Sapphire and diamond Brooch,  'Fleur', Suzanne Belperron, 1932 -1955. Photo Sotheby's

Of floral design, the centre set with a cushion-shaped yellow sapphire, the petals with variously-cut diamonds of yellowish tints, to a stem highlighted with lozenge-shaped and circular-cut stones, French assay and maker's marks for Groëne et Darde. Lot 55. Estimation 36,000-45,000 CHF

LITTERATURE: Cf: Sylvie Raulet & Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 145 for an illustration of this piece

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