(S)Raymond C. Yard 1940 Art Deco Ring In Platinum With 3.12 Cts In Diamonds And Ceylon Sapphires
An art deco ring designed by Raymond C. Yard.
A gem set band, created in America during the late 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 gemstones.
Mount in the center in a four-prongs setting with one French carre cut cornered square cut diamond of 0.50 carats, E color, VVS-1.
Flanked by 8 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.68 carats, E color, VVS-1 and channel set with 24 caliber French squared cut of Ceylon blue sapphires with a combined weight of 1.94 carats.
Has a total weight of 9.2 Grams and the actual size is 6.5, sizeable. The width measure is 9.5 mm (0.37 Inch).
Stamped with the maker's mark, the serial numbers and signed, "YARD PLATINUM".
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: It 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 the gemstones, are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R0000SRNM/.2652
