Seaman Schepps was born in 1881 in Michigan and began his career dealing in antiques and curiosities. This background would permanently shape his work. When he settled in New York in the 1930s and opened his boutique, he brought that same perspective to the art of jewellery making. The house of Seaman Schepps stands for expression and individuality and grew into a major player in the international jewellery world. The designs were characterized by large, often unusual gemstones, rich colors, and materials rarely used in luxury jewellery, such as wood, bone, or shells. Diamonds seldom played the leading role; character did. The Fifth Avenue boutique became a destination for a cosmopolitan clientele of artists, collectors, and film stars. After Schepps’s death in 1972, the house remained faithful to its original vision. To this day, Seaman Schepps is synonymous with bold elegance, American creativity, and jewellery that is as personal as it is timeless.
