Lot 186. An Art Deco emerald and diamond bracelet, Raymond Yard, circa 1935. Estimate US$ 60,000 - 80,000 (€ 51,000 - 69,000). © Bonhams 2001-2018
composed of three openwork plaques of rectangular form, pavé-set with fancy-shaped, baguette, single and old European-cut diamonds, each centrally set with step-cut emeralds, connected by pierced buckle-shaped connectors set with similarly cut diamonds, accented throughout with calibré-cut emeralds, signed Yard; estimated total diamond weight: 21.75 carats; mounted in platinum; length: 7 3/8in.
Literature: Natasha Kuzmanovic, "Yard, The Life and Magnificent Jewelry of Raymond C. Yard", New York, 2007 (page 188, illustration 254).