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Lot 249
  • 249

Gold and multi-colored sapphire bracelet, Raymond Yard, circa 1945

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Raymond Yard
Designed as a series of polished gold links of concave form set with a total of 10 cushion-shaped sapphires in various colors weighing a total of approximately 50.00 carats, mounted in 14 karat gold, length 7 inches, signed Yard. 

Condition

Good condition; the slightly pinkish gold mounting bears light surface wear. The sapphires, in light to medium shades of purplish pink, violetish blue, yellow and orange, together with a colorless sapphire, are lightly included to eye-clean. Some with light abrading to the facet junctions. Signed Yard at the clasp. Fitted with a safety clasp.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

A necklace and bracelet of similar design is illustrated in Yard, The Life and Magnificent Jewlery of Raymond C. Yard, Natasha Kuzmanovic, p. 22.