Comprising: two necklaces composed of cultured pearls alternating with rondelles set with circular-cut sapphires, rubies and emeralds or brilliant-cut diamonds, lengths approximately 500mm and 535mm; four bracelets, each length approximately 220mm; and a pair of ear clips, pendants detachable, French assay marks and partial maker's marks.

Unsigned. Ear clip fittings stamped Bté SGDG, French assay marks for 18 carat gold and indistinct maker's marks. Diamonds estimated to weigh a total of approximately 22.00 - 24.00 carats, on average H-J colour, VS clarity, as gauged and graded in the mount. Some links repaired with glue - glue residue visible, some areas of string frayed. Ear clips approximately 78mm in length including tassels. Overall in good condition. Total gross weight approximately 396 grams.
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By family tradition this parure was made by René Sim Lacaze. René Sim Lacaze was one of the most important jewellery designers of the 20^th century. He was born René Lacaze in Paris during the summer of 1901 and was immersed in artistic beauty from a very young age. While growing up, he spent a lot of time with his mother in her dressmaking studio and often went to visit museums with his uncle. René discovered his passion for jewellery when a family friend would narrate his stories on the extraordinary gemstones and jewels that he had encountered in his life as a jewellery trader.

René started a four-year training course at Atelier Mentel, a Parisian workshop collaborating with famous jewellers such as Cartier, Boucheron and Janesich. At the age of 20, he had to interrupt his training to complete his military service, where he became the cartographer. He returned to Paris eager to continue his career in jewellery. Eventually René was hired by Van Cleef & Arpels, where he became the artistic and design director in 1926.