Lot 508. Important pair gold and diamond cuffs, Suzanne Belperron, circa 1935. Estimate 280,000 — 375,000 CHF. Lot sold 338,500 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's 2012

Each designed as a diadème, composed of three scroll motifs set with circular-, single-cut and baguette diamonds, inner circumferences approximately 152 and 154mm, French assay and partial maker's marks.

Suzanne Belperron (1900-1983) stands apart as one of the most prolific female jewellers of twentieth century.  Rarely signing her jewels she simply stated, ‘My style is my signature’. 

Literature: Cf: Sylvie Raulet and Olivier Baroin, 'Suzanne Belperron', 2011, page 169 for an illustration of these cuffs.

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels, Geneva, 14 Nov 2012