Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
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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21st Century and Contemporary Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Modern Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Henry Dunay Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
