Life, 1926-06-03 · page 5 of 44
Life — June 3, 1926 — page 5: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a cartoon or satire** — it's a luxury jewelry advertisement for Black, Starr & Frost, a high-end New York jeweler. The page appears in *Life* magazine as paid advertising. The image shows an elegant platinum wedding ring rendered as a simple black circle with a small engraved detail visible. The accompanying text appeals to emotional and traditional values, emphasizing the ring's significance across five generations and celebrating the evolution from heavy gold bands (circa 1810) to modern platinum designs, often set with diamonds. The ad positions the ring as a timeless symbol of commitment and family heritage, targeting affluent readers seeking prestigious jewelry. This represents typical early-to-mid 20th-century luxury marketing.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
BLACK? STARR & FROST That slender band of engraved platinum, the wedding ring, because of what it t means and the associations that surround it, becomes more precious than any other. When our shop was young, the wedding ring was 4 formidable piece of jewelry. During five generations we have seen an evolution from the heavy gold band of 1810 to the marrow circle of platinum, often set with diamonds. But always with a symbolism that is unchanging. JEWELERS FOR 116 YEARS FIFTH AVENUE + CORNER 48TH STREET + NEW YORK comicbooks.com