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 3.34tcw Champagne Diamond Stud Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
These stunning Oscar Heyman earrings are made from platinum and feature a pair of 'champagne brown' diamonds weighing 3.34tcw (SI1-2). The stones are each 7mm wide and sit in a 4 pro...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Star Yellow Diamond Earrings Platinum and 18k Gold
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Fancy Yellow Diamond Earrings Star Design with Natural Vivid Yellow Diamonds approx total 2.50 carat and Natural Brilliant White Diamonds approx 1.50 carat Platinum and ...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman AGL Certified Tradition Colombian Emerald Diamond Earring Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Designer Oscar Heyman Colombian Emerald AGL Certified Minor Traditional Emerald cut emerald Diamond Earrings ,Estate In person ea...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$568Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Sapphire Earrings 18k Gold Stud 0.90 TCW Certified
By Enrico Kassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural Finely Faceted Quality Sapphire Diamond Earrings 18k Gold Stud 0.90 TCW Certified $2,490 921516 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Lov...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$30,000
W 0.69 in L 1 in
Oscar Heyman 1950s Diamond Emerald Platinum Gold Vintage Spray Ear-Clip Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as fanning sprays of marquise cut emeralds and diamonds Emeralds weigh approximately 3.88 carats total - medium green Diamonds weigh approximately 3.12 carats total G/H colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold Calibré Cut Emerald and Diamond Earrings Circa 1970
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Precision, rendered in color. These earrings by Oscar Heyman reflect the house’s uncompromising approach to gemstone calibration—where each stone is not simply set, but engineered in...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Brushed Gold Star Stud Earrings
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
Chunky little star studs -- inspired by motorcycle-jacket details -- are perfect for everyday wear. 18K yellow gold with satin finish. 8 mm x 8 mm Made in New York City
Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Jadeite and Diamonds Clip-on Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Jadeite and Diamonds Clip-on Earrings Details: 18k Gold and platinum, Jadeite, circa 1980s. Total weight 15.4 grams. In excellent condition
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
$35,200Sale Price|37% Off
W 0.6 in D 0.32 in L 1.42 in
Oscar Heyman Platinum 8.58tcw Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum 'door knocker' style earrings contain 8.58tcw of round diamonds, F-G/VS quality. They are individually stamped with the makers mark, IRID PLAT, and serial numbe...
Diamond, Platinum
$27,000 / set
W 1 in L 2.25 in
Oscar Heyman 18k Gold and Platinum Diamond and Blue Sapphire Leaf Ear Clips
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Weston, MA
These substantial diamond encrusted leaf-form ear clips are curved the way a real leaf would be but highlight a magical blue sapphire vein up the center of each piece. The blue sapph...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
$30,500
W 0.63 in L 0.82 in
Oscar Heyman 1950 Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Ear-Clip Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as fanning ribbon scrolls centering emerald cut emeralds prong set in baskets Featuring elongated emerald cut emeralds weighing approximately 2.65 carat total Natural Colomb...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Mid-Century Diamond Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
With a total diamond weight of 17.28 carats, and accompanied by GIA reports, these classic Oscar Heyman Mid-Century diamond cluster earrings are mounted in platinum. Each earring is ...
Diamond, Platinum
$3,450
H 0.82 in W 0.39 in
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum 8.6mm Pearl & Diamond Elegant Tulip Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Bead Shape - White w/ Light Pink Overtone Color - Very Good Luster - 8.6mm each (approx.) (52) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Bril...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Diamond 18k Yellow Gold and 18k White Gold Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage 0.16 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set stud earrings; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. ...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$645Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 0.32 in W 0.32 in
18k Gold Tiny Diamond Star Stud Earrings Cluster Diamond Earrings
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tiny Diamond Star Stud Earrings in 18k Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold. These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of 18k solid gold featuring shiny brilliant round cut natural diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Multicolor Sapphire Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
These unique and vibrant earrings by Oscar Heyman feature an artful arrangement of gemstones. They are expertly crafted from 2 oval cut blue sapphires totaling 6.57 carats, 2 oval cu...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Oscar Heyman Mandarin Garnet Earrings, 9.54 Carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
The radiance of the sunset shines from these rare orange Spessartite garnet earrings by Oscar Heyman. Featuring a blazing mandarin color, t...
Diamond, Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Ceylon Sapphire Earrings, 10.60 Carats
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two impressive cushion cut Ceylon sapphires totaling 10.60 carats are set in these glamorous earrings by famed jewelry designer Oscar Heyman. Displaying a vivid "royal" blue hue, the...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman, Platinum Emerald Diamond Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Square-cut emeralds, 16 round and 8 pear-shaped diamonds total approx. 1.80ct. Stamp: maker's mark. Measurement: 1.2 x 1.2cm Weight: 6.8 grams
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Padparadscha Sapphire Earrings by Oscar Heyman
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Not one, but two highly desirable Padparadscha sapphires are featured in these earrings by the famed Oscar Heyman. Weighing 5.11 total carats, th...
White Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum
Oscar Heyman Gold 2.76tcw Jade Stud Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold four prong stud earrings with 2.72cts of gorgeous jade. It is stamped with the makers mark, 18K, and serial number 706762. Oscar Heyman was founded in 1912 and became known as the 'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Oscar Heyman jewelry...
Jade, Gold
Oscar Heyman Invisibly Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum earrings contain invisibly set rubies (approx 12cts) surrounded by round diamonds. It is stamped with the makers mark, IRID PLAT, and serial number 78880. Earrings measure 20mm L x 14mm W, and have clip backs. A post can be added by request at no additional charge. Oscar Heyman was founded in 1912 and became known as the 'Jewelers' Jeweler'® for creating pieces for Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Tiffany & Co. Oscar Heyman jewelry is and always has been made in New York City at the company's own factory. The company produced Mystery Set jewelry...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oscar Heyman 3.10tcw Cognac Diamond Clip Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum and 18 karat gold earrings contain 2 cushion cognac diamonds (3.10cts VS2 & SI1) and 16 oval diamonds (1.08cts F-G/ VS). It is stamped with the makers mark, 18K...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Gold South Sea Pearl and Ruby Clip Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18 karat gold earrings contain 2 11.5mm South Sea pearls and 22 marquise rubies weighing 5.78cts. It is stamped with the makers mark, 18K, and serial number 704215. Ear...
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oscar Heyman Purple Star Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Earrings in Platinum
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, England
An exquisite pair of Oscar Heyman star sapphire, diamond and ruby clover stud earrings set in platinum, circa 1945. Each earring is compos...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Colored Sapphire Diamond Earclips
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 18 carat gold flower ear clips set with 13 brilliant cut diamonds (total circa 2.2 carat), an oval cut pink sapphire (total circa 1.5 carat), a square cut light blue sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Heyman 10.23 Carat Yellow Diamond Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking pair of floral-form Oscar Heyman earrings adorned with 10.23 carats of yellow diamonds and 10.37 carats of white diamonds, all set in platinum and 18K yellow gold. Signed ...
Diamond, Platinum