Lot 254. A diamond bangle bracelet, by Jean Schlumberger. Estimate: $30,000–50,000. Price Realised  USD 161,000. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

Set at the top with variously-sized circular-cut diamonds, extending five en tremblant circular-cut diamond flower blossoms, to the platinum and circular-cut diamond hinged bangle bracelet, circa 1940, 2 1/4 ins. diameter, in a Schlumberger black suede fitted case. Signed Schlumberger for Jean Schlumberger

Note: This exceptional bangle is a rare and early example of Jean Schlumberger jewelry. It is a unique jewel, most likely dating to the years between Schlumberger’s early work as a fashion jewelry designer for Elsa Schiaparelli and his established career as a Senior Vice President of Tiffany & Co., where he created one-of-a-kind jewels for the fashionable elite in Europe and the United States.  While the all-white diamond and platinum palette sets this bracelet apart from the colorful jewelry he typically designed, his use of movement and organic asymmetry captures both his unique perception and love for nature, making this bracelet an unmistakable Schlumberger creation.

Christie's. Magnificent Jewels & the Jubilee Ruby, 20 April 2016, New York, Rockefeller Plaza