Oscar and Nathan Heyman began their formal jewellery apprenticeship in their native Latvia in 1901. The brothers' great-uncle owned a jewellery manufacturing workshop that served the imperial jeweller Fabergé, and the Heymans learned the art of jewellery making from some of the best craftsmen in the world.
In 1906, Oscar and Nathan emigrated to New York City, where they worked for several prestigious jewellery firms before founding their own company in 1912. The company established a reputation for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. The company produced jewellery for some of the most famous jewellery houses in the world, including Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Oscar Heyman & Brothers was also a pioneer in the use of new technologies and materials. In the 1930s, the company began using platinum, which was a relatively new material in jewellery at the time. Oscar Heyman & Brothers is more...
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