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 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Finish Infinity Love Knot Men's Cufflinks
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a classy and refined pair of designer cuff links crafted from solid 18k yellow gold by Henry Dunay. Each of the cuff links is an infin...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,000 / set
Henry Dunay 18K Gold Knot Cufflinks
By Henry Dunay
Located in Weston, MA
This substantial pair of Dunay 18K gold cufflinks features swirling hand-hammered knots finished with fluted gold whale backs. 18K yellow gold Signed Dunay
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company 18k and Steling Knot Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold Knot Cufflinks. The tops measure 1/2 inch in diameter. Comes in Tiffany suede travel pouch.
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Men 18K Yellow Gold Mushroom Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Men Mushroom Cufflinks Material 18K Yellow Gold Shape Mushroom Blue Enamel Length 27.7 mm Head width 15.5mm Hight 8.8mm Cufflin...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier, 18K Gold Trinity Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of classic Cartier cufflinks from their Trinity Collection. Accompanied by a Cartier box. Measurements: 17 x 8 mm. Metal: 18 karat tricolor gold. Stamp: Cartier 750 (Italian ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
These cosmic boulder opal cufflinks are crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 26.4 grams and measuring 22mm x 15mm. Showcasing a pair of rectangle prong-set boulder opals, weighi...
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cufflinks, French Design, Circa 1960, Men's
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of vintage French 18k yellow gold cuff links; part of our diverse French jewelry and estate jewelry collections. These fine and impressive vintage French cuff links...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Swiss Cube 18 Karat Yellow Gold Men’s Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
These sophisticated cufflinks are crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 17.6 grams and measuring 14mm x 12mm. Designed as textured cubes with a rigid linear design. Stamped...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 18k Gold & Sapphire Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co 18k Gold & Sapphire Cufflinks Details: A pair of vintage oval panel 18k yellow gold Tiffany Cufflinks 18 mm x 11 mm, with a center cabochon round sapphire 4 mm diameter...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
$2,400 / set
18K Gold Diamond Moses Motif Cufflinks
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on these incredible 18K gold sculpture cuff links circa 1960! A stunning brushed 18K yellow gold is intricately sculpted to create the face of Moses with round clear diamonds for the eyes. These cuff links are a wearable work of art, look closely and notice how detailed the face is! Make a statement and style these with a Givenchy button down, some Hermes trousers...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Classic Gold Knot Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18kt Yellow Gold "Tiffany" Style Gold Knot Cufflinks. A must for any gentlemen's jewelry wardrobe!
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold 18K Panther Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier yellow gold 18K cufflinks. Panther collection. Signed Cartier, marks and numbered C 80205. Circa 1980 Original Cartier box. Total weight: 16.97 grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Yellow Gold Knot Vintage Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These exquisite Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger vintage cufflinks are a stunning example of timeless elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. Crafted from rich 18k yellow gold, the c...
Sold|$4,885
W 0.53 in L 1 in
Cartier Trinity Cufflinks 18k Yellow Rose White Gold Estate Men's Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate Cartier Trinity cufflinks crafted in 18k yellow, white & rose. The stylish cufflinks highlight 'knots' to both ends crafted in 18k rose, white and yellow gold. The cufflink...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Men’s Cufflinks
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
These classic and elegant Henry Dunay cufflinks are crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, weighing 18 grams and measuring 17mm wide x 13mm long. Designed as swirl motifs with rigid linear...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Mid 20th Century Gold Platinum Cuff Links
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American Mid 20th Century 18 karat gold and platinum cuff links by Henry Dunay. The wing back cufflinks are of a textured basket weave wi...
Platinum, 18k Gold