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A diamond and emerald ring by Raymond C
Yard,
composed of a pear-shaped diamond between cir-
cular designs centred by a square-cut emerald and
transitional-cut diamond, diamonds approx. 2.85
carat total, ring size K
€20000 - 40000
Raymond C. Yard Inc. opened its doors on Fifth Avenue in New York in 1922. For over 40
years he oversaw the creation of some of the most distinct and elegant pieces of jewellery
from that era. Yard jewellery is the epitome of elegance. His client list consisted of some of
America’s wealthiest families. To this day his legacy inspires the firm that bears his name.
This stunning diamond and emerald ring, circa 1935 epitomises the elegance of the early 20
th
century.
Occasionally but not often does a Raymond Yard piece come up for auction
.
