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Aug 27, 2020 · This is the key to the Belperron mystery. Set of ‘Leaves’ jewelry by Suzanne Belperron with carved amethyst leaves, cushion and oval-shaped rubies, old and single-cut diamonds, in 18-karat gold and platinum, circa 1936, with maker’s mark Groëné et Darde for B. Herz. Sold for $507,000 in December 2019. Image: Christie’s Images Ltd.
Suzanne Belperron (1900–1983), born in Saint-Claude, France, was an influential 20th-century jewellery designer [ 1 ][ 2 ] based in Paris. She worked for the Boivin and Herz jewellery houses before the outbreak of World War II. Subsequently, she took over the Herz company, renaming it Herz-Belperron.
Jun 12, 2019 · Belperron does that to people. Her work—bold, sculptural, innovative—is revered and her legend looms large. She was one of the few women in charge of a jewelry workshop in early 20th century ...
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Belperron is a fine jeweler selling vintage jewelry and reprised designs by the late designer, Suzanne Belperron (1900-1983). After beginning her career with Boivin in 1919, Belperron pioneered a new aesthetic in jewelry: sensual, tactile and arrestingly modern. With influential clients such as Elsa Schiaparelli, the Duchess of Windsor and ...
Dec 19, 2012 · By Cathy Horyn. Dec. 19, 2012. THE Paris jeweler Suzanne Belperron began working in 1919 at age 19, and continued without stopping for the next 56 years. She died in 1983. Her life and career ...
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Jan 23, 2019 · The Belperron-Boivin case. Suzanne Belperron intrigues and fascinates us. And now she finds herself at the centre of another controversy: for Olivier Baroin, guardian of the temple, much of her jewelry has been wrongly attributed to René Boivin, with whom she started out as a draftswoman in 1919. After having brought the jeweler great fame in ...
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18 Karat Gold, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Necklace, by René Boivin after a design by Suzanne Belperron, France. Estimate: $150,000–200,000. Smoky quartz turns up in more than a few pieces of Belperron jewellery. Here, it acts as a foundation for the brighter notes cast by yellow sapphire and citrine, the effect an autumnal harvest moon.
