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149
PAIR OF PEARL AND DIAMOND
EARRINGS
Each earring consists of openwork scrolls set with full‒
cut diamonds suspending a pearl drop.
$ 50,000 ‒ 71,430
Rs 35,00,000 ‒ 50,00,000
150
PAIR OF DIAMOND EARRINGS
Each earring is an openwork of ribbons set with old‒
cut diamonds terminating in two circular old‒cut
diamonds set in prongs, mounted in gold.
Diamond: 2.75 carats estimated
Gross weight: 10.14 grams
$ 2,860 ‒ 4,290
Rs 2,00,000 ‒ 3,00,000
151
PAIR OF DIAMOND AND PEARL
EARRINGS
Each designed as three rows of gently graduated stylised
bows set with full‒cut diamonds, each suspending a
pearl to a similarly set flower‒head surmount, mounted
in gold.
Gross weight: 9.98 grams
$ 2,290 ‒ 3,715
Rs 1,60,000 ‒ 2,60,000
148
RUBY AND DIAMOND BRACELET BY
RAYMOND YARD
Designed as three rectangular plaques, to an openwork
surround set with diamonds and carved rubies, joined
by diamond set links, mounted in gold. Stamped
‘YARD’.
Gross weight: 53.10 grams
$ 17,145 ‒ 22,860
Rs 12,00,000 ‒ 16,00,000
A
n important and celebrated figure in jewellery history, Raymond Yard rose from humble
beginnings to become one of the most influential American designers of the 20
th
century.
Born in 1885 in Montclair, New Jersey, to a father who was a railroad conductor, Yard started
working as a doorman and errand boy for Marcus & Co., an affluent jewellery store in New
York City, at the age of 13. During his time there, Yard learned all aspects of the jewellery
business, from making it to selling it. He eventually became a sales associate and rose through
the ranks to become a general manager. This was a time when newly affluent American
industrial families were beginning to patronise high-end luxury stores, including Marcus & Co.
Yard’s ingenuity attracted the attention of John D Rockefeller, who encouraged him to start his
own business. In 1922, Yard opened a store on 522 Fifth Avenue, and supported by Rockefeller,
began catering to some of New York’s most prominent and elite families, including the
Vanderbilts, Woolworths, DuPonts, Flaglers and Havemeyers. Even Hollywood found Yard’s
designs irresistible and he had a life-long customer in Joan Crawford.
Through his creative and refined designs, Yard elevated Art Deco to a new level. Some of
his most recognisable creations include classic Art Deco clips and bracelets, and the highly
collectible rabbit waiter brooches. The Yard company’s designs are characterised by their use of
high-quality gems and intricate settings, combined with a dramatic flair, a sense of whimsy and
a timeless style, that has made it one of the most sought-after brands worldwide.