Rock crystal and hematite bracelet, 'Escalier Bordé', René Boivin, 1930. Photo Sotheby's

Designed as an articulated band of tiered square rock crystal plaques, set between rows of pyramidal hematite motifs, length approximately 175mm, French assay marks. Estimation 36,000 — 55,000 CHF

Accompanied by a certificate from Françoise Cailles.

Litterature: Cf. Françoise Cailles, René Boivin Joaillier, Paris, 1994, pg. 172 for an illustration of this bracelet.

As revealed by Françoise Cailles, this bracelet was created for the Maison Boivin by Suzanne Belperron who was inspired in her design by squares of chocolate bars. The present model is named 'Escalier Bordé' and the onyx and diamond version is named 'Chocolat'.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève, 13 mai 2014 - http://www.sothebys.com/