{"id":12759,"date":"2023-01-06T17:37:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T17:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engagement-rings.cornerd.com\/?p=12759"},"modified":"2023-01-06T17:38:27","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T17:38:27","slug":"seaman-schepps-118-years-young-jewelry-connoisseur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/seaman-schepps-118-years-young-jewelry-connoisseur\/","title":{"rendered":"Seaman Schepps: 118 years younger &#8211; Jewelry Connoisseur"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n<\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tools-links\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>This may also be of interest to you<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.voltairediamonds.ie\/engagement-rings-dublin\/\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thttps:\/\/www.voltairediamonds.ie\/engagement-rings-dublin\/\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.voltairediamonds.ie\/valentines-gift-ideas-2023\/\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tValentines gift ideas 2023\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t.tools-links {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 16px;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 16px;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\t.tools-links > div {\n\t\t\t\t\t\tfont-weight: 700;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmargin: 0 0 15px 0;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\nh3>The energetic spirit of this storied New York jeweler is on show at its new Madison Avenue flagship.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seaman Schepps had an innate expertise for designing jewellery that enhanced a lady\u2019s magnificence. \u201cTraditionally, jewellery signified social standing or monetary standing. But Schepps\u2019s items flattered the wearer, relatively than exhibiting off household wealth,\u201d explains Anthony Hopenhajm, who acquired the model in 1992. Known as \u201cAmerica\u2019s courtroom jeweler,\u201d Schepps \u2014 who lived from 1881 to 1972 \u2014 designed for fashion icons starting from Barbara Hutton and Marlene Dietrich to the duchess of Windsor and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. But his origins have been far humbler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raised by immigrant dad and mom on New York\u2019s Lower East Side, Schepps grew up in a world of tenements and pushcarts. Hopenhajm believes that this melting pot of sounds and sights had a profound affect. \u201cColor didn\u2019t scare him,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schepps first arrange store in California in 1904, however returned to New York in 1921. He opened a retailer across the nook from the Algonquin Hotel, dwelling to the famed Round Table of writers and artists, who grew to become his mates and purchasers. Although he misplaced that retailer in the course of the Great Depression, Schepps later opened on Madison Avenue and finally moved to Park Avenue, the place the store remained for the following 60 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><figcaption>Rio bracelet in 18-karat gold with emeralds, aquamarines, tourmaline and diamonds. <meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>(Seaman Schepps)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Unconventional combos<\/span><\/strong><br\/>Innovation and irreverence are on the coronary heart of Schepps designs. \u201cHe took probabilities. He made bracelets out of wooden and put diamonds on seashells,\u201d says Hopenhajm, including that Schepps\u2019s lack of formal coaching could have been a bonus, because it freed him to experiment exterior the strict confines of conventional jewellery design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe didn\u2019t begin with a pencil and paper. He was impressed by the supplies,\u201d relates Hopenhajm. At the time, the fashion was single-stone jewellery \u2014 \u201call diamonds or rubies or emeralds.\u201d But Schepps performed with inventive combos, seamlessly mixing valuable and semi-precious stones with crystal, wooden or ivory. His use of wooden grew to become a \u201challmark design of the model,\u201d in accordance with Hopenhajm; he factors to the various iterations of the ebony wooden Boat Link bracelet, which have included silver, diamond, and white ceramic accents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shell jewellery additionally grew to become synonymous with Schepps. \u201cHe would take a cheap shell and adorn it with hundreds of {dollars} of stones,\u201d turning it into the proper accent for his trendy clientele, says Hopenhajm. \u201cThere was nothing extra stylish than sporting this with a linen coloured shirt in the summertime or a leather-based jacket within the winter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Anthony-Hopenhajm-Seaman-Schepps-Photography-by-Kris-Tamburello.png\" alt=\"Anthony Hopenhajm, who acquired Seaman Schepps in 1992. (Kris Tamburello)\" class=\"wp-image-17653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Anthony-Hopenhajm-Seaman-Schepps-Photography-by-Kris-Tamburello.png 500w, https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Anthony-Hopenhajm-Seaman-Schepps-Photography-by-Kris-Tamburello-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"\/><figcaption>Anthony Hopenhajm, who acquired Seaman Schepps in 1992. (Kris Tamburello)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>A love of colour<\/strong><\/span><br\/>Color was a dominant function of his designs. Classic examples have been his Rio bracelets in peridot, aquamarine and emeralds; the Junio necklace in smooth blue chalcedony and sapphires; and the Garden bracelet, blossoming with rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds.<\/p><p>Schepps had a whimsical facet as nicely. Snuff bottles, which he found on a visit to Asia, grew to become a design component for a bracelet. He lower them in half and mixed them with white topaz, emerald and jadeite. The latter was a \u201cfavourite and ceaselessly used stone for its smooth and flattering colour,\u201d says Hopenhajm, including that it was not generally in use amongst American designers.<\/p><p>Schepps utilized the identical design aesthetic to males\u2019s cuff hyperlinks, which he created in shell, crystal and jade. \u201cLike his jewellery, the cuff hyperlinks have stood the check of time,\u201d says Hopenhajm.<\/p><p>\u201cA number of the jewellery tends to be enjoyable,\u201d he continues, explaining his preliminary attraction to the model. \u201cPieces made greater than 60 years in the past are as fascinating in the present day as they have been then.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SE742Y-WWYS-copy-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Silhouette earrings in 18-karat gold with walnut wood and yellow sapphires. (Seaman Schepps)\" class=\"wp-image-17658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SE742Y-WWYS-copy-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SE742Y-WWYS-copy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SE742Y-WWYS-copy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SE742Y-WWYS-copy-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SE742Y-WWYS-copy-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SE742Y-WWYS-copy-370x370.png 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Silhouette earrings in 18-karat gold with walnut wooden and yellow sapphires. <meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/>(Seaman Schepps)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Reopening doorways<\/span><\/strong><br\/>The firm\u2019s custom of \u201cprogressive design with a twist\u201d is on full show at its just lately opened flagship on Madison Avenue. \u201cLike Schepps, we&#8217;re impressed by the supplies,\u201d says Hopenhajm. As with the unique items, all the jewellery is produced in New York.<\/p><p>Reminiscent of a Parisian salon within the Thirties, the brand new boutique ushers purchasers right into a world of hushed class amid a palette of soppy blue and beige. Hopenhajm wished to create a \u201cserene environment for exhibiting lovely issues,\u201d with the jewellery as \u201cthe celebrities of the room.\u201d<\/p><p>An Italian Rococo mirror from the 1850s and a Baccarat crystal and metal chandelier function adornments in addition to hyperlinks to the previous; each items have been initially within the Park Avenue retailer. The 50 toes of window shows, in the meantime, will change seasonally.<\/p><p>The first degree additionally accommodates a retrospective of Schepps designs. For the primary time in 15 years, items initially created for American heiress Doris Duke might be on show \u2014 although not on the market \u2014 together with a grape cluster brooch with a mixture of coloured sapphires. The decrease degree, accessible through a round staircase, homes Schepps\u2019s authentic enterprise ledgers and over 5,000 authentic drawings and sketches. Originally saved in commonplace picture albums, they&#8217;re now preserved in archival paper. Hopenhajm hopes to make use of the area for particular occasions and academic conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Duchess-of-Windsor-Seaman-Schepps-Bubble-Earrings.png\" alt=\"Wallis Simpson in Seaman Schepps Bubble earrings. (Seaman Schepps)\" class=\"wp-image-17661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Duchess-of-Windsor-Seaman-Schepps-Bubble-Earrings.png 750w, https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Duchess-of-Windsor-Seaman-Schepps-Bubble-Earrings-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Duchess-of-Windsor-Seaman-Schepps-Bubble-Earrings-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Duchess-of-Windsor-Seaman-Schepps-Bubble-Earrings-370x370.png 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"\/><figcaption>Wallis Simpson in Seaman Schepps Bubble earrings. (Seaman Schepps)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><strong>Resonating by means of the generations<\/strong><\/span><br\/>\u201cThese designs make sense, 118 years after Seaman Schepps was based,\u201d remarks Hopenhajm. \u201cPeople are bored with the sameness that\u2019s available in the market. They admire what&#8217;s handmade and exquisite.\u201d<\/p><p>He views the jewellery as transcending generations \u2014 an commentary he\u2019s gleaned from interactions with moms and daughters. He additionally factors to the recognition of the model\u2019s boutiques in Nantucket, Massachusetts, and Palm Beach, Florida.<\/p><p>\u201cIt\u2019s an aspirational model for many individuals due to the distinctive designs and ingenious use of supplies,\u201d says Hopenhajm. And the Seaman Schepps story itself resonates with individuals. \u201cSelf-taught and self-made, Schepps reinvented himself. He represents a real American success story.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seaman-Schepps-Interior-2-Courtesy-of-Seaman-Schepps-Photography-by-Kris-Tamburello.png\" alt=\"The Seaman Schepps boutique on Madison Avenue. (Kris Tamburello)\" class=\"wp-image-17656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seaman-Schepps-Interior-2-Courtesy-of-Seaman-Schepps-Photography-by-Kris-Tamburello.png 750w, https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seaman-Schepps-Interior-2-Courtesy-of-Seaman-Schepps-Photography-by-Kris-Tamburello-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Seaman-Schepps-Interior-2-Courtesy-of-Seaman-Schepps-Photography-by-Kris-Tamburello-270x180.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"\/><figcaption>The Seaman Schepps boutique on Madison Avenue. (Kris Tamburello)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Main picture: Jewelry displayed on the Seaman Schepps boutique on Madison Avenue. (Seaman Schepps \/ Kris Tamburello).<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\r\n<br><a href=\"https:\/\/jewelryconnoisseur.net\/118-years-young\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The energetic spirit of this storied New York jeweler is on show at its new Madison Avenue flagship. Seaman Schepps had an innate expertise for designing jewellery that enhanced a lady\u2019s magnificence. \u201cTraditionally, jewellery signified social standing or monetary standing. But Schepps\u2019s items flattered the wearer, relatively than exhibiting off household wealth,\u201d explains Anthony Hopenhajm,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12760,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[230],"tags":[19058,7301,19057,19056,18997,452],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12759"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12759"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12759\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12762,"href":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12759\/revisions\/12762"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12759"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12759"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cornerd.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12759"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}