Rock crystal and diamond brooch, Suzanne Belperron, 1932 -1955.  Photo Sotheby's

Of descending scroll design, the carved rock crystal decorated with circular- and single-cut diamonds, French assay and maker's marks for Groëne et Darde. Lot 59. Estimate  45,000-72,000 CHF

LITTERATURE: Cf: Sylvie Raulet & Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 124 for illustrations of this jewel.

NOTE DE CATALOGUE: This iconic Belperron design, in addition to being highly innovative and avant-garde, was extremely popular among Paris and New York trend setters. Belperron herself enjoyed wearing it as illustrated in the following pages.

Sotheby's. Jewels from the Personal Collection of Suzanne Belperron. Genève | 14 mai 2012, 10:00 AM www.sothebys.com