Mid Century Natural Sapphire And Diamond Starburst Oscar Heyman Earrings

Description Iconic starburst design from Mid Century fashion is this pair of memorable natural sapphire and diamond earrings in gold designed by Oscar Heyman brothers, 1950/60 ca. Hello sparkle galore! Perfect for a special occasion. A timeless motif of the iconic mid century starburst design will be a cherished heirloom with these glorious earrings. Each earring is designed as a starburst composed of a central natural sapphire, round cut, framed by tiers of diamonds and sapphires in bursting sparkle. In all are 32 old transitional cut diamonds of exceptional quality totalling approx 2.08 Ct and 18 vivid blue, natural sapphires totalling approx 2.16 Ct for the pair. The earrings are secured to reverse with screw-back fittings, marked with assay and numbered 40364. Artfully crafted in 18 Kt yellow and white gold, marked. Very good overall condition despite age and use. Oscar Heyman & Bros. is an American jewelry firm and manufacturer that first gained attention in the 1920s. The firm used to produce pieces for very important jewellery companies, like Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef and Arpel and others. They did not maintain a storefront or sell directly to the public until quite recently. Their reputation for unsurpassed craftsmanship is unsurpassed.