Christie’s New York will offer 15 jewels by Suzanne Belperron as part of the 44-lot offering “Jewels as Art: Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection,” at its Magnificent Jewels auction next month.
New York—At its Magnificent Jewels auction next month, Christie’s New York will offer a selection of jewels from Suzanne Belperron, an iconic French jewelry designer known for her unique use of color, innovative materials, and bold, sculptural designs.
The collection, “Jewels as Art: Magnificent Jewels from a Private Collection,” features a selection of jewelry curated by an American collector with an eye for art and design and a deep admiration for Belperron.
It includes 15 jewels by Belperron, three of which are from the designer’s personal collection, making it one of the most significant offerings from the designer ever to come to auction, said Christie’s.
One highlight is the rock crystal and diamond “Facetté” cuff bracelet, a piece once owned by celebrated fashion editor Diana Vreeland, who was photographed wearing the piece several times, including at El Morocco in New York in 1938.
The Facetté cuff is a testament to Belperron’s skillful use of semi-precious materials to create strikingly bold, geometric forms, Christie’s said.
It is estimated to sell for $200,000 to $300,000.
The diamond “Tube” bracelet, another featured lot, is estimated to fetch $400,000 to $600,000.
The current owner of the Tube bracelet loved how it showcased Belperron’s ability to create works that seemed simple in appearance yet were remarkably complex in execution, said Christie’s.
“Christie’s is honored to steward this remarkable collection, exemplifying the art of jewelry collecting through the discerning eye of an American collector who views jewels as a true form of art,” said Claibourne Poindexter, Christie’s senior specialist, jewelry.
“With a judicious and intentional approach, this collection spans iconic designs across centuries and includes one of the most impressive assemblages of Suzanne Belperron jewels ever to come to auction. Christie’s is proud to offer collectors the chance to acquire these emblematic pieces.”
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The pieces are highlights of the Christie’s Magnificent Jewels live auction, set to take place Dec. 10 in New York.
Beyond the Belperron pieces, the offering includes art jewelry from the late 18th century to the early 20th century, including a 19th-century antique diamond necklace and a bracelet from the same period.
A circa 1910 rose-cut antique diamond rivière necklace (est. $150,000 to $250,000)
A late 19th century antique diamond bracelet (est. $300,000 to $500,000)
The entire collection of 44 pieces spans reflects the height of avant-garde Art Deco and Art Moderne design, Christie’s said.
Pieces from Cartier, JAR, and Bulgari are also on offer.
A pair of 21st-century colored diamond and diamond “Hedgehog” earrings by JAR (est. $100,000 to $150,000)
A Cartier Art Deco diamond and coral bracelet (est. $300,000 to $500,000)
A Bulgari “Kilim” bracelet featuring sugarloaf emerald cabochons, sapphires, rubies, cultured pearls, and diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold (est. $100,000 to $150,000)
The collection is on view at Christie’s New York from Dec. 6-9.
