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 Sculpted gold Elephant Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite Henry Dunay elephant brooch showcases masterful sculptural artistry in 18-karat gold and platinum. Standing at 1 1/2 inches tall, this refined piece captures elegant d...
Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Spiral Brooch, Vintage 1980s, 29.95g
By Henry Dunay
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Henry Dunay spiral brooch from the 1980’s is a bold statement piece crafted in luminous 18k yellow gold. Measuring 3 by 1.25 inches and weighing 29.95 grams, it showcase...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Sabi 18k Gold & Platinum Organic Leaf Wrap Style Heavy Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ .900+ Platinum Weight: 33.94 Grams Clasp: Pin w/ Push Closure Overall Width: 20.3mm (0.79")(when pin is running vertically. at its widest) Overall ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Henry Dunay Brushed 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin
By Henry Dunay
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We don't regularly get pieces by the American jeweller Henry Dunay, but when we do we get very excited. This beautifully textured brooch has been crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Large Iconic Yellow Gold and Diamond Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Hand Hammered Brooch, measuring 3 1/4 inches in length, 1 inch wide and weighing 30.9 Grams, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .65...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Swirl Sabi Textured Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1980's Henry Dunay textured 18k gold brooch. Henry Dunay is a world's premier jewelry designers, known for his famous Sabi textured styling which is a result of finely hand-e...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Floral Brooch By Henry Dunay
By Henry Dunay
Located in New Orleans, LA
This sophisticated brooch from the famed American jeweler Henry Dunay takes the form of a bouquet of beautiful amaryllis flowers. Two colored diamonds totaling approximately 1.00 car...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Henry Dunay Olympic Torch Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Southampton, 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...
Yellow Gold
HENRY DUNAY 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Open Textured Brooch Pin 4ctw F Vs
By Henry Dunay
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Anything by Henry Dunay is truly a work of art, and this brooch is no exception. Crafted in beautifully textured 18K yellow gold, this brooch has been masterfully pavé set with appro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Long High Polished Hammered Knot Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A powerful statement of artistry and form, this brooch by acclaimed designer Henry Dunay is crafted in luminous 18 karat yellow gold. Executed in his iconic hammered finish, the piec...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,980Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/Pin Hammered Finish 18K Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Perry, FL
Hammered Finish Signed Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/ Pin in 18K Yellow Gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Solid 18k Gold 5ctw Diamond Weave Brushed Finish Sabi Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - E/F Color - VVS-VS Clarity- 5.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 18k White Gold Pin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,500
W 1.46 in D 0.75 in L 1.39 in
Turquoise Textured Gold Leaf Floral Flower Circle Swirl Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made Italian three dimensional 18k yellow gold brooch pendant featuring a prong set turquoise center section amongst swirling leaves. The back has a loop that flips up and al...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Flower Pin Brooch Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 11.78 grams Dimensions: 45 x 45mm Signed: ©Tiffany & Co. 18K ITALY RDLD F35001769
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nephrite Jade Textured Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable turtle brooch featuring a carved nephrite jade shell with textured 18k yellow gold head, legs and tail. It is marked 750 for 18k most likely Italian.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Elephant Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Elephant Brooch. Crafted in 18K yellow gold mounted with round cut pave diamonds of E-F color VVS-VS clarity, a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,723Sale Price|30% Off
W 0.75 in L 0.75 in
Vintage Buccellati 18K Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Collar Button Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A Legacy of Exquisite Artistry Discover the timeless elegance of Buccellati, one of Italy’s most revered jewelry houses, renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship, intricate design...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 7.5 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is sapphire 0.50 ct. Totally is emerald 0.40 ct. T...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,980Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/Pin Hammered Finish 18K Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Perry, FL
Hammered Finish Signed Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/ Pin in 18K Yellow Gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Elephant Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Brooch
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This brooch is an opulent work of art, with every detail carefully crafted to enhance the majesty of the elephant, which is rich in symbolism and elegance. The elephant’s trunk facin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch, by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Brooch around 1980, esigned as a family of elephants walking along a bamboo path, of polished and brushed design in soid 18 K yellow Gold, all elephants with a circular-cut emerald e...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond Gold Swirling Ribbon Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular 1960s David Webb brooch in platinum and 18K gold formed as a swirl of ribbon with one side ribbed and the other set with sparkling diamonds. Wear on dress or jacket, as...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gilt Sterling Elephant Brooch
By Airoldi
Located in New York, NY
Gilt sterling elephant brooch with silver toned tusks. Blue paste eyes. Airoldi,Italy. 2" x 2", 1980s.
Excellent condition.
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Giraffe Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage large Giraffe ruby and diamond textured brooch. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the brooch is accented with two ruby eyes and a diamond and ruby on the back each hoofs. Highly d...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.65 in W 1.56 in D 0.67 in
HENRY DUNAY New York Fish Brooch In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
Fish brooch designed by Henry Dunay. This is a gorgeous brooch in the shape of a fish, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of Henry Dunay, back in the 1990. The fantasti...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Sterling Silver African Elephant Brooch with 18 Karat Gold Tusks
By Henry Dunay
Located in Bethesda, MD
Discover the artistry of Henry Dunay with this captivating African elephant brooch, meticulously sculpted in sterling silver. This exquisite piece stands 1 5/8 inches tall and is ado...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sabi Ribbon Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Henry Dunay 'Sabi' coiled ribbon brooch, featuring Dunay's signature softly textured finished 18k yellow gold accented by pave-set round brilliant-cut diamonds on one end. Signed "D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Pin Brooch By Henry Dunay. With 121 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity G color total weight approx. 2.21ct 1 rose quartz...
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold GIA Cabochon Green Tourmaline & Diamond Brooch Pin
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montclair, NJ
Henry Dunay is known for quality gemstones, diamonds and Gold finishing. All that is on full display with this magnificent work of Art. The center Green Tourmaline is clean and vivid...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sabi Shell Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
"Sabi" shell brooch in textured 18k yellow gold accented by diamonds by American designer Henry Dunay. The curved shell design measures 3.5" in length, and is set with one hundred e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Sterling and 18k Gold Elephant Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Henry Dunay Elephant Brooch, measuring 1 1/8 X 1 1/8 inches, nicely detailed and finished. A hard to find and desirable piece from Dunay, ex...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage Dunay Architectural Brooch in 18k Gold and Diamonds
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage Dunay gold and diamond brooch evokes images of the Greek Parthenon or perhaps the ancient Roman Forum. It is large, measuring in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Frog Brooch in 18 Karat Gold with Emerald Eyes
By Henry Dunay
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Heny Dunay designed naturalistic, yet luxurious and finely detailed jewelry for Neiman Marcus for years, and he had a few different frog designs. This particular pin came in two dif...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Abstract Henry Dunay 18K Platinum Diamond Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Finely made brooch by designer Henry Dunay done in 18K yellow gold and platinum set with approximately 2.40cttw in F-G Vs clarity round diamonds. Dimensions/Weight 2” wide by 1 3/4”...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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H 1.03 in W 0.73 in
Henry Dunay Platinum 2ctw Pave Diamond Hippopotamus w/ Crossed Arms Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely charming brooch designed by Henry Dunay that was crafted from solid platinum. This magnificent and exceptionally well made piece features a nicely detailed...
Diamond, Platinum
Henry Dunay Gold Kitty Cat Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Henry Dunay 18 karat yellow gold kitty cat pin brooch. Serial no. A9941. Marked: Dunay / 18k / 750 / A9941. Total weight: 13.9 grams. Width: 1 inch. Length: ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold