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In the words of Tom Heyman, renowned jewelry brand Oscar Heyman "is all about the gemstone."
PHOTO This platinum brooch by Oscar Heyman features 10 emeralds, two blue sapphires, 22 pink sapphires and 81 round diamonds ($46,000).
PHOTO Oscar Heyman's platinum earrings hold 26 cut-corner square-shaped diamonds and two round diamonds ($69,000).
PHOTO This platinum brooch by Oscar Heyman features 10 emeralds, two blue sapphires, 22 pink sapphires and 81 round diamonds ($46,000).
PHOTO Oscar Heyman's platinum ring features a 4.69-carat oval-shaped opal with 10 oval-shaped diamonds ($45,000).
"The Oscar Heyman Entourage Rings with oval diamonds around a central colored stone, pioneered by Oscar Heyman in the 1920s, are always popular," Heyman says.
PHOTO This platinum bracelet by Oscar Heyman holds 62 rose sapphires, 37 marquise-cut diamonds, 35 round diamonds and three pear-shaped diamonds ($150,000).
PHOTO This platinum and 18-karat gold Oscar Heyman bracelet features seven opals, 16 emeralds, 23 diamonds and 242 fancy intense yellow diamonds (price upon request).
PHOTO This platinum and 18-karat gold ring from Oscar Heyman features an 8.48-carat oval-shaped chrysoberyl cat’s eye and eight oval-shaped diamonds ($92,000).
PHOTO Oscar Heyman's platinum necklace holds 33 oval-shaped sapphires, 32 oval-shaped diamonds and one round diamond ($400,000).
"Our large diamond and colored stone necklaces, these remain top sellers," Heyman says.
PHOTO These platinum earrings by Oscar Heyman feature fancy colored diamonds ($64,000).
PHOTO Oscar Heyman’s platinum ring with a 20.47-carat unheated oval-shaped blue sapphire, 10 oval-shaped diamonds and 26 round diamonds ($450,000).
PHOTO This platinum Art Deco bracelet by Oscar Heyman features approximately 48 carats of "oldeu" diamonds ($220,000).
In the words of Tom Heyman, renowned jewelry brand Oscar Heyman "is all about the gemstone."
"Our jewelry designs highlight the beauty and luster of the gemstones. Our jewelry designs are inspired by the gems and also by the beauty found in nature," he says.
Through its jewelry, Oscar Heyman aims to deliver a message of exquisite craftsmanship and quality, both in the cut and clarity of its stones, and ingenuity in setting. Custom design remains a top focus of the company, as well as creating pieces that are always in style and can be passed from one generation to the next.
Click through this slideshow to see platinum jewelry from Oscar Heyman’s 2013 Catalogue collection, which features new pieces from the brand as well as classic designs.
This platinum brooch by Oscar Heyman features 10 emeralds, two blue sapphires, 22 pink sapphires and 81 round diamonds ($46,000).
Oscar Heyman
This platinum bracelet by Oscar Heyman holds 62 rose sapphires, 37 marquise-cut diamonds, 35 round diamonds and three pear-shaped diamonds ($150,000).
Oscar Heyman
This platinum and 18-karat gold Oscar Heyman bracelet features seven opals, 16 emeralds, 23 diamonds and 242 fancy intense yellow diamonds (price upon request).
This platinum and 18-karat gold ring from Oscar Heyman features an 8.48-carat oval-shaped chrysoberyl cat’s eye and eight oval-shaped diamonds ($92,000).
Oscar Heyman
These platinum earrings by Oscar Heyman feature fancy colored diamonds ($64,000).
Oscar Heyman’s platinum ring with a 20.47-carat unheated oval-shaped blue sapphire, 10 oval-shaped diamonds and 26 round diamonds ($450,000).
This platinum Art Deco bracelet by Oscar Heyman features approximately 48 carats of "oldeu" diamonds ($220,000).
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