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Black, Starr & Frost

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American jewelry company

Black, Starr & Frost, previously known as Marquand and Co, is an American jewelry company. Founded in 1810 as Marquand and Co., the company is the oldest continuously operating jewelry firm in the United States.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Black, Starr & Frost, previously known as Marquand and Co, is an American jewelry company. Founded in 1810 as Marquand and Co., the company is the oldest continuously operating jewelry firm in the United States.2

Former names

  • Ball, Black & Company1851 to 18761
  • Ball, Tompkins & Black1839 to 18511
  • Marquand & Co,1810 to 18391

Timeline

  1. 1876Renamed Name changed to Black, Star & Frost1
  2. 1851Renamed Name changed to Ball, Black & Company1
  3. 1839Renamed Name changed to Ball, Tompkins & Black1
  4. 1810Founded Founded1

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