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BLACK STARR & FROST: A PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND TIGER'S EYE BROOCH, CIRCA 1930 image 1
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Lot 45

BLACK STARR & FROST: A PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND TIGER'S EYE BROOCH, CIRCA 1930

26 September 2025, 10:00 PDT
Los Angeles

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BLACK STARR & FROST: A PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND TIGER'S EYE BROOCH, CIRCA 1930

Designed as a cat, with eyes of round cabochon tiger's eye, ceramic nose and accented across with old European-cut and single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.75 carats, signed 'B.S. & F.,' with serial number, measures 2 1/2 x 2 in.

Footnotes

OVERALL CONDITION:
Metal tested with XRF (X-ray fluorescence) for platinum; pinback clasps secure; superficial wear in the form of minor scratches; overall good condition.

Please note: it is possible that at least two (2) diamonds were replaced at some point in brooch's life.

ACCENT GEMSTONE: tiger's eye
Overall color: brown with gold chatoyancy

ACCENT DIAMONDS: old European-cut and single-cut
Approximate overall color and clarity: F-G-H, VS-I

ACCENT MATERIAL: ceramic

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Approximate gross weight: 19.1 grams

This condition report is provided for your convenience based on the opinion of our gemologists. Bonhams is not responsible for any discrepancies between this information and other opinions.

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