Henry Dunay Sabi
Vintage 1980s Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s More Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Fashion Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary More Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American More Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern More Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Dome Rings
Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Henry Dunay for sale on 1stDibs
Henry Dunay is one of the finest goldsmiths and jewelry makers of the 20th century. The seasoned American designer has for decades created exquisite jewelry by hand that is characterized by bold proportions and precise craftsmanship. Dunay’s breathtaking brooches, bracelets, rings and other accessories have garnered worldwide renown and — on the secondary market — are being reappraised by collectors as icons of contemporary design.
Dunay was born Henry Loniewski in Jersey City, New Jersey, and apprenticed for a downtown New York City jeweler named Rudolph Cacioli in his early teens. He spent a little less than seven years working under Cacioli, and set off to open his own business in 1956. He took on his mother's maiden name Dunay, believing his family name would be an obstacle to his success. At first, Dunay secured work designing pieces for other jewelers, including Harry Winston, one of the first figures in the field to recognize the branding power of lending glitzy fine jewelry for red-carpet events. As his skill set broadened, Dunay began handcrafting his own designs and built a name for himself.
Dunay’s business exploded thanks to the publicity around the De Beers Diamonds International Award he won in 1967. From then on, his fame grew and demand increased for his unique adornments, which feature distinctive metal finishes as well as blue sapphires, pavé set diamonds and a range of other gems. Dunay went on to win more awards from De Beers Diamonds and a wealth of other national and international awards throughout his career.
Dunay garnered acclaim for a sophisticated engraved-surface technique he calls Sabi, which draws on the traditional Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, and iconic figures such as Elizabeth Taylor, Nancy Reagan and Princess Diana all wore his elegant pieces for public appearances. At the 2003 Academy Awards, many celebrities donned Dunay’s Dove of Peace pin, commissioned by Global Vision for Peace and inspired by the work of Pablo Picasso. The designer is a member of the Gemological Institute of America and a past president of the American Jewelry Design Council. In 2009, he sold his company and later established H.D.D., Inc.
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