Black Starr & Frost Jewelry

Gorgeous diamond and colorful gemstone bracelet by American jewelry designers Black, Starr & Frost. The link bracelet features 74 round briliant cut diamonds set in 'X' stations weig...

Dating to the first or second decade of the twentieth century, this delightful pendant brooch by Black, Starr and Frost centers on a magical 25 carat opal gumball filled with a dazzling array of colors. Flecks of neon green, lilac purple and electric blue are washed with splashes of iridescent yellow, creating a spectacular play-of-color. The elegant shield-shaped frame has been intricately hand fabricated in platinum, accented with .70 carats of glittering old cut diamonds. Accompanied by a gemological report from GIA stating: natural opal. Measurements: 37 x 28 mm wide Opal: estimated 25 carats, 19.70 x 19.90 x 11.51 mm Diamonds: estimated .70 total carats of old cut diamonds Weight: 12.2 grams Metal: platinum Markings: BS&F indicates the American jeweler Black, Starr & Frost Notes: Founded in 1810 by Isaac Marquand – Black, Starr & Frost opened as Marquand & Co. at 164 Broadway in New York City, making it the oldest continuously operating jewelry firm in the United States. At that time, two store clerks – William Black...

A ring designed by Black Starr & Frost. Beautiful highly collectible piece, created in America back in the 1910. This delicate ring was crafted with late Edwardian and early art dec...

Circa 1960s, 18k, by Black Starr & Frost, New York. These gloriously chic yellow gold earrings by Black Star & Frost feature a Russian braid motif flawlessly complimented by a polished finish. Meticulously fabricated in eighteen-karat gold, they have that joyfully unrestrained vibe great sixties jewelry is known for. Excellent condition. Remark: “Think Slim Aarons, think these earrings and a French twist headed to a Palm Beach poolside...

An Art Deco, sapphire and diamond bracelet, by Black Starr & Frost, of geometric design, set with Edwardian-cut and baguette-cut diamonds and calibré and faceted, rectangle cut sapphires. Composed of ten square and ten rectangular links, set with fifty-eight square, rectangular and triangular shaped sapphires, weighing approximately 6.50ct and thirty baguette, sixty European-cut and twenty round-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 14.00ct, estimated colour G/H, clarity VS2/SI1 with an invisible clasp. Mounted in platinum. Signed B. S. & F. for Black Starr & Frost, numbered 1220, circa 1925. Isaac Marquand founded Marquand & Co, in 1810, with premises at 166, then 164 Broadway New York. He was joined in partnership by Erastus Barton, an English master craftsman and William Black and Henry Ball began their apprenticeships. Marquand & Co Moved to 181 Broadway, in 1833 and Ball and Black became partners. In 1839 the Marquand family withdrew from the business. Ball and Black brought in their cashier, Erastus O. Tompkins and changed the company name to Ball, Tompkins & Black. In 1858 they built 247 Broadway and Murray Street. Tompkins died in 1851. The name was changed to Ball, Black & Company and they exhibited a gold tea set at the Crystal Palace World’s Exposition, in 1851. They built the first fire-proof building, with the original safe deposit system, at Broadway and Prince Street, in 1860. When the elder members of the firm retired Robert C. Black, the son of William Black, brought Cortlandt Starr and Aaron V. Frost into the partnership. They had a long period of training with the company. It became Black, Starr & Frost and in 1876 built a store at Fifth Avenue and Twenty-Eighth Street and also had premises at Fifth Avenue and Thirty-Ninth Street. In Autumn 1912 they moved to Fifth Avenue and Forty-Eighth Street. Witherbee Black was later president and R. Clifford Black, a vice president. The company was purchased by Gorham Silver Company in 1929, and the name to Black, Starr & Frost — Gorham. From 1940 it was Black, Starr and Gorham. The name reverted to Black, Starr & Frost in 1960 when the company was bought by Marcus & Co. Black Starr & Frost purchased Cartier USA, in 1962. In 1972 Kay Jewelers...

Founded in 1810 by French silversmith Isaac Marquand, who immigrated to the United States, Black, Starr & Frost is the oldest continually operating jewelry store in the U.S. The firm...

Centering a rounded baroque pearl measuring approximately 10.5 mm Gray body color with strong spectral iridescence and good luster Surrounded by organically rendered whiplash accen...

Product details: Circa 1920's. Featuring sterling silver frame with glass cover and green velvet closure on the back with a leg for standing and a bail for hanging the frame. The wi...

Black Starr & Frost 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Koala Bear Brooch This beautiful 18K textured gold koala bear has two ruby eyes. He is hanging on ...

23 Ct Diamond Necklace and Earrings 105 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bridal Suite by Designer Star Forest One of our premium Neckalce and matching earring set from...

A Black Starr & Frost Marquise Diamond ring. Featuring a .75. Marquise Diamond showing VVS clarity, Twelve Carre cut cut Blue Sapphire gemstones with vivid color appx. .25 ct. Twent...

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