Vintage Hammerman Brothers jewelry is a visual feast. Whether modern or retro in style, the pieces created by this fine American jewelry house include everything from audacious cocktail rings in yellow gold to expressive animal brooches set with diamonds and rubies. A member of the Hammerman family oversees the production of every piece, and each accessory is stamped with the Hammerman Brothers maker's mark.
The Hammerman Brothers company traces its history back to the 1780s when a young man left Eastern Europe to become a watchmaker. Fast-forward to the 1930s in New York City: three of his descendants — brothers Benjamin, Bernard and Hyman Hammerman — found themselves working on Bowery Street, then a prominent hub for American diamond jewelry. After serving in the army in World War II, the brothers opened their own fine watch and jewelry company in 1946.
The company's breakthrough design came in the 1950s when Benjamin Hammerman created a line of women's bracelets that incorporated a watch. Decorative watches are considered by some to be among the world’s most versatile accessories, and the goal at the Hammerman firm was to elevate a simple, everyday necessity into a piece of fine jewelry, and it worked. Over the subsequent decade, Hammerman Brothers created numerous bracelet watches, and during the 1960s, the company designed gold bracelet watches for the Accutron. Developed by American watchmaker Bulova, the Accutron was the world's first watch that made use of a tuning fork to keep accurate time.
The Hammerman Brothers brand has only continued to grow in fame and prestige. The company’s jewelry is in high demand at auctions, and vintage Hammerman Brothers rings are frequently sought after as wedding bands. The company is still family-run, with a store located in New York City.
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Lady's Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Sausalito, CA
Lady's white gold ring with one blue sapphire cabochon with a slight star surrounded by round brilliant cut diamonds. consisting of: Sapphire 7.50ct. Round diamonds .72cttw. Clar...
Diamond, Sapphire
Vitage Tiffany & Co. Sapphire & Diamond ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sausalito, CA
Wonderful Mid. 20th century sapphire and diamond cocktail ring consisting of: 1 No heat sapphire medium to dark blue in color. 5.80ct. 2 trapezoid step cut diamonds 2.75cttw. 2 ta...
Platinum
Early 20th Century European 18K Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring
Located in Sausalito, CA
A refined early 20th century five stone rain crafted in European 18 karat yellow gold, dating to approximately 1910 to 1930. The ring features three richly color blue sapphires total...
Lady's Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Sausalito, CA
Lady's ballerina cocktail ring with ruby center stone. Consisting of: One 1.75ct. round ruby Approximately 2.60cttw. of Diamonds Clarity VS1 Color H 18k yellow gold
Vintage Hollywood Diamond Cocktail Ring Designed By Ruser
By William Ruser
Located in Sausalito, CA
A fantastic mid 20th century Hollywood creation from Rodeo Dr. jeweler William Ruser consisting of: 1.40cttw. of round brilliant cut diamonds Clarity grade SI1 Color grade F-G 11...
18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Ring with French Cut Sapphires, circa 1920
Located in Sausalito, CA
Art Deco Platinum Three-Stone Diamond Ring with French Cut Sapphires, circa 1920s An exceptional Art Deco platinum three-stone diamond ring from the early 1920s, showcasing refined ...
Diamond
Sapphire and diamond cocktail ring, French, circa 1945.
Located in London, GB
Sapphire and diamond cocktail ring, French, circa 1945. A rose gold and platinum ring with heavy protruding bezel set with a horizontal double row of twelve round old cut sapphires i...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Platinum
Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Cocktail Ring A ring set with a center oval-cut sapphire accented by round-cut diamonds. Approximate Diamond Weight: 2.06 carats Approximate Sapphire Weight: 2.62 carats...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage diamond sapphire 18k gold two tone cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage cocktail ring showcases a brilliant arrangement of 11 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.50 carat, graded F-G color and VS clarity, deliverin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire Cocktail Ring A white gold ring set with a center oval-cut sapphire accented by round-cut diamonds. Approximate Diamond Weight: 1.34 carats Approximate Sapphire Weight: ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire & Diamond Cocktail Ring, A platinum and white gold ring set with a central oval sapphire with a halo of round diamonds and 21 rows of baguette diamonds extending outward S...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Sapphire and Euro Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Euro Cut Diamond Ring Description: A striking 14 karat white gold ring showcasing a bold pairing of a 1.46 carat old European cut diamond and a richly hued 2.44 carat s...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
