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 Brothers Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Brothers Pink Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet A sophisticated piece by Oscar Heyman Brothers, this Pink Sapphire ⋄ Bracelet is a testament to the brand's legacy of precisio...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 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
Oscar Heyman Vintage Invisibly Set Diamond Platinum Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Timeless in design and dazzling in execution, this vintage Oscar Heyman bracelet from circa 1960 is a true celebration of craftsmanship and glamour. Meticulously handcrafted in plati...
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian 8 Cttw. Pink Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond Retro Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Victorian 8 Cttw. Pink Sapphire, Pearl, and Diamond Retro Bracelet, a timeless piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous atten...
Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930's Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930's Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Emerald Bracelet - The bracelet contains 33 European cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.50ct, and an additional 32 single cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 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
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Vintage Oscar Heyman Platinum and Carre Cut Diamond Line Bracelet 25.00ctw
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Tustin, 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
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
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W 0.4 in L 7 in
Platinum Set Blue Sapphire & Diamond Alternating Mirrored Vintage Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing a vintage 19-carat total weight square baguette cut blue sapphire and round cut diamond platinum link bracelet. A true masterpiece of symmetry that exudes elegance and sophistication. With its stunning art deco-inspired design, this bracelet features a sharp mirrored pattern...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 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...
Emilio Jewelry 27.37 Carat Natural Exotic Fancy Color Diamond Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Another hand made masterpiece from the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry, located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue. This bracelet took years of accumulating natural fancy color Green, pink, and yellow diamonds, and then over 6 months to create the masterpiece bracelet...
Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond
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 Platinum 12.26 Carat Square Ruby Tennis Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
This elegant Oscar Heyman platinum line bracelet contains 12.26cts of square rubies. It is stamped with the makers mark, IRID PLAT, and serial number 80416...
Ruby, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Important Art Deco Platinum, Diamond & Emerald Bracelet ., 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...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Retro Oscar Heyman Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Oscar Heyman Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bracelet. Featuring 24 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.40 carats, graded D-E color, VVS clarity, and 48 square ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman 30.63 Carat Platinum Diamond Estate Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
By Oscar Heyman, a magnificent mid-century diamond and platinum bracelet comprised of 30.63 carats of white diamonds. The bracelet stands as an ideal example of the elegance and abstract popularity of mid-century design, a jewelry aesthetic that matched the revolutionary fashion of the time. Accompanied by a certificate by Oscar Heyman (dated 28th August 2017) and fitted box. The letter states that the bracelet was made by Oscar Heyman and Brothers...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Estate Diamond and Platinum Bracelet Made in 1975
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing Oscar Heyman estate multi shape platinum and diamond bracelet circa 1975. Gorgeous design that showcases 18.90 carats of good quality, white, and bright diamonds. Length is...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Art Deco Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman bracelet is finely crafted in platinum. The diamonds weigh an approximate of 10.00 CT. Stunning delicate bracelet circa 1920s is a must have for any woman.
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An exceptional original art deco creation, compliments of esteemed jeweler Oscar Heyman, this platinum bracelet measures just over 7.25 inches long and .75 inches wide. The piece is ...
Diamond, Emerald, 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...
Original Oscar Heyman Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Original Oscar Heyman ruby and diamond bracelet circa 1980s crafted in 18k yellow gold. This unique and beautifully crafted bracelet showcases 22...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Diamond and Emerald Art Deco Platinum Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful Oscar Heyman Diamond and Emerald platinum bracelet. This elegant piece comes with authentication papers from Oscar Heyman. The detail on this Art Deco bracelet is phenomena...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Vintage Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ribbon Bracelet 22.00ctw
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Tustin, CA
Oscar Heyman Vintage Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Ribbon Bracelet. It features an estimated 22.00ctw F-G/VS-SI Round Brilliant, Baguette, and M...
White Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dispel the blues with this glorious aquamarine and diamond bracelet. Aquamarines, a "sea water" blue stone, was promised by medieval sages to bestow the virtues of insight and fores...
Aquamarine, Platinum