Platinum-Topped Gold and Diamond Brooch, Black Starr & Frost, Circa 1880

Designed as a starburst set in the center with an old mine diamond weighing approximately 1.75 carats, framed by old mine diamonds weighing approximately 23.75 carats, signed BS&F for Black Starr & Frost.

In good condition. The central diamond is approximately J-K color, SI clarity with chips to the girdle. The remaining 132 diamonds are approximately H-J color, VS-SI clarity. With removable brooch fitting. Signed BS&F on the pinbridge.
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For a brooch of similar design see Understanding Jewellery, by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, 2003 edition, p. 230, plate 311.