Oscar Heyman turns archive into a holiday showcase

New necklaces that are part of the book showcase.
The book also features the global debut of a few pieces that were designed and crafted at Oscar Heyman’s Madison Avenue atelier. Photo courtesy Oscar Heyman (via Duvall O’Steen)

New York-based jeweller Oscar Heyman has released A Living Archive, a limited-edition holiday book featuring 112 one-of-a-kind pieces valued at more than $22 million.

Developed with creative agency I See Ideas, the book brings together new jewellery designs and historical material from the company’s archive, including original design drawings, antique reference books, and vintage advertisements.

The book also features the global debut of a few pieces that were designed and crafted at Oscar Heyman’s Madison Avenue atelier. The book also highlights the brand’s work with coloured gemstones and its jewellery-making techniques, tracing the connection between its historic designs and current collections.

Printed copies of A Living Archive will be distributed to the brand’s retail partners ahead of the holiday selling season. The digital catalog has the complete collection.

Founded in 1912, Oscar Heyman remains family-owned and operates from New York City.