Emerald and pearl sautoir and bracelet, assembled by Suzanne Belperron, circa 1930. Photo Sotheby's

The sautoir strung with polished emerald beads suspending two detachable tassels, the back accented with two cultured pearls and a clasp set with similar gems, length approximately 835mm, the tassels are a later addition, the bracelet composed of two rows of emeralds and a central line of cultured pearls and emeralds, length approximately 185mm, clasp with French assay and maker's marks for René Boivin. Lot 36. Estimate 15,000-23,000 CHF

LITTERATURE: Cf: Sylvie Raulet & Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, pages 222 and 336 for illustrations of these jewels.

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