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Tallahassee Democrat from Tallahassee, Florida • Page 26

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Sunday, February 28, 1960 aallaharr Urmprrat 26 Expert Speaks jars -). Diamonds Are Exciting As Well As Beautiful 4 How To Moke ,) tit IV enduring love," he explains. For this reason, the symbolism also is used to express a rcdedication of love, as evidenced by the numerous gifts of diamonds as i. By DOROTHY CLIFFORD That "best friend" a girl chooses for her left hand is revealing key to her personality. The sleek girl who avoids frills will generally select emerald cut diamond.

The girl who likes a feminine curly hair style accenting her satins and bows will go for the fancier gem, encircled with miniatures or flanked by baguettes. That's the observation of Mrs. Gladys Babson Hannaford. who tours the country giving educational lectures on diamonds and the diamond industry. Let i clean snf repair your watch dd years to its lift have satisfying correct time at all times.

Watch Repair Clock Repair We now have facilities to repair all type of clocks 8-Day, Chimes. Strike Clocks, etc. i The lecturer, who visited Tal-' lahassee recently to address classes at Florida State is a recognized diamond authority. She knows diamonds from the Inside of the industry through work with cutters, wholesalers and retailers, and has made the most Intensive examination of the Souih African mines ever made by a woman. DRAMA ATTRACTS I Most people are interested in I he drama of the diamond industry, but.

primarily. Interest is concentrated on the diamond as 1 a precious gem. Mrs. Hannaford says. When one thinks of diamonds, one naturally thinks of women." she says.

This assocla- tion obviously comes from the traditional betrothing pledge made with a diamond, which 1 goes back more than 500 years. "The enduring quality of the diamond is associated 'with an (v wy 'tfyJfk According to Mis. Hannaford gifts honoring anniversaries upwards in the twenties or thirties. "Diamonds make a woman feel feminine." Mrs. Hannaford says.

"The simplest dress can become fashion-wive with the mere addition of a diamond accessory." Not only do diamonds give a feeling of femininity, they are a flgn of success to some women. I When a husband gives his wilt a ring with a larger stone or a glittering bracelet with matching pin and earrings, a woman proudly wears them as symbols of the role she's played in his success, Mrs. Hnnuaford says. An attractive, vivacious grandmother, Mrs. Hannaford advises potential diamond owners to choo.se their jeweler as carefully as they would a physician.

The average person can't possibly identify a choice stone; training and experience is needed. BACKBONE OK BUSINESS be is at lra.st as practical as she is romantic. The modern bride wants to have a hand in the matter for more than the obvious reason. She doesn't expect the engagement diamond to bo her last one, thus she likes to hold rein on her swain's ardent desire to lavish her with love-line while robbing her future kitchen of the useful ugliness of pots and pans. bout 85 per cent of all engaged j.

rU today are ruined with a diamond. And. since "a diamond l. the girl usually has the final nay on the type stone and setting. Although your great-grand-puHher probably would have at th? brashness of a Hated preference for an encasement ling, today's bride-lo Monday Last Day Silver Replaiing Sale Bring vour ilv-r in Monday and take advantaqe of tht SPECIAL LOW PRICES of this February Sale.

Fine Jewelry Dept 2nd Floor, Upper Level PAUL TURNER, Mgr. mm Open Mon. Nites 'Til 9 I Ml 111 III 11 -I HM. mt "MMMniMweMeMiuMiHMaaieaeae! SHEtBURNE NASSAU SET SET "Diamonds are the backbone of a jeweler's business. H-; doesn't misrepresent quality or price his diamonds too high because he expects to go on selling them, year after year, to folks like yourself," Mrs.

Hannaford says. i She al.so points out that "ex-; citing bargains" are seldom available to the diamond buyer. "There's little reason to cut. prices on diamonds," she Engagement ring $1 35.00 Engagement ring J8S.00 Bride'i circlet $70.00 Bride i circlet J42.50 DIAMOND IN THE ROl Gil That's a 12 carat rem Mrs. Gladys Babson Hannaford is handling.

She displayed the stone during recent lectures here at Florida Stale University. The peudette Mrs. Hannaford is wearing is one of the newest ami most popular diamond designs. The delicate chain is styled so that the stone rests in the hollow of the throat, giving the gem motion when jou breathe or talk. iDamocrat Photo).

Beloved by Brides for Over 100 Years nfcirgtd Tm Show Dfln.l Intludt ftd. lot GUARANTEED by tht Artcarved Trmanent Value I'lan You can apply lh full current retail volut towaid a larger ARTCARVED diamond ring at thomandi of ARTCARVED jwelr At Stn W. C. VASONJR. lift LOOK rf Mart (.

monds with the Rame enthusi- change them as often as she They sell steadily all year, never get shopworn, don't go out of fashion seasonally." Mrs. Hannaford wears dia- in lh U. 5. A. guarontl.

Autfwwl ArtcarvedJwtltr JEWELER 124 E. Pensacola in discussinK docs her hair color or style Ph. 2-3603 asm she exudes them although she doesn't The Texture of Coolness Wicker Punch She has three hair tones: hrr own, a dark blond streaked with grey, and two hair pieces, one an ash blond and the other a chestnut brown. WIGS IIELI The choice of hair-dos us as practical an investment for the extensive traveler as a diamond. Since its difficult to arrange appointments during stints across the country, Mrs.

Hannaford hit upon the idea of v.i0's. This way. she can keep one freshly set and waiting--in case she's caught in the rain before a television appearance or Red Cross Shoes 12.99 SJS Stovlzett inn6 Out I 12.99 engagement. "And it's fun to change color, according to the whim of Uu moment." she exclaims. Mrs.

Hannaford first came to Tallahassee about 12 years ao and was lust here four years previously. "Each visit is a treat." she says, "and your slight cold wave is a delight when I think of the snow and slush in New York." Her home is in the Empire City, although her lecture series takes her to most of the 48 continental states during the nine-month school year. Mrs. Hannaford lectures at colleges and universities for science clubs aad class work in geology, minerol-ogy. economics, marketing, chemical and mining engineering retailing and lnerchandisinu-design.

She- al.so speaks to men's and women's groups in the cities she visits. blaster for Sprtna an pruia It's the breezy-going coolness, tbe supple softness of this new textured leather that makes wicker punch so jppealmg. Perfect conv pamon for a dashing, doing seaion. Hail The Peanut SUFFOLK. Va.

'AP The state of Virginia has erected a marker on the highway near here where Dr Matthew Harri.s raised the first commercial crop of peanuts in 1842.From that begining peanuts have grown into Tide water Virginia's big-, gest money crop 30 million dollars a year. 98 Frilly and Dainty DRESSES SIZES I 6x A up -Shoes, Street Floor- Complete Assortment Fichp Dresses x-T'-t sZX PINK 98 DUSTERS 8 MAVY 98 up Boys Suits from 3 EtIGE SIZES l-6x 7 in Long or Short Pants Sizes 2-6x ix x14 it CRINOLINES 2.98 3.98 Bust Vignette 198 I 1.98 2.98 ij TIRABT Pants Shirts Matched Sets AT EARLY DAWN young w.u b. Hat Bag Sets 2.98 to 4.98 ready for the Easter Parade in her embroidered organdy pina- fore, by Facho, detailed wth UK A 1.98 up fasgotir.g, lace, and tiny tlow- pnefpr pAnnotc trj. Cr.ipy sheer batkle LUJICI I blouse of soft pastel colors. 00 FOR ONLY Shirts Pants ,1 A OQ A ff 98 $14 Plot 35c Mailinf Full Figure $1.00 Extra Limit: 2 Children To A Family Age: 6 Weeks to 10 Yean Additional Children $2.00 Each Regular $10.00 Value SATISFACTION GUARANTEED NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY A Boys Cops Monday Saturday Feb 29 t0 March 5th Yummy Me I- a ii i.na Xs BARBERREE STUDIO WILL GIVE YOU A SELECTION OF POSES FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE 2nd Floor, Upper Level i delectable dish of Tutti Frutti in Easter egg colors of drip dry bastiste topped with white frosty lace.

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