Yard
Author | : Natasha Kuzmanovic |
Publisher | : Vendome Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 086565185X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780865651852 |
Rating | : 4/5 (852 Downloads) |
Download or read book Yard written by Natasha Kuzmanovic and published by Vendome Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1898, Raymond C.Yard began his career in the jewelry business 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, Flagier, DuPont, Harriman and Vanderbilt families. The creations of the Yard company were always characterized by the highest-quality gems, intricate settings, timeless style and a sly sense of whimsy.