Raymond C. Yard 1943 Deco Retro Earrings In Platinum With 15.34 Ctw Moonstones Sapphires And Diamonds
Retro gem set earrings designed by Raymond C. Yard.
Exceptional and very rare published pair of clip-on earrings created by Raymond C. Yard, back in the 1943. These beautiful pair has been carefully crafted with deco-retro patterns in solid .900/.999 platinum with palladium plating and high polished finish. Embellished with a great selection of natural gemstones and fitted with a pair of hinged omega backs for fastening clips. The posts option for pierced ears can be easily added.
Diamonds: Prong set with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.24 carats, white color less E/F color, VS-2 clarity.
Sapphires: Prong set with 4 round brilliant cut blue sapphires, 0.28 carats.
Others: Mounted in four-prongs settings, with 8 gradated round sugarloaf cabochon cuts of catseye moonstones, with a combined weight of 14.82 carats
Weight: 16.95 Grams, (10.87 Dwt).
Measurements: 25.6 mm by 19 mm (1.01 x 0.75 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with maker's mark, the platinum assay mark, the serial numbers and signed, "YARD 01044".
Raymond C. Yard, began his career in the jewelry business in 1898 as a door boy at Marcus & Co. It was during this period that the newly affluent American industrial families began to patronize American jewelers like Tiffany & Co. Yard was encouraged by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., to open his own company.Rockefeller recommended the Yard firm to his family and connections, and shortly Yard was creating jewels for the Woolworth, Flagler, Dupont, Harriman, and the Vanderbilt families.
The firm, Raymond C. Yard, focused primarily on custom pieces for their clientele and was known for sourcing the highest quality of materials that his clientele demanded. Stock pieces were executed by the highest level of outside manufacturers, with Yard supplying the stones and designs.
His creations exemplified the understated elegance of impeccable workmanship combined with the very finest of materials. Raymond Yard prided himself on his knowledge of gems and was considered one of the foremost experts on pearls.
Literature: Yard, The Life And Magnificent Jewelry By Raymond C. Yard, Natasha Kuzmanovic, Vendome press 2007. Page 46-46 Plate-50 for this pair illustrated. (see right figure, bottom).
Collateral: They are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these earrings are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the platinum. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E110922AONM/.4074
