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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 11:00AM EDT
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Lot 5718
Theodore B. Starr Carved Peridot Medusa Gorgeous Art Nouveau Old Cut Diamond Halo Brooch
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
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- Described By:Rachel CNX 0476 1686
- Title:Theodore B. Starr Carved Peridot Medusa Gorgeous Art Nouveau Old Cut Diamond Halo Brooch
- Description: Three carats of fine, white old-cut melée diamonds, set in a bold, late 19th-century style. But the centerpiece was special: an intricately carved Medusa head, carved into natural peridot. Striking, haunting, and unmistakably art nouveau.The icing on the cake? It was signed by Theodore B. Starr.Starr once worked for Tiffany before striking out on his own, building a great American jewelry house that rivaled Tiffany. The New York Times wrote: “This establishment … has no duplicate in this country, and probably not in the world.” High praise!Jewelry featuring Medusa saw a surge in popularity in the years between 1890-1915, part of a broader fascination with classical mythology. But it wasn’t just decorative; Medusa also carried symbolic weight. During that period, she was embraced in certain circles as a symbol of female strength, independence and suffrage; powerful, protective, not to be underestimated.
- Approx. Dimensions or Size:19x19mm medusa peridot 2-2.7mm diamonds entire piece approx. 24x24 mm
- Condition:Just very minor abrasions associated with age, great condition for this gorgeous piece.
- Hallmarks:T.B. STARR N.Y.
- Estimated weight of piece:19.3G
- Estimated size and weight of package:18x13x3 1 lb
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