the December issue of Seventeen Magazine. She says, "It's an art that can be mastered with a little I ''''' ,3 Vjv S"S J? is iff gift-buyin- practice, thoughtfulness and observation." Think about the individual's likes and lifestyle and taste before selecting a dislikes gift. "The key to choosing suc- cessful presents is simply knowing how the recipients live and what they enjoy doing." If your mom enjoys going to the movie, or your dad's a real football fan, why not surpise d tickets? them with such as jogging, Hobbies pre-pai- photography, reading, and are also good cooking sources of ideas. As you begin making a gift list, remember you are looking for a present your friend will find especially meaningful which may mean putting your own preferences aside. For example, "An exquisite d jewelry box would be meaningless to a friend who hand-carve- doesn't wear jewelry," Rosenberg says, "but a new album by a groups she loves (and you hate) might be an especially thoughtful present." You many have the urge to buy a friend something simply because you would want it, but the features cautions, don't. Another thought to take into consideration when shopping for holiday gifts is each person's financial situation. "It could be unconscious generosity on your part to give a really special, expensive gift," says Sheila Pruzansky, a New York therapist, "but it can also be intimidating or embarrassing to the other person." A friend with a very limited budget might feel uncomfortable receiving an expensive present from you. Don't forget about your own talents either, when looking for that "perfect" present. According to the special feature, "Meaningful gifts don't have to be expensive -- or even r store-bought- ." Why not exchange I.O.U.'s and benefit with a friend from each other's services? If you're a wonderful cook and your friend is a terrific dancer, exchange a special dinner for lessons on the latest dance steps, and enjoy your gifts together. If the joy of the season turns to frustration, it may be because you are shopping for too many presents. "Perhaps you and your friends 'should draw names," Rosenberg suggests, as a way to minimize shopping. "You needn't feel guilty if your bank account forces you to exchange cards instead of 8 gifts." As you hand your friend the "perfect" gift this season, it will quickly become clear your extra thoughtfulness and observation paid off. "After all, few experiences can match the thrill of watching a friend open a specially selected present and exclaim with genuine enthusiasm, 'it's exactly what I wnatM! MHll.llll WXr |