Oscar Heyman

The story of one of the most prestigious American jewelry firms actually started in Latvia in 1888 when Oscar Heyman was born. One of nine children, Oscar along with his older brother Nathan, apprenticed in their great uncle’s jewelry workshop in Kharkov (Ukraine). The shop did work for the incomparable Fabergé and the brothers were […]

Today we are paying a special tribute to Oscar Heyman, who with his brothers started one of the leading fine jewelry companies over a hundred years ago.  As a family owned business we love the story of the Heyman brothers and the pride that they took in their company and their creations.  At McCaskill & […]

Happy birthday to everyone born in May!  Your birthstone is the emerald which is a precious stone made of beryl.  Emerald is one of the four precious stones that is globally recognized as such (the other three being diamond, ruby and sapphire).  Emerald is always green and the deeper the color the more valuable the […]

Every girl dreams of the perfect ring that will sparkle and glisten on her finger to show that she has found her perfect soulmate. Every guy stresses about being able to find that perfect symbol of his love for his future fiancé and then wife. McCaskill & Company understands that picking out not only the […]

Happy Birthday July babies! The firecracker-red ruby is very appropriate for July’s birthstone, as it resembles patriotism. The ruby is the King of Gems and is considered the most valuable gemstone. The value of the ruby increases based on its color and quality. The most important feature of the gemstone is the color. Rubies came […]

Emerald the birthstone of May is a symbol of rebirth and is believed to grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth. Traditionally this stone is associated with fertility, love and rebirth. The emerald has royal significance as it was dedicated by the Ancient Romans to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty and the […]

As we mentioned in the first two editions of our Modern Bride Series, personalization and individualization are very important to the millennial generation. The modern bride values authenticity and puts great significance on creating a most memorable and lasting wedding experience. McCaskill & Company’s expert team along the Emerald Coast has the knowledge and expertise to […]

It’s Saint Patrick’s Day and wearing green is all the scene! When it comes to green gemstones, your mind may mostly gravitate toward emeralds, but there are actually many stones that come in hues of this lovely color.    

Arizona Gem & Jewelry Week was held February 3rd through 8th in Tucson, and we are thrilled to report back on some of the four trends announced at the show for this year.

Aquamarine is the birthstone for March. The gemstone aquamarine is the blue-green variety of the mineral beryl. The name aquamarine comes from the Romans: “aqua,” meaning water, and “mare,” meaning sea. This association with the sea made it the sailors’ gemstone, promising safe voyages, as well as protection against peril. In the Roman period, the […]