Life, 1925-10-08 · page 45 of 46
Life — October 8, 1925 — page 45: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is an advertisement, not a cartoon or satirical content. Black, Starr & Frost was a prominent New York jewelry firm advertising an elegant piece featuring rare diamond cuts (briolets and baguettes). The ad emphasizes the piece's versatility—it can be worn either as dress jewelry or as a hat ornament, which was common for high-end accessories of the era. The stark black octagonal frame with delicate dangling earrings or brooch depicted creates visual impact typical of luxury jewelry advertising. The firm's 115-year history and prestigious Fifth Avenue location suggest this targets wealthy consumers. There is no political satire or cartoon commentary present on this page.
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BLACK* STARR & FROST The unique cutting of these rare briolets and ba- guette diamonds, and their unusual arrangement and setting, make this piece equally interesting whether worn as a. dress or a hat ornament. JEWELERS FOR II5 YEARS FIFTH AVENUE . CORNER 48TH STREET . NEW YORK comicbooks.com