Raymond C. Yard

Raymond C. Yard, began his career in the jewelry business in 1898 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, Flagler, Dupont, Harriman, and the Vanderbilt families.

Raymond C. Yard's firm specialized in custom pieces for clients, sourcing top-quality materials they demanded. Stock items were produced by outside manufacturers, with Yard providing stones and designs. His work showcased elegant craftsmanship and premium materials, reflecting his expertise in gems and pearls.

Robert Gibson retired in 1989 after a 52-year career, passing the Yard firm to his son Bob Gibson. Bob continues the tradition with gem quality stones and superlative craftsmanship. Bob Gibson has revived some of the firm's most successful designs to inspire today's Yard jewelry, maintaining the distinctive 'Yard look' for jewelry connoisseurs.