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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Henry Dunay Platinum Diamond Bracelet
By Henry Dunay
Located in Dallas, TX
Henry Dunay Diamond Bracelet in Platinum. The bracelet features 1.80ctw of brilliant round diamonds. Signed Dunay 950PT D2129. 6 5/8 inches long 34 Grams
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Four Prongs Diamond Tennis Bracelet '4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A timeless four prongs diamonds tennis bracelet. Experience the Difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND Center Gemstone Color: WHITE Center Gemstone Sha...
Diamond, Platinum
Black Diamond Platinum Tennis Bracelet 7"
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this exquisite platinum tennis bracelet adorned with approximately 2.33 carats of stunning black diamonds. Crafted with precision and care, this piece exudes ...
Black Diamond, Platinum
Henry Dunay Gold Braided Bracelet
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Braided 18 karat gold bracelet by American designer, Henry Dunay. The bracelet is half an inch tall. When closed, the interior diameter is 2 1/8 inches. The bracelet has an ornamenta...
18k Gold, Gold
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet Movement:Mechanical Manual Winding Functions: Hours, minutes Material: Platinum Case: Case length 10 mm x Height 22.5 mm, Dial measurements Length 6.6 x Height 11 mm, sapphire glass. Dial: Silver/Cream dial with black roman numerals. Strap: Diamond bracelet strap...
Diamond, Platinum
22.00 Carat Diamond Platinum Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning platinum bracelet. The bracelet is set with sparkling princess cut diamonds that weigh approximately 22.00ct. The color of these diamonds is F-G with VVS1-VVS2 cla...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Bracelet, Platinum
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning bracelet from the Art Deco era consists of numerous old European and single cut diamonds weighing approximately 10.00 carats total. Mounted in platinum and expertly cra...
Diamond, Platinum
Henry Dunay "Faceted" Bangle Bracelet
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
This 1970s "Faceted" bangle bracelet by Henry Dunay is composed of 18K gold. The hinged form worked into a ropetwist motif has a faceted surface. Intensively worked by hand on the su...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Platinum Tennis Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, platinum tennis bracelet 7 in. long, set with 31 white diamonds, F color, VVS1 clarity, weighing 0.18 carats each, for a total we...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$37,564 / item
Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with the Emerald Platinum Diamond Bracelet, a masterpiece of luxury crafted from the finest platinum and adorned with sparkling natural diamonds. This stunning ...
Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
Deep blue square-cut sapphires alternate with luminous old European-cut diamond sin a. crisp, symmetrical composition. Set in Platinum, this vintage bracelet balances rich color wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Oval Diamond Platinum Tennis Bracelet
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful platinum bracelet features a twist on the classic tennis by alternating larger and smaller oval cut diamonds. There are 36 horizontally set, E color, VS clarity stones...
Diamond, Platinum
Henry Dunay Platinum Diamond Hammered Texture Bracelet
By Henry Dunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Henry Dunay diamond bracelet boasts a unique hammered texture. This listing is for the bracelet only; the matching necklace is a separate listing. The bracelet, made in platinum, ...
Diamond, Platinum