
Pair of Platinum, Diamond and Colored Stone ‘Pansy’. Signed HB Heyman Brothers jewellery
Signed HB Heyman Brothers jewellery
The history of Oscar Heyman & Bros., Inc. began in 1912 in New York at 58 W 40th St. New York City. Emigrants from Russia, the family consisted of nine siblings. They moved to New York in 1906. Two brothers, Oscar and Nathan, had apprenticed at a Faberge factory, while another brother was an accomplished toolmaker. Together, they launched Oscar Heyman & Brothers jewelry company in 1912. The brothers were master platinum-smiths who utilized only the finest diamonds and colored gems.
Noteworthy, in the 1930-40s the company produced top tier jewelry for such iconic brands as Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and others. Flower brooches became the company’s hallmark. The marking includes “HB”, or “OHB” (Oscar Heyman Brothers). Yet, unstamped pieces require specialists’ authentication.
Traditionally, the jewelers used the old world techniques of tool making, fine platinum and gold metal-smithing.
Incorporated in 1912, the company is still active.

Rooster Brooch. 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Ruby

Hallmark which features the company’s history

Maker’s mark
Signed HB Heyman Brothers jewellery

Flower Brooch. 18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Invisibly-Set Ruby and Diamond

Magnificent Platinum, Fancy Intense Pink Diamond and Diamond Ring

Sapphire, Platinum, Diamond, and Emerald Bracelet, circa 1925

Pink Sapphire, Platinum and Diamond Ring

Sapphire, Platinum and Diamond Ring

Platinum, Sapphire and Diamond Ring. 1986

Sketch

Archive sketch

‘Gardenia’ Brooch. Two-Color Gold, Diamond, Colored Diamond and Enamel

Pair of Platinum and Diamond Earclips

Platinum, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earclips

Colored Diamond, platinum, and Emerald Brooch. Circa 1936

Butterfly brooch. Gold pink sapphire & diamond

Duck brooch. Gold platinum emerald ruby & diamond

Swan brooch. Gold platinum pearl diamond

Egret brooch. Gold platinum ruby & diamond

Elephant brooch. Gold platinum ruby diamond

Frog brooch. Gold ruby emerald diamond

Lion brooch. Gold yellow and white diamond emerald

Dragonfly Pin. Gold, Platinum Opal Yellow Sapphire Emerald Fancy Diamond

Swan brooch. Platinum cab ruby & diamond

Butterfly Brooch. Platinum Sapphire Emerald Diamond

Maker’s mark

Trademark

Trademark
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