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David Yurman Chalcedony

Vintage David Yurman Chalcedony Diamond Albion Pendant Enhancer Sterling Silver
Vintage David Yurman Chalcedony Diamond Albion Pendant Enhancer Sterling Silver

Vintage David Yurman Chalcedony Diamond Albion Pendant Enhancer Sterling Silver

By David Yurman

Located in Addison, TX

Details Designer: David Yurman Collection: Albion Metal: Sterling Silver (.925) Gemstone: Blue Chalcedony Cabochon Accent Stones: (36) Diamonds Approx. 0.2 CTW Style: Pendant Enhanc...

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Oval Chalcedony Pendant with Diamonds
David Yurman Oval Chalcedony Pendant with Diamonds

David Yurman Oval Chalcedony Pendant with Diamonds

By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

DAVID YURMAN OVAL CHALCEDONY PENDANT WITH DIAMONDS.

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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver Oval Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Pendant
David Yurman Sterling Silver Oval Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Pendant

David Yurman Sterling Silver Oval Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Pendant

By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

Brand: David Yurman Material: Sterling Silver Condition: Mint Stone: Aqua Chalcedony Stone: Diamonds Pendant Dimension: Length with Bail: 38.6mm Width: 24.7mm Thickness: 12.6mm W...

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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond

Authentic David Yurman Sterling Silver Albion Blue Chalcedony & Diamond Earrings
Authentic David Yurman Sterling Silver Albion Blue Chalcedony & Diamond Earrings

Authentic David Yurman Sterling Silver Albion Blue Chalcedony & Diamond Earrings

By David Yurman

Located in Addison, TX

Details Designer: David Yurman Collection: Albion Metal: Sterling Silver 925 Gemstones: Blue Chalcedony Cabochons Diamonds: Approx 0.7 carats; VS Accent Stones: Round Diamonds Style:...

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Oval Chalcedony Band Ring, Sterling Silver, Ring Size 6
David Yurman Oval Chalcedony Band Ring, Sterling Silver, Ring Size 6

David Yurman Oval Chalcedony Band Ring, Sterling Silver, Ring Size 6

By David Yurman

Located in McLeansville, NC

Stones: blue and green chalcedony oval cab 9 x 7 mm round cab 6 mm Ring Size 6 Rise off Finger: 9.1 mm Width: 16.7 mm Weight: 10 dwts. / 15.6 grams Stamps: "DY 925" SKU: R3962 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Renaissance Chalcedony Double Cable Cuff Bracelet 6 1/2" -925 & 14k
David Yurman Renaissance Chalcedony Double Cable Cuff Bracelet 6 1/2" -925 & 14k

David Yurman Renaissance Chalcedony Double Cable Cuff Bracelet 6 1/2" -925 & 14k

By David Yurman

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: David Yurman Collection: Renaissance Design: Double Cable Cuff Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Iolite Cut: Square Natural B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony

David Yurman 1990 Iolite Chalcedony 18K Gold Vintage Renaissance J-Hoop Earrings
David Yurman 1990 Iolite Chalcedony 18K Gold Vintage Renaissance J-Hoop Earrings

David Yurman 1990 Iolite Chalcedony 18K Gold Vintage Renaissance J-Hoop Earrings

By David Yurman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as fluted gold twisted cable j-hoop forms terminating with chalcedony cabochons Measuring 9.75 x 5.0 mm translucent milky medium blue in color Featuring bezel set step cut i...

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1990s Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Cable Chalcedony Station Cuff Bracelet 6 3/4" Sterling 925 Gold 14k
David Yurman Cable Chalcedony Station Cuff Bracelet 6 3/4" Sterling 925 Gold 14k

David Yurman Cable Chalcedony Station Cuff Bracelet 6 3/4" Sterling 925 Gold 14k

By David Yurman

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: David Yurman Collection: Cable Metal Content: Sterling Silver & 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Blue Chalcedony Cut: Cushion Cabochon Bracelet Style: Station...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Chalcidony Diamond Necklace Size Silver Estate
David Yurman Chalcidony Diamond Necklace Size Silver Estate

David Yurman Chalcidony Diamond Necklace Size Silver Estate

By David Yurman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic David Yurman Chalcidony Diamonds Necklace Silver Estate DY803 Retail: $989.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman Chalcidony Diamond Necklace is made of sterling silver. ...

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1990s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

David Yurman 3.44 ct Quatrefoil Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bracelet
David Yurman 3.44 ct Quatrefoil Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bracelet

David Yurman 3.44 ct Quatrefoil Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bracelet

By David Yurman

Located in Chicago, IL

David Yurman bracelet is a luxurious piece featuring a stunning combination of diamonds and blue chalcedony.

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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver/14K Gemstone Renaissance Ring Size 6.25-6.5 #24797
David Yurman Sterling Silver/14K Gemstone Renaissance Ring Size 6.25-6.5 #24797

David Yurman Sterling Silver/14K Gemstone Renaissance Ring Size 6.25-6.5 #24797

By David Yurman

Located in Washington Depot, CT

David Yurman Sterling Silver and 14K Yellow Gold and Gemstone Renaissance Ring Size 6.25-6.5 This elegant ring by David Yurman features the instantly recognizable sterling silver ca...

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20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman 0.45 Carat Pave Diamond & Chalcedony Earrings 18 Karat In Stock
David Yurman 0.45 Carat Pave Diamond & Chalcedony Earrings 18 Karat In Stock

David Yurman 0.45 Carat Pave Diamond & Chalcedony Earrings 18 Karat In Stock

Located in Boca Raton, FL

David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold 0.45ctw Pave Diamond & Chalcedony Shrimp Earrings Designer: David Yurman Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.45 cara...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 18k Sterling Silver CABLE Earrings. Authentic David Yurman Diamond
David Yurman 18k Sterling Silver CABLE Earrings. Authentic David Yurman Diamond

David Yurman 18k Sterling Silver CABLE Earrings. Authentic David Yurman Diamond

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Vintage from the 1980s Materials: Silver Gemstone: Diamond Earring location: Earlobe Closure: Lever back Iconic David Yurman cable Jewelry. Authentic David Yurman Earrings Chalced...

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Early 2000s Clip-on Earrings

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Sterling Silver

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Sterling silver David Yurman Albion Collection ring with aqua green chalcedony
Sterling silver David Yurman Albion Collection ring with aqua green chalcedony

Sterling silver David Yurman Albion Collection ring with aqua green chalcedony

By David Yurman

Located in Surfside, FL

David Yurman Albion Collection ring in sterling silver with aqua green chalcedony center stone.

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

David Yurman Chalcedony Noblesse Two-Tone Ring
David Yurman Chalcedony Noblesse Two-Tone Ring

David Yurman Chalcedony Noblesse Two-Tone Ring

By David Yurman

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Sterling silver & 14 karat yellow gold ring from David Yurman Noblesse collection. The ring features a bezel set cushion cut cabochon chalcedony quartz center stone.

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Early 2000s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Chalcedony .70 Carat Diamond Sterling Silver Earrings
David Yurman Chalcedony .70 Carat Diamond Sterling Silver Earrings

David Yurman Chalcedony .70 Carat Diamond Sterling Silver Earrings

By David Yurman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each featuring milky oval cabochon chalcedony Accented by 70 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately .70 CTW, E-F color and VS clarity Omega backs Sterling Silver Measur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Chalcedony Iolite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Earrings
David Yurman Chalcedony Iolite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Earrings

David Yurman Chalcedony Iolite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Earrings

By David Yurman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each featuring milky cabochon chalcedony and iolite bezel set in 14K yellow gold Shrimp style earrings constructed of twisted sterling silver Omega backs Measures: 22. 37 mm x 12...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Iolite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver Chalcedony and Diamond Cuff
David Yurman Sterling Silver Chalcedony and Diamond Cuff

David Yurman Sterling Silver Chalcedony and Diamond Cuff

By David Yurman

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: David Yurman Material: Sterling silver Gemstone: 2 cabochon cut chalcedony Diamonds: 14 round brilliant cuts = 0.42cttw Dimensions: bracelet measures 6.5” in length and 9...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

David Yurman 925 & 14k Chalcedony Stone Pendant Necklace
David Yurman 925 & 14k Chalcedony Stone Pendant Necklace

David Yurman 925 & 14k Chalcedony Stone Pendant Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Miami, FL

David Yurman 925 & 14k Chalcedony Stone Pendant Necklace Weight: 14.9g Chain Measurements: 16in long Pendant Measurements: 0.65in x 0.5in

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2010s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Albion Chalcedony Cable Earrings
David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Albion Chalcedony Cable Earrings

David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Albion Chalcedony Cable Earrings

By David Yurman

Located in Baltimore, MD

David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Albion Chalcedony Cable Earrings Metal: Sterling silver & 14k yellow gold Weight: 20 grams Dimensions: 19 x 21mm Chalcedony: 10 x 11.5mm Backs: L...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chalcedony Ring
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chalcedony Ring

David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14 Karat Yellow Gold Chalcedony Ring

By David Yurman

Located in Dallas, TX

David Yurman Sterling silver & 14 karat yellow gold Chalcedony Ring Size 6 - Sterling silver & 14 karat yellow gold ring from David Yurman Noblesse collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony

David Yurman Large Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Albion Gold Cocktail Ring
David Yurman Large Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Albion Gold Cocktail Ring

David Yurman Large Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Albion Gold Cocktail Ring

By David Yurman

Located in Miami Beach, FL

18K yellow gold David Yurman Albion ring featuring cabochon aqua chalcedony with diamond halo and split cable textured shank.

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Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

David Yurman Cabochon Chalcedony Albion Earrings – Sterling Silver & 14K Gold
David Yurman Cabochon Chalcedony Albion Earrings – Sterling Silver & 14K Gold

David Yurman Cabochon Chalcedony Albion Earrings – Sterling Silver & 14K Gold

By David Yurman

Located in North Miami, FL

David Yurman Cabochon Chalcedony Albion Earrings – Sterling Silver & 14K Gold, Clip-Back These authentic David Yurman Albion earrings feature luminous cabochon chalcedony gemstones,...

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Early 2000s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Albion Chalcedony & Blue Topaz Silver & Gold Enhancer Pendant
David Yurman Albion Chalcedony & Blue Topaz Silver & Gold Enhancer Pendant

David Yurman Albion Chalcedony & Blue Topaz Silver & Gold Enhancer Pendant

By David Yurman

Located in Baltimore, MD

David Yurman Albion Chalcedony & Blue Topaz Silver & Gold Enhancer Pendant Metal: Sterling silver & 14k yellow gold Weight: 12.55 grams Length: 33.5mm Width: 20mm Note: Pendant/Enhan...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, Silver

David Yurman Large Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Albion Gold Cocktail Ring
David Yurman Large Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Albion Gold Cocktail Ring

David Yurman Large Aqua Chalcedony Diamond Albion Gold Cocktail Ring

By David Yurman

Located in Miami Beach, FL

18K yellow gold David Yurman Albion ring featuring cabochon aqua chalcedony with diamond halo and split cable textured shank.

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Late 20th Century Dome Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver Chalcedony Albion Ring sz 7 rt. $750
David Yurman Sterling Silver Chalcedony Albion Ring sz 7 rt. $750

David Yurman Sterling Silver Chalcedony Albion Ring sz 7 rt. $750

By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

David Yurman Sterling Silver Chalcedony Albion Ring sz 7 Materials: Sterling silver and chalcedony Hallmarks: DY 925 Overall Condition: Excellent pre-owned Estimated Retail: $750 pl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Green Chalcedony Domed Cabochon Sterling Silver and Gold Ring
David Yurman Green Chalcedony Domed Cabochon Sterling Silver and Gold Ring

David Yurman Green Chalcedony Domed Cabochon Sterling Silver and Gold Ring

By David Yurman

Located in Baltimore, MD

Vintage David Yurman Green Chalcedony Domed Cabochon Sterling Silver / 14K Gold Cable Ring Size 4.5 Metal: Sterling silver / 14k yellow gold Weight: 4.49 grams Stone: Green chalcedo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dome Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Classic Cable Sterling Silver & Gold Chalcedony Bangle Bracelet 7MM
David Yurman Classic Cable Sterling Silver & Gold Chalcedony Bangle Bracelet 7MM

David Yurman Classic Cable Sterling Silver & Gold Chalcedony Bangle Bracelet 7MM

By David Yurman

Located in Baltimore, MD

David Yurman Classic Cable Sterling Silver & Gold Chalcedony Cuff Bangle Bracelet Metal: Sterling silver & 14k yellow gold Weight: 41.23 grams Width: 7mm Size: Fits up to a 6.5 inch ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman 14K Gold and Sterling Chalcedony Cable Ring c. 1980s
David Yurman 14K Gold and Sterling Chalcedony Cable Ring c. 1980s

David Yurman 14K Gold and Sterling Chalcedony Cable Ring c. 1980s

By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

This elegant David Yurman Cable Ring features the brand’s iconic twisted cable design in 14K gold and silver.

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Gold Blue Chalcedony Iolite Cable Cuff Bracelet
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Gold Blue Chalcedony Iolite Cable Cuff Bracelet

David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Gold Blue Chalcedony Iolite Cable Cuff Bracelet

By David Yurman

Located in New York, NY

The soft translucency of the chalcedony contrasts beautifully with the deep violet-blue sparkle of the iolite, creating a sophisticated palette that is instantly recognizable as clas...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Chalcedony, Iolite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling and 14k Gold Double Strand Necklace with Chalcedony Stone
David Yurman Sterling and 14k Gold Double Strand Necklace with Chalcedony Stone

David Yurman Sterling and 14k Gold Double Strand Necklace with Chalcedony Stone

By David Yurman

Located in Bradenton, FL

David Yurman Sterling & 14K Gold Double Strand Necklace w/ Chalcedony Stone. 124 grams total.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Iolite and Chalcedony Cable Bracelet
David Yurman 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Iolite and Chalcedony Cable Bracelet

David Yurman 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Iolite and Chalcedony Cable Bracelet

By David Yurman

Located in Southampton, PA

This Cable bracelet from David Yurman is poised to capture your imagination.

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21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Iolite, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver

David Yurman Bijoux Multi Strand Bracelet
David Yurman Bijoux Multi Strand Bracelet

David Yurman Bijoux Multi Strand Bracelet

By David Yurman

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Material: 18k White Gold and Sterling Silver Gemstone Details: Chalcedony and Pearls Clasp: Crab Claw Clasp Measurements: 8″ Total Weight: 57.9g (37.2dwt) SKU: G7323

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Bracelets

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman 14K Gold & Sterling Silver Renaissance Hoop Earrings
David Yurman 14K Gold & Sterling Silver Renaissance Hoop Earrings

David Yurman 14K Gold & Sterling Silver Renaissance Hoop Earrings

By David Yurman

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

An instant success, it remains a David Yurman icon today." (David Yurman)

Category

Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Sterling Silver/14K/Gemstone Renaissance Ring Size 6.25-6.5 #24797
David Yurman Sterling Silver/14K/Gemstone Renaissance Ring Size 6.25-6.5 #24797

David Yurman Sterling Silver/14K/Gemstone Renaissance Ring Size 6.25-6.5 #24797

By David Yurman

Located in Washington Depot, CT

David Yurman Sterling Silver and 14K Yellow Gold and Gemstone Renaissance Ring Size 6.25-6.5- This elegant ring by David Yurman features the instantly recognizable sterling silver c...

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20th Century Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Mosaic Pendant Estate 18k Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Turquoise Diamond
David Yurman Mosaic Pendant Estate 18k Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Turquoise Diamond

David Yurman Mosaic Pendant Estate 18k Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Turquoise Diamond

By David Yurman

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed pre-owned David Yurman mosaic pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Gold, ...

David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Chalcedony and Diamond Ring
David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Chalcedony and Diamond Ring

David Yurman Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Chalcedony and Diamond Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: David Yurman Material: sterling silver and 18k yellow gold Diamonds: 44 round brilliant cut=.44cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Ring Size: 5 ½ Dimensions: ring top is approximate...

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yurman Chalcedony and Diamond Sterling Silver Pendant
Yurman Chalcedony and Diamond Sterling Silver Pendant

Yurman Chalcedony and Diamond Sterling Silver Pendant

By David Yurman

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Sterling silver David Yurman chalcedony pendant with 0.85Ct diamond halo and bail with hinged clip closure.

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Sterling Silver

David Yurman Yellow Gold Sterling Chalcedony Albion Clip-On Earrings
David Yurman Yellow Gold Sterling Chalcedony Albion Clip-On Earrings

David Yurman Yellow Gold Sterling Chalcedony Albion Clip-On Earrings

By David Yurman

Located in Palm Desert, CA

David Yurman Chalcedony Albion Clip-On Earrings.

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Necklace
David Yurman Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Necklace

David Yurman Yellow Gold Sterling Diamond Necklace

By David Yurman

Located in Palm Desert, CA

*This necklace pairs perfectly with our David Yurman Chalcedony Pendant, Item Reference LU1058122281932

Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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David Yurman Chalcedony For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate david yurman chalcedony for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Silver and Sterling Silver — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 7 antique edition and 25 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a david yurman chalcedony may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our david yurman chalcedony for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a David Yurman Chalcedony?

Prices for a david yurman chalcedony can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $315 and can go as high as $6,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,008.

David Yurman for sale on 1stDibs

Perhaps the ultimate artistic couple, sculptor David Yurman (b. 1942) and his wife, painter Sybil Kleinrock (b. 1942), couldn’t have imagined they’d build an internationally renowned fine jewelry empire when they met in 1969 at a sculpture studio in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.

Eleven years later, in 1980, the duo established the David Yurman brand and it boomed almost instantly, a by-product of the pair’s love for and commitment to making art. (They’ve been known to call their business as well as their relationship “one big art project.”) In fact, Yurman’s most recognizable piece, the Cable bracelet, was inspired by his background in metalworking and direct welding, skills he learned when he was just a teenager. It is a marvelously modern accessory rooted in everything from jewelry motifs of ancient Syria to the natural formations of tree branches that would yield the Cable ring, earrings and other items.

When Long Island, New York–born Yurman was in high school, he spent a summer visiting his sister in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where he met Cuban sculptor Ernesto González, who taught him how to heat and fuse metals. After that fateful summer, Yurman experimented feverishly with bronze sculpture and, eventually, minimalist jewelry design.

Yurman studied briefly at New York University, opting to drop out after a year to hitchhike across the United States, ending up in an artist colony on California’s Big Sur coastline. The bustling artists’ scene in New York during the 1960s eventually drew him back to the East Coast. There, he trained under Cubist sculptor Jacques Lipchitz, and, by 1969, he was a foreman in sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp’s Greenwich Village studio. It was in the studio that he met Kleinrock.

Kleinrock and Yurman began a romantic relationship, and he designed her a sculptural welded bronze necklace to wear to an art gallery opening. The gallery owner was so enchanted by the design — Yurman called it the Dante — that she wanted to buy it on the spot. Yurman refused because he considered the gift too personal, but his partner left it with the dealer. Within hours, four necklaces were sold and a brand was born.

A year after the two married in 1979 — the ceremony included simple gold rings Yurman had soldered from gold in his workshop — they officially launched David Yurman. Three years later, one of his most popular designs, the Cable bracelet, hit the market.

Today, David Yurman engagement rings, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings are widely treasured, distinctive works of American jewelry design.