Known as “the jewelers’ jeweler,” Oscar Heyman (1888–1970) designed pieces for Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston and Black, Starr & Frost. The family-run Oscar Heyman & Brothers jewelry company was founded by Heyman with his brothers Nathan and Harry in 1912. Jewelers from Latvia, they had trained at their great-uncle’s workshop, which had clients including Russian imperial jeweler Fabergé, before immigrating to the United States in the early 1900s.
After arriving in New York, Oscar worked with Pierre Cartier and Nathan was a tool maker at Western Electric before they came together to open their jewelry business. Highly skilled craftsmen, the Heyman brothers quickly developed a roster of high-profile clients — primarily big-name jewelers — drawn to their work with dazzling stones and meticulous design. In 1917, Black, Starr & Frost commissioned the brothers to design an American flag brooch, which would become a recurring motif in the Oscar Heyman & Brothers portfolio. They also designed the Pansy brooch in the 1930s, another long-popular accessory that was produced exclusively for Tiffany & Co. toward the end of the 20th century. After Heyman designed for four of the five jewelers on view at the 1939 World’s Fair House of Jewels (Cartier, Udall & Ballou, Marcus & Co. and Black, Starr & Frost), the company was given the moniker “the jewelers’ jeweler.”
Heyman & Brothers later designed gem-encrusted medallions that traveled to the moon on Apollo 16, the necklace setting for the 69-carat diamond Richard Burton gave Elizabeth Taylor in 1969 and even a pair of ruby-encrusted Stuart Weitzman stilettos in 2003. Over the years, the company has entranced such clients as Evelyn Lauder, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Billy Porter and Tina Fey with its pieces.
In 2012, the century-old jeweler underwent a rebranding to simplify its name to Oscar Heyman and today is still run by the Heyman family, which manages the whole process from alloying their own metal to cutting and polishing their gemstones to assembling the final product in-house. In 2017, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston published a monograph authored by Yvonne J. Markowitz and Elizabeth Hamilton that details for a broader audience the history of Oscar Heyman, an unsung company that’s long been behind some of the biggest names in jewelry.
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Vintage 1970s Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose gold with Square cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 1.15 carat and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.35 carat. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond ring, American, circa 1960.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Vintage Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond ring. Set with eight square baguette cut natural unenhanced sapphires in open back claw and grain settings with an approximate comb...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$2,152Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Princess Cut Sapphire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is diamond 0.27 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.65 ct. Ring size is US 7.25 We c...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Oscar Heyman 2.55 ctw Blue Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18k Signed w/ Serial
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Perry, FL
Oscar Heyman 2.55 carat t.w. blue sapphire and diamond ring in 18k Yellow Gold signed with serial number. Captivating clean & modern design ring made by the renowned Oscar Heyman Brothers features 1.8 carat total weight of blue sapphires channel set in two center rows with .75 carat total weight of VS1- VS2, F-G, fiery, brilliant cut diamonds flanking each size. This spectacular designer piece is solid 18 karat yellow gold and signed with the Oscar Heyman brothers hallmark along with unique serial number. Ring size 7.75 and 10.4 g. Since 1912 the Heyman Brothers jewelry house has manufactured pieces for names such as Tiffany and Co., Van Cleef and Arpel and Cartier- becoming known as the “jewelers jewelr”. While working for cartier 1969...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 1980's Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bombé Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval mixed-cut sapphire weighing 0.80 carat - transparent blue in color with medium saturation Prong set in basket with a bombé shaped surround pavé set with round brill...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Oscar Heyman Diamond and Sapphire Ring Circa 1970s
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and refined vintage ring by Oscar Heyman, dating to the 1970s, crafted in 18K yellow gold with a platinum setting for the gemstones, consistent with the brand’s traditiona...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire
18K Gold Invisible Set Sapphire and 0.10 CTW Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Ocala, FL
A striking 18K yellow gold sapphire and diamond navette ring featuring a bold geometric design and sophisticated invisible-set construction. The elongated diamond-shaped face is cent...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Square Design Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1970s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Sapphire Square Design Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 4.6 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
ART DECO ring with sapphire, old mine and rose cut diamonds 18k gold 11.3 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
ART DECO 18k bicolour gold ring set with sapphire, old mine and rose cut diamonds totaling 0.70ct – G/H – SI - ring size U.S. 8 – EU. 18(57) detailed description: The top of the ri...
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Midcentury Bombe Natural Sapphire and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely reminiscent of the renowned work of Schlumberger, this decadent bombe ring is a true treasured piece for any collection. Natural blue sapphires are precision cut, expertl...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Oscar Heyman 18k Gold & Platinum Checkerboard Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square Step Cut - Prong & Channel Set - Rich Vibrant Blue Blue Color - 3mm each - 0.96ctw (approx.) (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - A...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 3.16ctw Square Step Cut Sapphire Pave Diamond Ribbon Like Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square Step Cut -Channel Set - Deep Blue Color - 2.7mm - 3.0ctw (approx. ) (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave S...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold High Quality 6.54ctw Sapphire & Diamond 19.6mm Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (60) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - E/F Color - VVS2-VS2 Clarity - 2.99ctw (exact) (30) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square Step Cut - Channel ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Large Oval Sapphire Square Step Diamond Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Deep Blue Color - 7.08 x 5.12mm (approx.) - 1.0ctw (approx.) (8) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Square Step Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.12ctw Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Baguette Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Sapphire - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Deep Royal Blue Color - 7.22 x 5.07mm (approx.) - 1.04ctw (exact) (Numerous) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette Cu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 18k TT Gold .60ctw Diamond & Sapphire Geometric Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Sapphires- Square Cut - Prong & Channel Set - Rich Blue Color - 1.5mm each (approx.) (38) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
