Raymond Yard, Diamond Line Bracelet

Raymond Yard, Diamond Line Bracelet
Set with old European and transitional cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 carats total. Mounted in platinum. 7 5/8 inches long.
Stamp: YARD INC.
Gross weight: 9.30 dwt.
Property of a Chicago Collector

Provenance:
Raymond C. Yard, an iconic American jewelry designer, earned his reputation for his exquisite Art Deco and Retro jewelry. In 1898, at the age of 13, Raymond Yard began his career as a doorboy at Marcus & Co., the New York jewelry house. After years as a salesman for the designer, Yard opened his own firm in 1922 with the encouragement of John D. Rockefeller, who recommended his designs to friends and family. Raymond Yard gained its reputation for its exquisite Art Deco designs, featuring remarkable gemstones, its most iconic design the ‘Rabbit’ brooches. Yard’s client list grew to include some of the country’s most prominent families, including the DuPonts, Woolworths, and Vanderbilts, as well as Hollywood icons like Joan Crawford and Douglas Fairbanks. Upon his retirement in 1958, Yard passed his company to his protégés Robert Gibson, Donald Bartow, and Glen McQuaker. Today Mr. Gibson’s son, Bob Gibson, presides over the Yard name, preserving the traditional aesthetic and legacy of Raymond Yard.

Condition
Overall Condition: A few visible solder marks around the clasp. Acid test indicates platinum. Light scratching and wear to metal consistent with age and use.

Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits)
Color: G-H-I.
Clarity: VS-SI.

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