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Lot 311
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Pair of onyx and diamond cufflinks, formerly in the collection of Suzanne Belperron and pair of citrine cufflinks, Suzanne Belperron

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Suzanne Belperron
  • gold, onyx, diamonds, citrine
Comprising: a pair of cufflinks set with four buff-top square-shaped onyx plaques within foliate chased frames highlighted with rose diamonds, French assay and maker's marks; and a pair of cufflinks set with four step-cut citrines connected with a curb link chain, French assay marks and maker's marks for Darde & Fils.

 

Condition

Onyx cufflinks: Accompanied by S. Belperron expert Olivier Baroin certificate no. 22C SB 12-05-14 GE1207, stating that pair of cufflinks are from the personal collection of Suzanne Belperron. Stamped with French assay marks for 18 carat gold. Maker's marks. Onyx in very good condition. Diamonds bright and lively. One small crack to side of gold frame of one link. Citrine cufflinks: Stamped with 750 and French assay marks for 18 carat gold and maker's mark D F for Darde & Fils. Citrine pale orangy yellow, some inclusions visible to naked eye and under magnification in one stone, some colour striations in some stones. Each with some abrasions to metal consistent with wear and age. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by S. Belperron expert Olivier Baroin certificate no. 22C SB 12-05-14 GE1207, stating that the onyx pair of cufflinks are from the personal collection of Suzanne Belperron.

Cf: Sylvie Raulet and Olivier Baroin, 'Suzanne Belperron', Italy 2011, Page 338 for an illustraion of the onyx and diamond cufflinks.