Oscar Heyman Mid-Century Sapphire Ring
Regular price
$22,000
This Mid-century bombé sapphire and diamond cocktail ring was designed and created in 1950 by Oscar Heyman. The high-domed top is formed of seven arched lines of sapphire baguettes interspersed with round brilliant-cut diamonds, completed by fused platinum bands. An arresting and glamorous design, this Heyman cocktail ring is a fusion of diamond brilliance and satiny sapphire blue that balances perfectly and lights up the hand.
Item #: R-22226
Artist: Oscar Heyman
Country: United States
Circa: December 1950
Size: 4.5 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 16 baguette sapphires (total weight 4.86 carats); 23 round diamonds (total weight 1.99 carats); Platinum
Gram Weight: 16.0 g
Documentation: The ring is accompanied by a photo-illustrated certificate of authenticity from Oscar Heyman, dated June 10, 2025, stating that the ring is serial no. 38990E, and specifying gem weights and date of manufacture.
Item #: R-22226
Artist: Oscar Heyman
Country: United States
Circa: December 1950
Size: 4.5 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information)
Materials: 16 baguette sapphires (total weight 4.86 carats); 23 round diamonds (total weight 1.99 carats); Platinum
Gram Weight: 16.0 g
Documentation: The ring is accompanied by a photo-illustrated certificate of authenticity from Oscar Heyman, dated June 10, 2025, stating that the ring is serial no. 38990E, and specifying gem weights and date of manufacture.
Bombé cocktail rings became very popular after World War II, when the world roared back to life following the sacrifices and deprivation of the global conflict. The major French maisons all responded to the New Look glamor of haute couture with novel, fresh designs, and enthusiasm for the cocktail ring became a Transatlantic phenomenon.
Bombé cocktail rings became very popular after World War II, when the world roared back to life following the sacrifices and deprivation of the global conflict. The major French maisons all responded to the New Look glamor of haute couture with novel, fresh designs, and enthusiasm for the cocktail ring became a Transatlantic phenomenon.
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