-Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Ring In Platinum With 2.54 Ctw Sapphires Rubies Diamonds
An art deco Toi Et Moi ring designed by Raymond C. Yard.
An exceptional toi et moi ring, created in America during the art deco period by the master jewelry designer Raymond C. Yard, back in the 1935. This beautiful elegant ring was carefully crafted in solid .900/.999 platinum with high polish finish and embellished with a great selection of natural earth mined gemstones, such two Pailin sapphires, eight Burmese rubies and four white colorless diamonds. The blue sapphires like these ones, from the Pailin region in Cambodia are extremely rare, actually the mines are exhausted and the only way to found in the today's market is from old stocks or antique jewelry. Cambodian blue sapphires like this rival in color and quality with the sapphires of Kashmir.
Sapphires: Mounted in three prongs settings, with 2 shield stepped cut (6 x 5 x 4 mm) of natural vivid blue sapphires with a total approximate weight of 1.66 carats.
Rubies: Mounted in channel settings, with 8 square faceted cut of natural vivid red rubies, with a total weight of 0.64 carats.
Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 4 straight baguette cut of natural diamonds, 0.24 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-2 clarity.
Weight: 4.3 Grams, (2.76 Dwt).
Size: 7 and may be sized on request.
Measurements: 19 mm by 10 mm (0.75 x 0.39 Inch).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "YARD".
Raymond C. Yard
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. For similar examples.
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this ring is very good. 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: R011824TENM/.1240
