Seaman Schepps Jewelry
A scrappy, self-made artist who transformed turbo shells into decadent earrings and crystal chessmen into bold bracelets, Seaman Schepps (1881–1972) tirelessly worked his way up from the tenements of New York’s Lower East Side to become “America’s Court Jeweler.”
Born to immigrant parents who named him for the Seamen’s Bank for Savings that his mother could see from the hospital — or so the legend goes — Schepps dropped out of school at the age of 14 and never had any formal jewelry training. He later moved to California, where he opened his first jewelry shop in 1904. In 1921, he returned to New York to build on the success he’d begun to enjoy as a jeweler on the West Coast, but it wasn’t long before his Manhattan house, which counted Broadway stars and theater patrons among its clientele, was hit hard by the stock market crash of 1929. Schepps used this disruption to rethink his approach to jewelry, debuting a new store in 1934 on Madison Avenue, where he would make his mark in playful custom adornments.
While many high-end jewelers of his era focused on the purest and most valuable gemstones, Schepps chose his materials for their color and shape, elevating flawed stones others disregarded in collage-like formations involving unconventional materials such as fine wood, coral, seashells and flea-market finds. Passersby of his New York City shop could find a frog-shaped brooch carved from rosewood, a vintage snuff bottle broken into links for a bracelet and loose-drilled pearls plugged with diamonds. Schepps’s whimsical pieces found fans in fashion icons who appreciated his unique statements, including Doris Duke, Andy Warhol and the Duchess of Windsor.
Following Schepps’s death in 1972, his daughter, jewelry designer Patricia S. Vaill, ran the jewelry house for two decades before it was taken over by Jay Bauer and Anthony Hopenhajm of Trianon jewelry. Following the closure of the company’s Park Avenue store in November 2020, sales for Seaman Schepps is now based in its boutique location out of Palm Beach, Florida, where the legendary brand carries forth its founder’s spirited designs.
On 1stDibs, find a distinctive collection of vintage Seaman Schepps jewelry, including brooches, bracelets and other accessories.
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Creator: Seaman Schepps
1960s Seaman Schepps Diamond Emerald Flower Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in London, GB
Vintage diamond and emerald flower ring by Seaman Schepps. Set to centre with a round old cut diamond in an open back rubover setting with an appro...
Category
1960s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Seaman Schepps 14K White Gold 1970's Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
"This ring by Seaman Schepps is of cluster design, set with cabochon and variously-cut rubies, and a pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamond leaf
14k white gold
Signed P.S.V. of Seaman ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Seaman Schepps Multi Carved Gem & Enamel Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Multi Carved Gem & Enamel Necklace
Description:
An extraordinary example of Seaman Schepps’ signature bold and artistic style, this magnificent necklace is a celebrat...
Category
19th Century American Retro Antique Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Seaman Schepps Rare Cluster Earrings in 18Kt Yellow Gold with 24.29 Cts Spinels
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Cluster earrings designed by Seaman Schepps.
Rare Spinels cluster pair created in New York city at the Seaman Schepps atelier. These very special clips-earrings has been crafted in ...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Seaman Schepps Aquamarine Swirl Clip on 18K Yellow Gold Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in beverly hills, CA
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine Swirl Earrings showcasing faceted oval shaped aquamarine, accented by textured gold leaf petals. Total estimated w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Aquamarine, Diamond Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps aquamarine, diamond and" synthetic ruby" brooch in platinum and base metal. Circa 1945. The brooch features rectangluar step cut aqua...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Seaman Schepps Shell Pendant with Aquamarine and Pearls in 18 Karat White Gold
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lucerne, CH
Playful pendant, stunning piece of jewelry created by the legendary designer Seaman Schepps. Created with captivating seashell in a beautiful shade of grey and 18 Karat white gold, p...
Category
20th Century North American Artist Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Seaman Schepps Vintage 14k Gold and Citrine Large Brooch Fur Clip
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Bradenton, FL
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Fur Clip Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold
free form brooch with large prong set light yellow oval cut Citrine Gemstone. Citrine approx. 23mm x 18mm, designed as a fl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Retro Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Multistone Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning and most unusual multistone bracelet by Seaman Schepps. Lapiz lazuli; coral; cat's eye; jade; onyx and carnelian are set in round, oval an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Carnelian Seaman Schepps Hoops
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Carnelian Hoops by Seaman Schepps. Stamped Seaman Schepps 750.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps 1970 Fluted Rock Quartz Earrings 14kt Gold with 79.32cts Citrine
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Fluted oval earrings designed by Seaman Schepps.
Gorgeous and very unusual vintage pair created in New York city at the Seaman Schepps atelier, back in the 1970. These oval clips ea...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Six Strang Coral and Diamond Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Of 6 beaded coral strands, joined by a fluted coral and round brilliant-cut diamond clasp
18K Yellow Gold.
18 inches.
The necklace is finished with a substantial clasp that is furt...
Category
20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Sapphire, Diamond and Rock Crystal Ring, circa 1940
By Seaman Schepps
Located in London, GB
Sapphire, diamond and rock crystal ring, by Seaman Schepps circa 1940. A platinum and white gold ring vertically set with two hexagonal cabochon sapphires of differing sizes in collet settings with an approximate total weight of 4.00 carats, each encircled by a single row of forty eight round eight cut diamonds in bead settings with an approximate total weight of 0.70 carats, saddled over an inverted emerald-cut rock crystal, above an open gallery, flanked by tri-part shoulders, and on a square shank. UK finger size H 1/2.
Seaman Schepps was born in New York City’s tenement-dominated Lower East Side in 1881, the son of Hungarian immigrants. Rising from these humble beginnings, he built a business that featured designs which drastically departed from the traditional modes of his day. These adventurous jewels came to define a new style that became popular with the elite of the 1930’s...
Category
1940s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
Seaman Schepps Clematis Rock Crystal Flower Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Clematis flower brooch in 18kt yellow gold with hand-carved rock crystal with mother of pearl underneath, sapphires, cultured pearls, diamonds and emeralds.
Category
Late 20th Century Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
Seaman Schepps 1940 Art Deco Necklace 14Kt Gold 40.54 Ctw Diamonds & Aquamarine
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace brooch designed by Seaman Schepps.
Very rare and highly collectible piece, created at the Seaman Schepps atelier in N...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Pearl Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Flushing, NY
Seaman Schepps 14K Gold Pearl Earrings
Marked:
Seaman Schepps
Approximate Dimensions:
2.7 cm (Length)
2.5 cm (Width)
19.4 grams in weight.
Category
20th Century Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Citrine Yellow Sapphire Wood Branch Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, citrine, yellow sapphire and wood bracelet, Seaman Schepps. Designed as a three segments of branching wood alternating with three clusters of cabochon citri...
Category
2010s Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Aventurine Bead and Yellow Gold Rondelle 36.50 Inch Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A rare to find beaded Aventurine long necklace designed by Seaman Schepps. The Aventurine beads are separated by hand crafted 14K yellow gold rondell...
Category
1950s American Retro Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps New York Cocktail Ring in 18Kt Gold with 54.30 Cts in Sapphires
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set cluster cocktail ring designed by Seaman Schepps.
Gorgeous vintage piece, created in New York city at the atelier of Seaman Schepps, back in the early 1970. This cocktail ring has been crafted with impeccable details in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Prong set on top, with a cluster of 10 cabochons oval cuts of blue sapphires with a combined weight of 54.3 carats. All gemstones are natural, with vivid color variations, Ceylon (Sri-Lanka) provenance and not heat.
Weight: 23.95 Grams, (15.35 Dwt).
Size: 6.5 and is sizeable.
Measurements: From the top view 30 mm by 28 mm (1.18 x 1.1 Inches).
Seaman Schepps Nantucket...
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1970s American Retro Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Seaman Schepps Multi-Strand Green Beryl Bead Necklace with 18KYG Diamond Catch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Seaman Schepps multi-strand faceted green beryl bead necklace with 18k yellow gold and diamond clasp.
This necklace features 3 strands of ...
Category
20th Century Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, Green Beryl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Rock Crystal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Braided Earclip Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These stunning rectangular earclip earrings by Seaman Schepps feature rock crystal set in braided luxurious 18-karat yellow gold. The transparent rock crystal, masterfully carved cre...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps 18k Yellow Gold Citrine, Pearl & Diamond Earclip Earrings, 21.0g
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Providence, RI
Known for their bold color combinations and innovative designs, this stunning pair of Seaman Schepps earclip earrings are crafted from a high quality 18k yellow gold. These earrings ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps 1970 New York Grapes Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Wood & Carnelian
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Rare brooch designed by Seaman Schepps.
A jeweled colorful piece, created in New York city at the atelier of Seaman Schepps, back in the 1970's. This beautiful brooch has been craft...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Bangle Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Designer:
SEAMAN SCHEPPS
Title:
Seaman Schepps 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Style:
Bangle
Metal:
18 Karat Yellow Gold
Dimension:
6*1.40*0.51IN
Weight:
102.3 Grams
Condition:
...
Category
20th Century Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Wide Rock Crystal Onyx Diamond Link Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Wide Rock Crystal Onyx Diamond Link Bracelet
A gorgeous bracelet by Seaman Schepps comprising a series of carved rock crystals connected by onyx links, embellished with brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond carat weight is approx. 6.00 carats total. Measures approx. 8" in length, with inner circumference approx. 6.75". Width approx. 1.50". Each crystal link measures approx. 1.30" by 1.50".
with "750" assay mark as well as makers mark of Seaman Schepps; circa 2000.
Yafa Signed...
Category
Late 20th Century American Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Floral Brooch with Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamonds
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautifully handcrafted brooch designed by Seaman Schepps! The brooch features 17 old European cut Diamonds, set in 14K white gold, with cabochon cut Emeralds, Sapphires, and Rubi...
Category
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Diamond, Crystal Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite brooch by Seam Schepps, crafted as a carved crystal with brilliant diamond accents mounted in 18k white gold, signed Seaman Schepps.
Appr...
Category
1980s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps 1970 New York Rare Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Red Coral and Pearl
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
Statement bracelet designed by Seaman Schepps.
Magnificent vintage colorful piece, created in New York city by Seaman Schepps, back in the 1970. This one-of-a-kind flexible bracelet...
Category
1970s Modernist Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
c.1950s SEAMAN SCHEPPS Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare and special brooch created by Seaman Schepps in the 1950s. Inspired by Asian motifs.
It is 2.25" high and 2" wide.
Category
1950s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of White Gold, Amethyst, Diamond and Pearl Clip-Earrings, each designed as a cluster of grapes, bezel-set old European-cut diamond fringe setting.
6 amethyst beads ap. 13.4 to 1...
Category
20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Citrine Leaf Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980s Seaman Schepps 18K yellow gold brooch with diamonds & 7 meticulously carved citrine leaves. Along the vine of leaves are 5 diamonds in E-F color & VS-SI clarity, 5 fac...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Crystal Onyx Diamond Convertible Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
SEAMAN SCHEPPS Crystal Onyx Diamond Detachable Earrings in 18k White Gold.
A gorgeous pair of detachable on-the-ear clips by Seaman Schepps com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Large Coral and Adventurine Stickpin, Seaman Schepps
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Large Coral and Adventurine Stickpin attributed to Seaman Schepps. Likely antique carved stone elements set onto 14k gold.
1940's USA. Excellent Condition. Unsigned.
Length 3.75"
W...
Category
1940s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Rare Seaman Schepps Vintage Asian Divinity Gemset Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Napoli, IT
A stunning vintage brooch 1940 circa, signed Seaman Schepps
Rare example of the early Seaman Schepps jewelry, hand crafted of solid 18 Kt
Amaz...
Category
1940s American Retro Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Seaman Schepps Ruby Beads Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted using 2 strands of Ruby beads with a 14k yellow gold clasp that features multi-color stones that include Diamonds, Peridots, Ruby, Kunzite and more.
Signed by Seaman ...
Category
1950s Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Kunzite, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Ruby Clip on Earrings Sugarloaf Cuts 18K Yellow Gold ~5ctw Rubies
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Fairfield, CT
Seaman Schepps Ruby Clip on Earrings Sugarloaf Cuts 18K Yellow Gold ~5ctw Rubies
These Seaman Schepps Sugarloaf Ruby Earrings are innovative and playful, incorporating vibrant stone...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Emerald Ruby Diamond Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
A Seaman Schepps floral brooch in 18kt yellow gold with cabochon emerald, sapphires and rubies, highlighted with diamonds. Made in the United States, circa 1970s.
Category
1970s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Multi-Colored Stone Pearl Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
14K W/gold multi-colored stone diamond clasp/pendant pearl necklace. Old mine, old European cut diamonds weighing approx. 2.6 cts, J-K VS-SI, cab ruby weighing approx. 12.8 cts, cab ...
Category
20th Century American Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Pearl
Seaman Schepps Gold Walnut Ear Clips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps unique ear clips that come in the form of 18 karat yellow gold walnuts. With a total weight of 49.3 grams, these ear clips are certain to catch everyone’s attention. M...
Category
20th Century Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Seaman Schepps jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Seaman Schepps jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Seaman Schepps jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Seaman Schepps diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 60, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 172 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., and Verdura. Prices for Seaman Schepps jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,375 and tops out at $125,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $10,583.
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