BLUE CHALCEDONY AND SAPPHIRE CLIP, SUZANNE BELPERRON, CIRCA 1945, ON A BLUE CHALCEDONY NECKLACE

The carved chalcedony clip, inset with a rectangular plaque enhanced with a step-cut sapphire and square-cut diamonds, on a later detachable double-strand necklace composed of chalcedony beads, the clasp millegrain-set with a circular-cut diamond and two sapphire cabochons, length approximately 440m.

Cf.: Sylvie Raulet and Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, Woodbridge, 2011, pg. 162 for an illustration of a chalcedony and sapphire necklace of similar design.

Accompanied by a certificate from Olivier Baroin. Chalcedony beads overall in good condition, some minor abrasions, chalcedony on the central clip with greyish crystal inclusions, some visible for the naked eye, some surface reaching. Sapphires well matched in colour, blue of medium strong saturation, minor abrasions. Diamonds bright and lively. Clasp secure, safety catch. Scratches to the metal consistent with age and normal use. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 181 grams.
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When the fashion changed after the second World War, several clips were altered to be worn as necklaces. These transformations were often carried out either by Suzanne Belperron or by other workshops.

Accompanied by a certificate from Olivier Baroin.