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Hammered Gold, Diamond and Emerald 'Ying and Yang' Ring, Suzanne Belperron, Circa 1968
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Suzanne Belperron
- gold, diamond, emerald, ring
Of crossover design set with large rose-cut diamonds, accented by round emeralds, size 5½.
Condition
The mounting with nicking and scratching commensurate with regular wear; eye-visible porosity along the sides of the shank. Evidence of sizing. The rose-cut diamonds are approximately G-I color, SI clarity. The medium to medium-deep green emeralds are moderately to heavily included. Unsigned, but authorship confirmed by Ward Landrigan. Bearing a nice weight and wonderfully sculptural. We would like to thank Olivier Baroin for confirming the provenance of this piece.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Formerly from the Collection of Jane Englehard who went to Madame Belperron with her friend Madame Baker and bought the ring on May 6, 1968.
A ring of similar design set with only diamonds is illustrated in a Vogue Paris cover from March 1972, and a sketch is shown on page 299 of Suzanne Belperron, by Sylvie Raulet and Olivier Baroin.
This crossover design is reputed to have been used by Madame Belperron for her engagement ring in 1923.
Exhibited at the Museum of the City of New York in the 'Notorious & Notable' exhibition, September 14, 2010 - January 3, 2011.