Yard
American jeweler best known for its Art Deco jewelry. In 1922, the firm’s founder, Raymond Yard, opened a location at 607 Fifth Avenue, New York. Previously, Yard been employed at Marcus and Co. Over the course of twenty-five years, he had worked his way up from door-boy to head salesperson. With the encouragement of long-time client John D. Rockefeller, Yard left his position and set a shop of his own.
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Harry Winston

American diamond-dealer and jeweler nicknamed “The King of Diamonds.” Harry Winston (1896-1976) entered the jewelry trade in the 1920’s. His speciality was buying large collections of gems and reselling them for a profit.

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David Webb

American jeweler famous for his sculptural work in the 1960’s. In 1948, David Webb and business partner Nina Silberstein opened David Webb, Inc. on 47th Street in New York City. Throughout the 1950’s, the firm supplied jewelry to upscale clients like Bergdorf Goodman and Bonwit Teller.

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