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Ruby and diamond brooch, Raymond Yard, late 1930s
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 CHF
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Description
- Raymond Yard
- signed Yard.
Designed as a stylised curled ribbon bow, millegrain-set with brilliant- and single-cut, baguette and marquise-shaped diamonds, highlighted with a cushion-shaped ruby and calibré-cut stones, mounted in platinum,
Condition
Stamped 950 for platinum. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 3.20 - 3.60 carats, estimated colour G-I, estimated clarity VS on average. Principal ruby measures approximately 6.4mm x 5.3mm x 3.6mm, estimated to weigh approximately 1.00 - 1.30 carats. A dark slightly purplish-red hue, with strong saturation of colour, well matched with remaining stones, some with more presence of purple. Mount with scratches and indentations consistent with wear. Safety catch to pin. In good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Raymond C.Yard (1885-1958) established a jewellery business in 1922. He started from very humble beginnings, at the age of thirteen he was working as a door boy for Marcus & Co. Yard went on to become one of their top salesmen before opening his own Fifth Avenue shop. John D. Rockefeller was an admirer of his style and encouraged his friends and family to patronize his salon. On his death the firm passed to his protégé Robert Gibson, and the company is now run by Gibson's son Bob.