Gem set and diamond bangle, Suzanne Belperron, 1955 - 1970. Photo Sotheby's

The bangle of stylised wave design embellished with natural and cultured pearls of white and black tint and circular-cut diamonds, inner circumference approximately 150mm, French assay marks, maker's marks for Darde & Fils. Lot 56. Estimate 18,000-27,000 CHF

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 62351, stating that the three largest pearls were found to be natural, saltwater, with no indications of artificial colour modification. Please note that only three pearls were tested due to the mount.

LITTERATURE: Cf: Sylvie Raulet & Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 288 for an image of this jewel and a rendering of the original design.

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