A luminous dome of blue sapphire emerges from concentric clusters of diamonds and sapphires, each stone catching the light at a different angle.
Created by Oscar Heyman in the 1950s, this richly dimensional brooch centers on an impressive 22.00-carat cabochon sapphire, its smooth, gently domed surface displaying a soft, saturated blue. Surrounding the central stone, approximately 7.50 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds are interspersed with faceted blue sapphires, creating a densely arranged composition of alternating color and brilliance. The stones rise in successive tiers, lending the circular silhouette the depth and fullness of a blossoming flower.
Founded in New York in 1912 by the Heyman brothers, the house of Oscar Heyman earned a distinguished reputation for technical precision, sophisticated stone setting, and exceptional work with colored gemstones. Often referred to within the jewelry trade as the jewelers' jeweler, the firm produced jewels for some of America's most prestigious houses while maintaining its own exacting standards of manufacture. This brooch reflects that tradition, with its carefully calibrated arrangement of sapphires and diamonds and its finely executed platinum setting.
The design is particularly evocative of mid-century American high jewelry, when substantial cabochon gemstones were frequently surrounded by brilliant, sculptural clusters. Here, the contrast between the central sapphire's uninterrupted polish and the lively facets of the surrounding stones creates a subtle interplay of stillness and movement. At approximately 1.5 inches in diameter, the brooch has a concentrated presence, its circular form equally suited to the lapel or neckline.
A quiet blue center, surrounded by a thousand reflections of light.
