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Lot 14
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Pair of diamond ear clips, attributed to Suzanne Belperron, after 1970

Estimate
11,000 - 17,000 CHF
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Description

  • attributed to Suzanne Belperron
  • diamond, platinum, gold
Each designed as a sheaf of wheat, embellished with cushion-shaped, circular-, and single-cut diamonds, French assay marks.

Literature

Cf: Sylvie Raulet and Olivier Baroin, Suzanne Belperron, 2011, page 238 for an illustration of a similar pair of ear clips with marker's marks Groëné et Darde, and page 324, plate 103, for a related plaster cast.

Condition

Stamped with French assay marks and Pt 950 for platinum on clips, OR for gold on clip fittings. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 7.00 carats, on average of G-I colour and VS-SI clarity, as gauged and graded in mounting. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition.
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