Natural pearl and diamond clip, Suzanne Belperron, 1932-1955. Photo courtesy Sotheby's

Of stylised tonneau design, the centre set with eight slightly baroque to baroque and drop-shaped natural pearls measuring from 7.35 x 8.45 x 6.65mm to 9.25 x 10.25 x 8.65mm, set to either side with a line of cushion-shaped and single-cut diamonds, French assay and maker’s mark for Groëné et Darde. Estimate:  28,000 – 46,000 CHF

Accompanied by SSEF report no. 68488, stating that the pearls were found to be natural, saltwater.

Provenance: Jewels from the Collection of Odile de Richelieu, Countess Gabriel de La Rochefoucauld, Princess de La Rochefoucauld (1879-1974).

Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels. Geneva | 13 Nov 2013 - www.sothebys.com