Henry Dunay Jewelry
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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Period: 1980s
Creator: Henry Dunay
Henry Dunay Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earclips
By Henry Dunay
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage Henry Dunay Platinum & 18 karat Yellow Gold earclips. The earrings are hallmarked with a serial number A44XX and the Dunay Hallmak. They ar...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Henry Dunay 2ct Diamond Bamboo Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Henry Dunay Diamond Bamboo Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features approximately 2ctw of brilliant cut round diamonds.
7" Length
28.77 Grams
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Pear Shaped Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Pear shaped earrings by American designer, Henry Dunay. The earrings are made with one of his signature finishes in hammered gold. Measurements are 7/16" x 13/16". Backs are posts an...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Henry Dunay Knot Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1980s
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 12.0 grams
Designer: Henry Dunay
Measurements: 17.5mm x 13.850mm
Condition: Excellent
Category
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Large Dome Knot Design Textured Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Towson, MD
This one of a kind Henry Dunay Textured Knot Cocktail Ring is a wearable work of art crafted with 18k yellow gold. A modern statement ring with a timeless look. Its signature knot de...
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Half Hoop Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay half hoop earrings done in hammered gold, one of the finishes for which he is well known. Henry Dunay began his own jewelry firm in 1956 and continued it until 2008. Dur...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered 18k Gold Bracelet
By Henry Dunay
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous 18k gold bracelet by Henry Dunay. Made of the sparkly hammered gold, Dunay's signature style. The faceted surface beautifully reflects the light. Due to this technique, D...
Category
1980s Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Double Loop Earrings 18k Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Henry Dunay Double Loop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. Clip-On
1.25" Length X 0.80" Width
31.2 grams
Category
1980s Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Knot Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
From designer Henry Dunay, circa 1980s, 18 karat yellow gold diamond knot ring. This ring is crafted with 13 round brilliant cut diamonds with a tota...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Henry Dunay Pearl and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features a 11.8mm cultured pearl and 32 brilliant cut diamonds. Ring size 8.
1...
Category
1980s Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Necklace
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
Adorn yourself with the stunning and remarkable Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cynabar Faceted Curb Link Necklace.
This estate piece from the 1980's features a 22.40 mm width and 16" long chain, perfect for making a statement.
Henry Dunay
Gold Cynabar Faceted Curb Link Necklace
18K Yellow Gold
22.40mm width and 16" long
Estate Necklace...
Category
1980s Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold
Henry Dunay Sabi Finish and Gloss Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay combined two of his favorite finishes on these eighteen karat gold earrings. The center lobe is a gloss finish with his sabi, or brushed finish, on either side, The earri...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
18k Gold Henry Dunay Vintage Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold ring is big and bold—a classic Henry Dunay design that has great presence on the hand. The ring is sculptural, with a hand-hammered finish that accentuates the large faceted planes of gold that reflect the light for a mesmerizing effect . The ring has sensuous curves and an organic shape similar to a seashell or an ocean wave.
Henry Dunay is an award-winning goldsmith and jeweler who gained worldwide recognition after receiving the De Beers Diamond International...
Category
1980s American Modernist Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Henry Dunay Hammered Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A classic pair of hammered earrings done in 18K yellow gold and signed by the desirable and sought after Henry Dunay. Simple, elegant and unquestiona...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Henry Dunay 18 karat yellow gold ring. Serial no. B1125. Marked: Dunay / 18K / 750 / B1125. Total weight: 24.6 grams. Size 6. Thickest band width: 1.8 cm.
Category
1980s Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Brushed Finish Gold Knot Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold earrings by Henry Dunay, with signature recognizable brushed finish, alternating with high polish. The earrings measure 1.75" x 1". Hallmarked A9567, Dunay, 18k. Wei...
Category
1980s Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Faceted Link Bracelet Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Henry Dunay Faceted Link Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet is 7.5 inches in length and 11.30mm in width.
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Sabi Link Diamond Necklace Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Henry Dunay Sabi Link Diamond Necklace in 18K yellow gold. The necklace features approximately 11.90ctw of round brilliant cut diamonds that are F-G...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Sabi Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Sabi Shiny Ribbed Finish Henry Dunay Clip On Earrings. Stamped Dunay and 18K.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Olympic Torch Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Olympic Torch Pin Brooch By Henry Dunay.
Details:
Measurements: 23mm x 91mm
Weight: 33.7 grams
Stamped Hallmarks: Dunay 18k
*Free shippi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Platinum Diamond Bracelet
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Henry Dunay Platinum Diamond Bracelet. Stamped Dunay 950PT D2129.
Fits 7 inch wrist
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Henry Dunay Abstract Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Abstract Pin Brooch By Henry Dunay.
Details:
Measurements: 23mm x 87mm
Weight: 25.1 grams
Stamped Hallmarks: Dunay 18k
*Free shipping within the United State...
Category
1980s American Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Wide Wavy Bracelet
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Henry Dunay Wide Wavy Bracelet
Stamped 18K Dunay 750
Fits a 7 inch wrist
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Shiny Faceted Gold Cross Pendant
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Shiny Faceted Gold Cross Pendant. Stamped Dunay 18K 750 B6198. Chain not included.
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Ornate Diamond Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Clip On Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Ornate Diamond Earrings, fleur de lis. Stamped 750 and Dunay hallmark.
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18K Hammered Gold and Pavé Diamond Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Houston, TX
Henry Dunay ring composed of 18K yellow gold with pavé round brilliant-cut diamonds. The ring features a hammered finish. There are 99 round brilliant-cut diamonds that total 2.22 ...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Half Hoop Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay half hoop earrings done in hammered gold, one of the finishes for which he is well known. Henry Dunay began his own jewelry firm in 1956 and continued it until 2008. Dur...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Henry Dunay Hammered Yellow Gold Collar Necklace, marked Dunay 18K C 1040 750 with Dunay hallmark. 214.6 grams, 16" long x 1/2" wide x 1/2"...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Gold Necklace with Peridot and Diamonds
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold necklace with peridot and diamonds by Henry Dunay. The necklace has brushed gold curb links centering one heart shape perid...
Category
1980s Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Knot Earrings, 1980s
By Henry Dunay
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning pair of vintage 1980's 18k gold, ruby and diamond earrings by Henry Dunay,
The earrings of knot form, with a well matched pair of bold and bright Burmese rubies at the c...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sabi Finish Clip-On Drop Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new Henry Dunay 18K yellow gold Sabi finish clip on drop earrings.
Last retail $6200
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Gold Clip Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Austin, TX
Simple, elegant and easy to wear hand hammered 18K yellow gold pair of clip on earrings by Henry Dunay. Signed Dunay, stamped 18K, 750. Number A5319.
Measured 0.75" H x 0.5" W. Total...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Henry Dunay 11.00 Carat Diamond Wing Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 11.00 carats.
Signed by Henry Dunay
1 3/4 x 1 inch
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Wide Faceted Link Bracelet by Henry Dunay
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold wide faceted link bracelet by Henry Dunay
Length of bracelet 7 inches
Width of bracelet 7/8 of an inch
Weighs 107 grams
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Henry Dunay Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Henry Dunay jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Henry Dunay jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Henry Dunay jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Henry Dunay diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 41, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 172 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., and Alex Soldier. Prices for Henry Dunay jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $875 and tops out at $250,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $5,389.
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