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 Platinum Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum ring with 14mm Tahitian Grey Pearl sitting in a pave setting of 74 Round Diamonds (1.69cts, F-G/VS+). The ring height ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Heyman Yellow Sapphire, Colored Stone and Diamond Ring in 18k white gold. Center of the ring set with GIA certified emerald-cut yellow sapphire with total weight of 22.53ct. GI...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, ...
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Circa 1960s 3 Carat Oscar Heyman Platinum Diamond Bridal Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional circa 1960s platinum diamond bridal ring attributed to Oscar Heyman, one of the most respected American high-jewelry workshops of the 20th century. The ring features ...
Diamond, Platinum
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Oscar Heyman Brothers Fancy Deep Brownish Orangy Yellow Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted by the legendary American jewelry house Oscar Heyman Brothers, this elegant three-stone engagement ring is executed in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing the firm’...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman GIA 1.50 Carat G VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
This timeless platinum ring by Oscar Heyman features a stunning 1.50 carat round brilliant diamond, certified by GIA as G color and VS1 clarity. The center stone is accented by 18 ch...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Vivid Yellow Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Oscar Heyman Eternity natural Vivid diamond Diamond band ring with a sparkly glistening look. This classic band is crafted in solid Plat...
Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman ring composed of 18K yellow gold, rubies, and diamonds. The featured oval shaped ruby is 1.68 carats, and is accented by calibré cut ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Oscar Heyman Platinum Pearl And Diamond 6.00cttw Cluster Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Oscar Heyman ring featuring a luminous round pearl at its center, elegantly surrounded by a mix of marquise, oval, and round-cut diamonds. The design has a subtle...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1.40 Carat Natural Fancy Light Brownish, Orange, Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring a 1.402 Carat Natural Rose Cut Diamond and 0.26 Carats Diamond accents Ring set in Platinum. Diamonds have been adorned and cherished throughout human hist...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Platinum Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
"Oscar Heyman creates jewelry that is as timeless as the very gemstones it holds." - Oscar Heyman website. This ring is a classic Oscar Heyman. It will last a lifetime and can be passed down through generations. 18 karat yellow gold with beautiful baguette sapphires in a criss/cross design. Two diamond stations on either side of the sapphire design. 24 beautiful blue baguette cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.29Ct Marquise Diamond GIA Certified Fancy Deep Brownish Orangy Yellow Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a simple and beautiful ring featuring an exceptionally cut Marquise Shape Diamond that has the proportions of a 1.75Ct. and is accompanied by a GIA Report. The prominent col...
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye and Diamond Ring, American.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Oscar Heyman Brothers chrysoberyl cat's eye and diamond ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape cabochon natural unenhanced chrysoberyl cat's eye in an open back claw setting with a...
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring, American, circa 1925.
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Art Deco sapphire and diamond ring by Oscar Heyman Brothers. Set to centre with three square step cut natural unenhanced Ceyl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Oscar Heyman ruby and diamond ring is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and luxury - blend of bright rubies and brilliant diamonds. This ring features one GIA certified 4.84 carat cushion Thai...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Oscar Heyman Brothers ruby and diamond ring, American, circa 1940
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Oscar Heyman Brothers ruby and diamond ring. Set with twenty four square baguette cut diamonds in open back channel settings with rubover border and an approximate combined weight of...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
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Oscar Heyman 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
This Oscar Heyman ring is made from platinum and contains a rare 14.21ct Cat's-Eye Sapphire and 14 colorless round diamonds weighing 1.48cts. Cat's-eye sapphires display the phenomen...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Certified Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring 1.01ct E/VS1
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful platinum diamond ring by Tiffany & Co. from The Setting collection. The ring comprises of a round brilliant cut diamond in a 6 claw setting with a weight of 1.01ct, E col...
Diamond, Platinum