Sale 394 Lot 174 An Important Platinum, Burmese Star Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, Raymond Yard, containing one oval cabochon cut star sapphire measuring approximately 23.48 x 21.32 x 9.35 mm, three old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.87 carats total, two shield shape step cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.35 carats total, 25 baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.66 carats total, and 184 old European cut, round brilliant transitional cut and round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 9.50 carats total. Stamp: Yard. Hand inscribed: (Scratch mark 13376). Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories sapphire identification and origin certificate number CS 68525, dated June 24, 2015, stating Mineral Type: Natural Corundum, Variety: Sapphire, Origin: Burma (Myanmar), Enhancement: No indications of heat enhancement, Clarity Enhancement: None. 22.20 dwts. $18,000-22,000
Sale 394 Lot 173 An Important Platinum, Burmese Star Sapphire and Diamond Ring, Raymond Yard, containing one oval cabochon cut star sapphire measuring approximately 21.60 x 20.10 x 10.08 mm, together with six tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.49 carat total and 20 round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.14 carat total. Stamp: Yard. Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories sapphire identification and origin certificate number CS 68524, dated June 24, 2015, stating Mineral Type: Natural Corundum, Variety: Sapphire, Origin: Burma (Myanmar), Enhancement: No indications of heat enhancement, Clarity Enhancement: None. 10.60 dwts. $15,000-20,000
Sale 394 Lot 162 A Convertible Platinum, Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond and Seed Pearl Brooch/Bracelet, Raymond Yard, consisting of an openwork floral motif brooch finished with millegrain accents and containing one cushion shape cabochon cut sapphire measuring approximately 10.10 x 6.80 x 5.18 mm, one oval mixed cut ruby measuring approximately 5.02 x 3.87 x 2.26 mm, eight round mixed cut sapphires measuring approximately 4.30-4.40 mm in diameter, and 12 calibre cut sapphires, together with three baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats total, 13 French cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.65 carat total, and 167 old European and round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.33 carats total, together with a 17 strand seed pearl torsade bracelet strung from two fluted end caps, the bracelet attached at one side to an openwork white gold frame conforming to the brooch outline. Stamp: YARD. Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories sapphire identification and origin certificate number CS 68526, dated June 24, 2015, stating Mineral Type: Natural Corundum, Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) for the cabochon, Yogo Gulch, Montana for the round mixed cuts, Enhancement: No gemological evidence of heat, Clarity Enhancement: None. 12.60 dwts. $8,000-12,000
Sale 394 Lot 163 A Pair of Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond Earclips, Raymond Yard, in a bombe cluster design, containing 30 round and oval cabochon cut sapphires weighing approximately 28.00 carats total, 20 baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.64 carat total, and 28 round brilliant and round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.45 carat total, white gold clip backs. Stamp: YARD (scratch mark 126775). Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories sapphire identification and origin certificate number CS 68528 A and B, dated July 2, 2015, stating Mineral Type: Natural Corundum, Variety: Sapphire, Origin: Burma (Myanmar), Enhancement: None, Clarity Enhancement: None. $7,000-9,000
Sale 394 Lot 164 A Convertible Platinum, White Gold, Seed Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch/Bracelet, Raymond Yard, consisting of a platinum bow motif brooch/clasp with scrollwork accents, containing 14 round and oval cabochon cut sapphires weighing approximately 30.00 carats total, and 43 old European and round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.66 carats total, the brooch/clasp accompanied by an 18 strand seed pearl torsade bracelet strung with two fluted end caps, the bracelet attached at one side to a partial frame conforming to the underside of the brooch. Brooch/clasp stamp: YARD. Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories sapphire identification and origin certificate number CS 68527, dated July 2, 2015, stating Mineral Type: Natural Corundum, Variety: Sapphire, Origin: Burma (Myanmar), Enhancement: None, Clarity Enhancement: None. $7,000-9,000
Sale 394 Lot 155 A Platinum, Yellow Gold, Burmese Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Brooch, Raymond Yard, in a stylized foliate motif, the central sculpted yellow gold blossom and stems accented with a platinum blossom and leaves, the brooch containing one oval mixed cut sapphire measuring approximately 11.50 x 7.70 x 5.66 mm, one round mixed cut sapphire measuring approximately 4.65 mm in diameter, 14 calibre and navette cut emeralds, and 87 Swiss and round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.48 carats total. Brooch stamp: YARD (scratch mark A8079). Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories sapphire identification and origin certificate number CS 68529, dated July 2, 2015, regarding the oval sapphire, stating Mineral Type: Natural Corundum, Variety: Sapphire, Origin: Burma (Myanmar), Enhancement: None, Clarity Enhancement: None. $6,000-8,000
Sale 394 Lot 156 A Pair of Platinum, Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Earclips, Raymond Yard, in a stylized foliate motif composed of sculpted yellow gold blossoms accented with platinum leaves, the blossoms containing two square mixed cut sapphires measuring 6.10 x 5.80 x 3.40 mm and 6.00 x 5.85 x 3.44 mm respectively, the leaves containing 22 calibre cut emeralds and 76 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.14 carats total. Stamp: YARD. $3,000-5,000
Sale 394 Lot 158 A Pair of Platinum, Gold, Opal and Diamond Earclips, Raymond Yard, containing two oval cabochon cut semi-crystal opals measuring approximately 16.63 x 11.39 x 5.29 mm and 16.59 x 11.45 x 6.51 mm respectively, each within a partial alternating shape diamond surround containing 18 baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.62 carat total and 16 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.32 carats total, white gold clip backs. Stamp: YARD (scratch mark w9154). 9.40 dwts. $4,000-6,000 Sale 394 Lot 160 A Platinum, Gold, Opal and Diamond Hummingbird Brooch, Raymond Yard, consisting of a central oval cabochon cut opal measuring approximately 20.08 x 16.51 x 7.76 mm set against and partially enclosed within platinum wings, tail and head sections pave set with 133 round brilliant and round single cut diamonds weighing approximately 3.18 carats total, the head accented with one triangular cabochon cut green gem and a knife edge yellow gold beak. Stamp: Yard (scratch mark A22758). 13.50 dwts. $5,000-7,000
Sale 394 Lot 157 An Platinum, Gold, Opal and Diamond Bracelet, Raymond Yard, consisting of a double strand of 40 white and semi-crystal opal beads measuring approximately 7.00-7.50 mm in diameter strung knotted with a rectangular platinum and gold clasp containing one rectangular cabochon cut semi-crystal opal measuring approximately 15.04 x 10.15 x 4.55 mm within a surround of 14 square step cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.24 carats total and four marquise cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.32 carat total. Stamp: YARD (scratch mark 721511). $3,000-5,000 Sale 394 Lot 159 A Platinum, Opal and Diamond Ring, Raymond Yard, containing one oval cabochon cut semi-crystal opal measuring approximately 18.11 x 17.99 x 10.57 mm and 24 French cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 carats total. Stamp: Yard. 7.90 dwts. $3,000-5,000
Sale 394 Lot 165 A Platinum, White Gold, Moonstone and Sapphire Dress Set, Yard, consisting of button form moonstone sections centrally inset with bezel set round mixed cut sapphires measuring approximately 3.00 mm in diameter, including a pair of cufflinks, four shirt buttons and three shirt studs. Cufflink stamp: YARD. Cufflink hand inscribed: 0350. Button hand inscribed: 0349. Stud stamp: YARD Stud hand inscribed: 0351 717256. Accompanied by a fitted red case signed Raymond C. Yard. 14.00 dwts. $4,000-6,000 Sale 394 Lot 169 A Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Emerald Cigarette Case, Raymond Yard, composed of a rectangular case, the top and bottom in a geometric pattern of radiating and parallel grooved surfaces, the top accented with a cluster setting in a foliate motif containing 12 carved sapphire leaves and nine carved emerald leaves, accented with ten round single cut diamonds. Stamp: YARD 14k (scratch mark 717525). Accompanied by a fitted sleeve case signed YARD. 84.20 dwts. $2,500-3,500
Sale 394 Lot 168 A Retro White Gold and Diamond Wristwatch, Raymond Yard, the bezel set with 10 square step cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.10 carats total, matte silvered dial signed R.C. YARD, Arabic numerals, blued steel baton hands, rectangular case, swept lugs, snap on case back, 17 jewel manual wind movement signed PERY WATCH Co., polished fluted link bracelet, box clasp containing one round cabochon cut sapphire. Case back stamp: 14K. Hand inscribed: 18227. 43.60 dwts. $1,500-2,500