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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OSCAR HEYMAN 1953 Outstanding Bracelet In Platinum With 24.50 Cwt. Diamonds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds bracelet designed by Oscar Heyman & Co. This is an outstanding bracelet created in New York city by the jewelry company of Oscar Heyman & Brother, back in 1953. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet A link bracelet by Oscar Heyman Brothers set with ascher and square cut sapphires, accented by round cut diamonds. Accompanied by an AG...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Retro Oscar Heyman 18K Yellow & White Gold Ruby Diamonds Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Flushing, NY
Retro Oscar Heyman 18K Yellow & White Gold Ruby Diamonds Bracelet Stamped With Maker's Marks & Purity: HB 18K Approximate Dimensions: 16.5 cm (Length) 1.8 cm (Width) 39.9 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$190,000Sale Price|20% Off
OSCAR HEYMAN Deco Geometric Bracelet In Platinum With 30.64 Ctw In VS Diamonds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds bracelet designed by Oscar Heyman This is a fabulous geometric bracelet, created in New York city by the jewelry company of Oscar Heyman & Brother, back in the 1964. The be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Gold and Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Darnestown, MD
Twenty two round cut diamonds are set between the criss cross links of this Oscar Heyman gold bracelet. Total weight of the diamonds is 2.69 carats. The bracelet is 6 3/4 inches in l...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$27,600Sale Price|20% Off
OSCAR HEYMAN 1941 Art-Deco Riviera Bracelet In Platinum With 4.13 Ctw Diamonds
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
A riviera bracelet designed by Oscar Heyman & Brothers. This is a beautiful and rare riviera bracelet created in New York City by the iconic jewelry makers of Oscar Heyman, back in ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Art Deco Emerald Onyx & Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Art Deco Emerald, Onyx & Diamond Bracelet. A legendary multi-gem bracelet featuring 2 pear shapes and 1 emerald cut emerald. The bracelet also consists of round an...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Belle Époque Diamond Bracelet, 19.50 carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
This dazzling Belle Époque diamond bracelet by the renowned Oscar Heyman is a masterpiece of early 20th-century jewelry design. Crafted around 1920, it showcases a breathtaking array...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman & Bros. Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
We would like to present this very fine diamond and sapphire brooch by Oscar Heyman & Bros., circa 1980s, for your consideration. This brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry crafted ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman 1990's Emerald Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Stripe Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of three rows of hinged links alternating in pattern with stripes of emeralds and diamonds Emeralds are marquise cut and weigh approximately 10.15 carats total - transparen...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Platinum Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman Brothers bracelet composed of platinum featuring round-cut, emerald-cut and baguette diamonds. There are 174 round diamonds that total 16.50 carats, G-H color and VVS-VS...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Star Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oscar Heyman platinum and 18k yellow gold cabochon star ruby and diamond bracelet. 5 oval cabochon star rubies weighing approximately 6.25 carats are accented with 10 baguette rubie...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Diamond bracelet by Oscar Heyman Brothers. An articulated two row bracelet set with three motifs of a vertically set marquise shape brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Bros. Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
The Oscar Heyman Bros. Sapphire and Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Bracelet is a testament to the brand's legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. The bracelet features ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Bros. Baguette Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
The Oscar Heyman Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet is a masterpiece that epitomizes luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. Oscar Heyman, known for it...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 30 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet Circa 1970
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Oscar Heyman diamond bangle bracelet Circa 1970, finely crafted by hand in platinum, featuring 170 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 30 carats total, E ...
Diamond, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Link Bracelet with 10.77ct Rubies
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This bracelet, offered by Claris-A, is designed as a sequence of articulated gold links, each defined by sculptural volume and precise geometry. Each segment is set with a consistent...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Platinum Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman Brothers bracelet composed of platinum featuring round-cut, emerald-cut and baguette diamonds. There are 174 round diamonds that total 16.50 carats, G-H color and VVS-VS...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Art Deco Platinum French Cut Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Oscar Heyman Metal: Platinum Style: Art Deco Year Of Manufacture: Circa 1920s Item weight: 26.7 g Length: 7.25 inches Gemstone: Sapphire With 7 CT Round Brilliant Cut Diamo...
Micheletto 1950 Italian Retro 18k yellow Gold Bracelet
By Micheletto
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning circa 1950 Retro bracelet is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, designed by the renowned jeweler Emilio Micheletto. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the bracelet featur...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$171,500Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Oscar Heyman Platinum and Carre Cut Diamond Line Bracelet 25.00ctw
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present this authentic Vintage Oscar Heyman Platinum and Carre Cut Diamond Line Bracelet Circa 1962. It features 33 graduated carre cut diamonds estimated at 25.00c...
Diamond, Platinum
18K White Gold Diamond and African Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and African Ruby Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 7.75 inches Width: 0.50 inches wide Marking: "...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Gold Platinum Fancy Color Diamond Necklace
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman gold platinum fancy color diamond necklace 95 cut corner square diamonds of 13.47 carats, 21 princess cut diamonds of 2.60 c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum, Diamond & Emerald Bracelet by Oscar Heyman & Bros., c. 1918.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Aspen, CO
Oscar Heyman & Brothers Art Deco engraved platinum, Diamond and Emerald Bracelet, with a Letter of Authenticity, circa 1918. This striking bracelet has approximately 386 European-cut...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 7.5 inches Width: 1 inch wide Markings: “T864” "750" M...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Platinum 8.32ct Round Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
This Oscar Heyman platinum bracelet contains 198 round diamonds weighing 8.32 cts. (F-G/VS quality) set in ornaments featured a 3x3 square. It is stamped with the makers mark, IRID P...
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Oscar Heyman 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman & Brothers bracelet composed of 18K yellow gold with oval rubies and round diamonds. The rubies total 35.73 carats and round brilliant-cut diamonds that total 5.18 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Oscar Heyman Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Here we have a sophisticated bracelet from the world renowned jewellery designer, Oscar Heyman. This piece has been crafted from platinum and features alternating cabochon-cut blue s...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Double Line Sapphire Bracelet W/Three Diamond Stations
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A stunning blue sapphire and diamond bracelet. It features 20.15 carats of square-cut blue sapphires, exuding a deep, captivating blue hue. Complementing these are 2.65 carats of mi...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Yellow Sapphire And Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Yellow Sapphire And Diamond Bracelet In platinum and 18k gold. Circa 1950. This beautiful bracelet showcases an array of yellow sapphires and diamonds. There is total of...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Oscar Heyman Diamond Colorful Sapphire Platinum Modern Bracelet Box and Papers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Oscar Heyman's diamond and colorful sapphire bracelet crafted in platinum. The high-end American jeweler is known for his use of color and the bracelet features 34 round colorful sap...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...
Multi-Color Sapphire Bracelet by Oscar Heyman
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fifteen stunning cushion-cut sapphires, ranging in color from traditional blue to pink, purple, orange and yellow, present a sparkling rainbow of hues in this bracelet by the celebra...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sapphire...
Oscar Heyman Diamond Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman 6.86 carats diamond bracelet in 18k rose gold. The bracelet consists of 10 cushion shaped links alternating with 10 elongated links. The links are pave set with 278 of r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oscar Heyman 8.45 Carats Sapphire Diamond Platinum Line Bracelet, Circa 1950
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Line bracelet is comprised of square form links - with a deeply engraved side profile Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 3.45 carats - G/H color ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman & Brothers Black Opal and Gem-Set Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary bracelet created by Oscar Heyman & Brothers is composed of approximately eighty carats of variously shaped black opals, further enhanced by rubies, sapphires, yello...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gol...
Oscar Heyman Diamond Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Oscar Heyman diamond yellow gold link bracelet circa 1970. Love it because it caught your eye, and we are here to connect you with beautiful and affordable jewelry. It is time to claim a special reward for Yourself! Simple and concise information you want to know is listed below. Contact us right away if you have additional questions. It is important that we find an ideal home for this attractive and extremely wearable Oscar Heyman diamond bracelet...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Platinum Bracelet with Diamonds and Sapphires by Oscar Heyman
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
An American Mid-20th Century platinum bracelet with diamonds, yellow, light blue and, blue sapphires by Oscar Heyman. The bracelet has a square cushion yellow sapphire that weighs 41...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman & Brothers Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman & Brothers Diamond Bracelet This bracelet has circular, pear, marquise, baguette and tapered baguette- cut diamonds all set in platinum. circa 1960, Length: 6.5 inches W...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Opal, Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Dallas, TX
Breathtaking! That is exactly what this bracelet is! By famed jewelry house Oscar Heyman, this splendid platinum bracelet supports 44 marquise diamonds with a total weight of 8.87 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Platinum