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
Seaman Schepps Gold Shell Ear Clips
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps gold shell ear clips
Shell motif, 14 karat yellow gold; marked Seaman Schepps, 14k
Size: width 0.88 inch, length 1.13 inch
Total weigh...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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 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
$19,840 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Diamond and Rock Crystal Half Link Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
Exquisite Seaman Schepps classic half link earrings made of diamonds and rock crystal. They are set in 18 karat white gold. Clip backs can easily be converted to posts.
Signed and nu...
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k 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 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
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
1960s Seaman Schepps GIA Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage 1960's Seaman Schepps lapel brooch of natural inspiration weighing 19.35 grams exposes a GIA certified octagonal step-cut natural beryl very fine aquamarine weighing approx. 45.29 carats and measuring 23.76 x 21.44 x 12.98 mm, set within a yellow gold basket-shape frame. The prominent azure gemstone is embellished with botanic motif leaves and stems, with round-faceted diamonds simulating enchanting buds, weighing approx. 0.90 carats, graded G-H color and VS clarity. The reverse features double pins of identical length with rotating locks, bearing the designer's name Seaman Schepps on the hinged cylinder This designer lapel brooch remains in excellent condition.
Pin Measurement: 40mm x 30mm
Accompanied by GIA Aquamarine...
Category
1960s American Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Seaman Schepps Pin Set
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Cabochon Rubies weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat.
Si...
Category
1940s Retro Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Lapis Gold Link Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An instant classic, compliments of iconic jewelry designer Seaman Schepps. Hand carved links of lapis lazuli alternate with identical links of 18k yel...
Category
2010s American Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps 14K White Gold Diamond Cabochon Ruby Emerald Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Seaman Schepps 14K WG diamond ruby and emerald ring set with 16 brilliant cut diamonds 4 cabochon cut rubies & 4 cabochon cut emeralds
Accent ring top is curved for a perfec...
Category
20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 Heart Leaf Motif Clip On Earrings Turquoise Centers 14 Karat Gold
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Fairfield, CT
Seaman Schepps Heart Leaf Motif Clip On Earrings Turquoise Centers 14 Karat Gold
The Seaman Schepps Turquoise Heart and Leaf Earrings are a classic example of a naturalistic approac...
Category
1950s Retro Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seaman Schepps Pair of Gold and Turquoise Shell Brooches
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Pair of Gold and Turquoise Composite Shell Brooches This pair of brooches has a shell motif of turquoise composite shells with 14k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, 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 14 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise And Bakelite Cuff Bangle
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
This Seaman Schepps architectural bracelet from the 1950s is a true testament to the unique design aesthetics of that era. Crafted in 14k yellow gold and featuring elements of bakeli...
Category
20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$37,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Pearl Citrine Amber Baroque Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Seaman Schepps "Baroque" bead necklace, featuring cultured pearls, citrine, amber and 18k yellow gold filigree beads connected by gold wire. Including ten 9-9.6mm cultured pearls wi...
Category
2010s American Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Amber, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Seaman Schepps Half Link Wood and Pink Moonstone Earrings
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant and unusual pink moonstone and wood (probably ebony) half link earrings by Seaman Schepps.
The pink moonstones are a wonderfully warm color that plays off beautifully with th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Moonstone, 18k Gold
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 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 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
$19,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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 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
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 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
Vintage, Seaman Schepps Diamond and Multigem Pendant
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rare piece designed by Seaman Schepps. One of his earlier designs from the 1950's, where he would meld together antique jewelry with a touch of his own design- Adding in th...
Category
1950s Vintage Seaman Schepps Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver, 10k Gold, 15...
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
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 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
$30,760 Sale Price
20% Off
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 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
$12,480 Sale Price
20% Off
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 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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