Lot 51
  • 51

Natural pearl and diamond bracelet, circa 1935

Estimate
55,000 - 80,000 CHF
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Description

  • diamond, pearl, platinum
Designed as a row of pearls of white and black colour, suspending baroque shaped pearls graduated in size, the clasp of square form set with rose diamonds, length approximately 190mm.

Literature

Cf: Sylvie Raulet & Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 191 for an illustration of this piece.

Condition

According to the SSEF report, the pearls measure from approximately 7.20 - 7.35 x 6.70 mm to 11.30 - 13.95 x 19.40 mm, of white to slightly cream, brown, dark grey and purplish grey colour. Overall good lustre, some pearls with golden, green and pinkish overtones. Typical blemishes and growth marks are also present. Diamonds bright and lively. Clasp secure. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use, minor discolouration. In good condition.
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