BLACK, STARR & FROST, EDWARDIAN, AQUAMARINE, DIAMOND, AND SEED PEARL BROOCH

Set with a rectangular faceted aquamarine weighing approximately 35.00 carats by formula, in an openwork frame set with round diamonds and seed pearls. Mounted in platinum with gold pin. 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches.
Stamp: B.S.&F.
Gross weight: 14.00 dwt.

Property From the Stuyvesant Fish Family

Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, better known as 'Mamie' earned a distinct reputation among the 'Gilded Age' society of the 1890's. As the wife of Stuyvesant Fish, president of the Illinois Central Railroad and a descendant of the last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam, Mamie was naturally at the center of New York's social scene. In 1915, The New York Times wrote, "Mrs. Fish gave the most original and sparkling entertainments of any New York hostess." She entertained at the still standing Italianate mansion designed by Stanford White at 25 East 78th Street or their Newport, Rhode Island mansion.

Current viewers of HBO's Drama 'The Gilded Age' will certainly recognize Mamie Fish as the larger-than-life socialite portrayed by actress, Ashlie Atkinson.

Overall Condition: Acid test indicates the brooch platinum, the pin is 14 karat gold. There is a large scratch on the table of the aquamarine, and small chips to a few pavilion facets. Soldier marks on the back of the brooch. The aquamarine is slightly loose in its mounting. A few diamonds are chipped. The aquamarine measures approximately 25.50 x 17.35 x 10.60 mm.

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April Matteini, GG

Senior Vice President, Head of Department, Jewelry

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A Graduate Gemologist (GIA) who specializes in evaluating and appraising fine antique, estate jewelry and gemstones, Ms. Matteini provides streamlined services for Freeman's jewelry clients throughout Florida and the Southeast. Prior to joining the firm, she served as Bonhams Vice President for the Florida region and as the Regional Director for Skinner Auctioneers. A native New Englander, April has lived in South Florida since 2005 with her family. She enjoys membership in the American Society of Jewelry Historians, the jewelry social club Gem-X, and a life-long love of sailing. April brings more than 25 years of jewelry appraisal and auction house experience, combined with exceptional communications and customer service skills to her position.

Dianne Batista

Senior Vice President, Jewelry & Watches

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Dianne Batista brings 30 years of deep and wide-ranging jewelry experience to this role. Before joining Freeman’s | Hindman, she was the Director of Jewelry & Watches and Senior Specialist at Rago/Wright Auction House. Prior to joining Rago/Wright, she consulted independently as Archive Manager at David Webb amongst other roles.

With her vast experience in the industry, she has held positions as both a Senior Jewelry Specialist and consultant at Christie’s. In the retail jewelry sector, she was the US Head of Dior Fine Jewelry and Cinta Jewelry Director at John Hardy. She has lectured extensively and has appeared as an original jewelry expert on PBS's Antiques Roadshow.
Batista has worked with significant estates and brought many historic fine jewelry pieces to market. Most recently she was responsible for presenting many important pieces of artist jewelry, including pieces by Calder, Lalanne, Burle Marx, Loloma, Margaret De Patta, and Jean Despres to the auction market

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Randolph Macon Woman’s College and is graduate of the Gemological Institute of America’s diamonds, diamond grading, and gem identification.

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