This uniquely elegant Art Deco Platinum Bracelet 21.58 Ctw Gems and Moonstone by Raymond C. Yard is designed and fabricated in the United States, Circa 1940. The main element is highly adorned with natural gemstones and features an oval cabochon cut moonstone with a weight of 16.53 carats, beautifully proportioned and with iridescence that absorbs and reflects light with a stunning quality. Surrounding the moonstone rest 10 round cabochon cut blue sapphires at 3.5 Ctw and 21 round brilliant cut diamonds, 1.56 carats, E/F color, VS-1 Clarity. The center is additionally accented by 22 round white pearls of 4mm diameter. The gemstones are in finished platinum settings with millegrain patterns throughout. The bracelet is formed of 72 white round pearls with diameter of 6.5mm divided across three rows. Weighs a total of 39.95 grams. The bracelet is 30mm at its widest point. Bearing a stamped maker's mark, signed "YARD PLAT A28264". This piece will style beautifully with a wide array of wear and styles, serving as a brilliant addition to those who appreciate the finest quality jewelry pieces of the 20th Century. This bracelet is in Excellent Vintage Condition.

Raymond C. Yard, began his career in the jewelry business in 1898 as a door boy at Marcus & Co. It was during this period that the newly affluent American industrial families began to patronize American jewelers like Tiffany & Co. Yard was encouraged by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., to open his own company; Rockefeller recommended the Yard firm to his family and connections, and shortly Yard was creating jewels for the Woolworth, Flagler, Dupont, Harriman, and the Vanderbilt families.

The firm, Raymond C. Yard, focused primarily on custom pieces for their clientele and was known for sourcing the highest quality of materials that his clientele demanded. Stock pieces were executed by the highest level of outside manufacturers, with Yard supplying the stones and designs.

His creations exemplified the understated elegance of impeccable workmanship combined with the very finest of materials. Raymond Yard prided himself on his knowledge of gems and was considered one of the foremost experts on pearls.

American, circa 1940

Dimensions:

Height: 1.2 in (30.48 mm) x Width: 3 in (76.2 mm) x Depth: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)

Diameter: 2.5 in (63.5 mm) x Length: 7.5 in (190.5 mm)

Creator: Raymond C. Yard

Metal: Platinum

Stone: Moonstone

Stone Cut: Round Cut

Weight: 39.95 g

Style: Art Deco

Place of Origin: United States

Period: 1940-1949

Date of Manufacture: circa 1940

Condition: Excellent

Reference Number: LU26723451452