BLACK STARR & FROST Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 4.45 Ctw In Diamonds & Emeralds
A cocktail ring designed by Black, Starr & Frost.
This is beautiful colorful cocktail ring created by the American jewelry company of Black Starr & Frost. The ring has been exceptionally crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The craftsmanship is impeccable and is embellished with a gorgeous selection of sixty-six white colorless diamonds and twenty-three vivid green Colombian emeralds.
Diamonds: Mounted in a pave setting, with 66 graduated round brilliant cuts diamonds, 2.05 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS clarity.
Emeralds: Mount in channel settings, with 23 French calibre cuts of natural vivid green translucent Colombian emeralds with a total weight of about 2.40 carats.
Birthstone: Emeralds for the month of May.
Weight: 14.95 Grams, (9.60 Dwt).
Size: 7.25 and may be sized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 25 mm by 15 mm (0.98 x 0.59 Inches) and raise 7 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark associated to Black, Starr & Frost, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 gold and signed as follows, "BS&F 18KT".
Black, Starr & Frost
This company is the oldest continuously operating jewelry firm in the United States and the origins date back to the company of Marquand & Co., founded in 1810 in New York City by the silversmith Isaac Marquand, whose family immigrated from France. In 1839 the company was purchased by Henry Ball, Erasmus Tompkins, and William Black, and renamed Ball, Tompkins & Black until 1851 when it became Ball, Black & Company. In 1876 it acquired its current name, Black, Starr & Frost, when new partners Cortlandt Starr and Aaron Frost joined the firm. In 1860, the firm opened a store at the intersection of the corner of Broadway and Prince Street in New York City, and in 1912 they moved to the southeast corner of Fifth Avenue and 48th Street, known as the diamond district. In 1929 it merged with Gorham to become Black, Starr & Frost and Gorham. During the interlude from 1940-1962 it was known as Black Starr Frost Gorham as it partnered with Gorham Manufacturing Company; however, the name reverted to Black, Starr & Frost in 1960. Indeed, the most influential families of the time were its clients. Among them, in particular, Carnegie, Vanderbilt, Rockefellers, Guggenheim and Windsor. The company opened one of the first stores on Fifth Avenue in New York. It was here that celebrities and royal families bought some of the largest gems in the world. By the way, Marilyn Monroe mentioned the company in one of her popular songs, “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.”
Collateral: This Black Starr & Frost ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Black Starr & Frost ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. The 89 gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R012325TENS/.3593
