Oval aquamarines, old-cut and baguette diamonds, 18k white gold (customs mark), signed YARD, numbered, circa 1940

LFG, 2024, report n°.414281 (for main diamond): 3.73 carats, L color, SI1 clarity, weak florescence

Aquamarines: weighing approximately 2.20-2.40 carats and 2.60-2.80 carats
Main diamonds: weighing approximately 1.80-2.00 carats, 1.40-1.60 carat, 1.80-2.00 carats, 1.90-2.10 carats and 1.60-1.80 carat
Remaining diamonds: with an approximate total weight of 3.00-3.40 carats

Size/Dimensions: 18.5cm
Gross weight: 30.8 grams

Raymond Yard is one of the most influential American jewelers of the 20th century, renowned for his high-end creations and meticulous attention to detail. Founded in 1922, his eponymous jewelry house became famous for its luxury pieces, often adorned with diamonds and precious stones, and for its refined aesthetic that appeals to a prestigious clientele.

Yard began his career at Marcus & Co., a renowned jewelry house in New York, where he worked his way up, starting as a messenger before becoming an experienced salesman. Thanks to his skills, he caught the attention of influential clients, including John D. Rockefeller Jr., who played a crucial role in launching Yard’s career as an independent jeweler.

Yard's creations are distinguished by their elegant simplicity, combining Art Deco influences with a classic sense of design, as seen in this bracelet set with diamonds and aquamarines. He frequently used rare gemstones, perfectly cut diamonds, and sophisticated motifs, while maintaining a highly personalized approach with his clients.