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Oscar Heyman’s Holiday Book Is ‘A Living Archive’
The catalog showcases 112 new, one-of-a-kind pieces amid highlights from the jeweler’s historic archive.
On the cover of Oscar Heyman’s “A Living Archive” holiday book is a platinum necklace featuring 101.93 carats of sugarloaf moonstones, 4.17 carats of round Paraíba tourmalines, and 10.32 carats of round diamonds ($300,000).
New York—Oscar Heyman is highlighting its history in its latest holiday book, “A Living Archive.”
The catalog is a celebration of the 114-year-old jeweler’s heritage as it presents its new jewelry in time for the holiday season.
It debuts 112 one-of-a-kind pieces valued at more than $22 million total.
Each piece was designed and crafted in Oscar Heyman’s Madison Avenue atelier in New York City.
Throughout the book, these new pieces are featured alongside visual references from Oscar Heyman’s historic archive to tell the story of the jeweler and its unique specialties.
This includes collage imagery of heritage design drawings, antique reference books from the 1920s, plaster molds from the 1940s, correspondence from the 1950s, and vintage print advertisements from midcentury issues of JCK, Town & Country, and the New York Times.
“The Oscar Heyman archive represents 114 years of discovery, design, and craftsmanship. It serves as much more than a historical reference; it is both an inspiration and a challenge, demanding that we continue to elevate our beloved masterpieces,” said Tom Heyman, president of Oscar Heyman.
“Showcasing newly created treasures atop old plaster molds or archive photos depicts how innovative ideas are preserved and then, reimagined. Old world craft is supported by modern technology, producing today’s classics that will soon become tomorrow’s heirlooms.”
A Living Archive is a “beautiful tome,” said the company, and was conceived and developed by I See Ideas.
The limited-edition holiday book will be printed and shipped to partner retailers across the country in time for the holiday selling season.
A digital version is also available on the Oscar Heyman website.
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The catalog is a celebration of the 114-year-old jeweler’s heritage as it presents its new jewelry in time for the holiday season.
It debuts 112 one-of-a-kind pieces valued at more than $22 million total.
Each piece was designed and crafted in Oscar Heyman’s Madison Avenue atelier in New York City.
Throughout the book, these new pieces are featured alongside visual references from Oscar Heyman’s historic archive to tell the story of the jeweler and its unique specialties.
This includes collage imagery of heritage design drawings, antique reference books from the 1920s, plaster molds from the 1940s, correspondence from the 1950s, and vintage print advertisements from midcentury issues of JCK, Town & Country, and the New York Times.
A page from the “A Living Archive” holiday book depicts historical images from Oscar Heyman with two new rings. At left is a ring centering a 13.38-carat emerald-cut danburite surrounded by fancy color diamonds and onyx ($90,000) and, at right, a platinum frame ring featuring a 12.44-carat emerald-cut aquamarine with sapphires and diamonds ($75,000).
“The Oscar Heyman archive represents 114 years of discovery, design, and craftsmanship. It serves as much more than a historical reference; it is both an inspiration and a challenge, demanding that we continue to elevate our beloved masterpieces,” said Tom Heyman, president of Oscar Heyman.
“Showcasing newly created treasures atop old plaster molds or archive photos depicts how innovative ideas are preserved and then, reimagined. Old world craft is supported by modern technology, producing today’s classics that will soon become tomorrow’s heirlooms.”
A Living Archive is a “beautiful tome,” said the company, and was conceived and developed by I See Ideas.
The limited-edition holiday book will be printed and shipped to partner retailers across the country in time for the holiday selling season.
A digital version is also available on the Oscar Heyman website.
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