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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 if only because cor means "heart." in Aquamarine v Btttor ftffMft with otw for tfeo fioost momoMo rate pAOtofnoMc covmtji church, nmpNf rocoptioo or stodm. too n PtlOTOCQAPHY by Carl Nielsen , 255-27- West Jordan 88 WhM mly (hi belt wiN blue-gree- n do. . sapphire. Points measure the weight of most precious stones, with 100 points equalling one carat or 200 milligrams. About 132 carats equals 1 ounce. Note 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 are available in transor parent, opaque or a combiantion of these. We Can Professionally CUSTOM FRAME Your mirror. The latter two generally require a band of metal, or bezel, to encircle the stone and hold it in the opening. Some gems, such as the garnet, show off when set at the top of a deep bezel. Gemstones fall into these groups: ; ' moonlight. It is opalescent. a gem Spinel found in more than a dozen colors. Its red form has been mistaken for ruby, and its cobalt blue for thrill lor yw and ymr children ImagiM whtiif yotrs from now, yoo optn your album and roliw then poem woddinf 18SS West 7000 South, the 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 ME ' surface of a bevel-edge- d precious. a rare form of quartz Amathyst in lavender and purple. A royal favorite through the ages. unfeitettable eetorf it ... Opal colorfully transparent to translucent, often luminescent, with striking play of color. Many enthusiasts believe that in spite of the comparative lack of hardness, the opal should be considered , . NATURAL: Minerals mined from earth, and bearing nature's flaws; Organic: coral and pearl from animal, amber and jet of vegetable origin. MANUFACTURED: Synthetic: same chemical composition and physical properties as natural, but flawless. Treated: natural stones with value increased by chemical coloring, heat treatment to change colors, radiation in which the change of color is usually not permanent. Imitation: gems with different compositions, as "paste" diamonds. Real gemstones have no air bubbles. Doublets: a sandwiched stone. Crown may be a shallow diamond glued at the girdle . . . now what? Your need proper special pictures framing consideration. The bride in her beautiful gown needs a frame and mattting to compliment the occasion. The many possibilities of golds, silvers, fabrics, and ovals can frame the bride and be ever as elegant or as soft as the bride herself. The groom has a place here also and the proper selection can do him justice. The wedding party, the cake cutting, and the ceremony itself can also be properly presented by an experienced framer. No finer wedding gift idea abounds than giving the bride and groom a framed presentation of their and invitation wedding announcement. A double opening matt will beautifully display both the outside picture as well as the written announcement. This can be an of their reminder outstanding "special day" and will last forever. The same framing consideration could be given to the engagement picture and announcement that might appear in the newspaper. Of course, a favorite piece of art can be framed as a gift to the new couple for their home. With the right selection of art and framing this special picture can become an heirloom to be handed down from generation to generation. Ronn and Ruth Cowley, of Old Towne Originals - Old Town Midvale, suggest that thoughtful consideration should be given to selecting your framer. Ronn, with 28 years of as a experience professional picture framer, offers the following suggestions as a help in choosing your framer. 1. Your framer should have the experience Off 0ld Uowno Original 25 No. Main Midvale - 561-872- 8 Old Town Mldvato 7oos.70ow.) Page. 7 to properly care tor your wedding pictures - mounting, glazing, fitting, color coordination and matting, if done improperly, can undo everything that has gone into producing your beautiful pictures. 2. Look for quality frames - finished with the best materials and selected for the feeling that you wish to convey and also properly and securely put together. 3. Don't overdo the framing of your wedding pictures. Your framer should help you to choose tasteful and complimentary matting and framing. 4. Your finished product should be of high quality. Matts should be cut and put together perfectly, glass should be spotless, the backing flawless a perfect presentation ready to hang on your wall or set on your easil. NOTE: If your finished picture is not up to standards you should ask your framer to do it over 5. Your picture framer right. should be willing to spend all the time necessary with you to help you best the choose framing combination so that upon completion of the piece you are well know-ho- pleased. Quality does not have to cost more from an experienced framer who is dedicated to his trade and customers. Pick carefully and you will have a remembrance of your special occasion that could last for generations to come. Wedding Customs Single girls sleep with a slice of wedding cake under their pillow so that they will dream of their future spouses, says an old wedding tradition. look-simil- to a pavilion or diamond, quartz or glass. True doublets are both gemstones, while false ones may open an area for fraud. Symbolists say the circle shape of a bridal ring is perfect, unity and eternity, while the gem represents beauty, value and love. Who could ask for more? SIMILAR III ''HJ UC -- dlM AS SHOWN MANY WEDDING PICTURES With This Adv. Thru June 30, '84 and your wedding pictures have been taken and opaque stones may be cut brilliant or the emerald, or cabochon rounded shaping bringing various levels of beauty to the surface. The is cut much like the simple-ste- p S Saphhire is the name given to all All of pavilion. The emerald-cu- t has the familiar and short table, rectangular pavilion. parents the aquamarine, among others. Flawless "emerald-green- " emeralds are very rare . Thursday, Feb. 23.1984 ,. Framing your wedding pictures This appearance has bearing on proper cutting to show off best qualities. Transparent gems might well look like marbles if not cut in a brilliant or emerald style to refract light and make them sparkle and glow. Brilliant-cu- t includes a top surface or table, greatest circumference or girdle, and bottom point or culet. Measurements from table to girdle is the crown, then to the culet is the Other SENTINEL STYLES & PRICES 5 PC. SET Mirror, Mirror on the Wall . . . Giving a mirror to newlyweds is a tradition steeped in history. Old world archives prove that kings and queens - and anybody else who could afford it - custom-ordere- d mirrors especially for favored bridal couples. And, the mirrors were so precious that they were entered in the property registers. PRICED s248 HOME FURNISHING 56 V. 7720 So. MIDVALE 255-35- 47 |