Gem set and diamond ring, Suzanne Belperron, circa 1935. Photo Sotheby's

The variously shaped natural pearls cultured pearls of aubergine tints highlighted with circular-cut diamonds and one baguette, size 51, French assay marks and indistinct maker's marks for Groëne et Darde. Lot 50. Estimation 27,000-36,000 CHF

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 62352, stating that two of the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, with no indication of colour modification. Please note that only two pearls were tested due to the mount.

LITTERATURE: Cf: Sylvie Raulet & Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 192 for an illustration of this ring.

NOTE DE CATALOGUE: This ring is an example of Suzanne Belperron's desire to transpose her designs from bracelets to rings. Indeed she created a bracelet of similar inspiraton which is illustrated on page 52 in the Suzanne Belperron book.

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