BLACK STARR FROST - Lot 33

BLACK STARR FROST Exceptional and rare 18k yellow gold and silver brooch pendant centered on a 10cts oval aquamarine in a diamond-set setting of lines of calibrated rubies punctuated by rose-cut diamonds in a closed setting and highlighted by interlacing rose-cut diamonds. A 6ct pear-cut aquamarine dangles from the bezel. The bezel is studded with diamonds. Signed "BSF". Made in the UNITED STATES in the 1910s. Gross weight: 13.80g. Length : 8cm. Width : 3,5cm SPEECH BLACK STARR AND FROST (The chain in the photo is not for sale) Black, Starr Frost is an American jewelry company. Founded in 1810, it is the oldest jewelry company still operating in the United States. This renowned jeweler is also well known for its watchmaking and goldsmithing productions. The finesse of its jewelry led the company to supply many movie stars, and was even mentioned by Marilyn Monroe in her role as Lorelei Lee. In fact, in her song "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend", the star mentions such top jewelers as Tiffany , Cartier , Black Starr, Frost Gorham and Harry Winston.