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 Scalloped 18k Yellow Gold Doorknocker Omega Back Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Towson, MD
Presenting a striking pair of Henry Dunay scalloped doorknocker earrings crafted in rich 18k yellow gold. These statement earrings showcase Dunay's signature sculptural elegance, fea...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Hoop Clip-On Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Henry Dunay 18K yellow gold hammered hoop clip-on earrings. Iconic texture, 28.80 grams, stamped and signed with serial number. These Henry Dunay 18 karat yellow gold hammered hoop ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18K Gold Shrimp Style Clip-Back Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Miami, FL
These Henry Dunay shrimp design clip-back earrings are expertly crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. It features Henry Dunay’s signature hammered finish with a high-polish sheen, creati...
18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18K Hammered Gold Knot Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
These 18 karat gold earclips by Henry Dunay are a classic! In a knot motif design and hammered finish, these are perfect for everyday wear. Stamp: Dunay 18K Gross weight: 26.70 gra...
Gold, 18k Gold
$3,800 / set
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay swirled, oval earrings in one of his favorite hammered gold finishes. The earrings are 3/4" wide and 1 " long. Perfect for either day or evening wear. Clip backs can be c...
Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Texture Ridge Earrings (Clip-On)
By Henry Dunay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These Henry Dunay 18 karat yellow gold clip-on earrings showcase his signature hammered texture, forming a distinct ridge design that captures light with a sophisticated, textured br...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Scalloped Clip-On Earrings, 1990s
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These Heavyweight Scalloped earrings by Henry Dunay exemplify his distinctive Wasabi finish, a signature surface treatment that celebrates organic texture and subtle imperfection. Cr...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Ear-Clips
By Henry Dunay
Located in Bradenton, FL
These stunned clip-on earrings have knot-style design of highly polished 18K yellow gold with ninety-two pave set round brilliant-cut natural diamonds (F-G Color, VS Clarity). They ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Sabi Finish Ear Clips, Vintage 1970s Sculptural
By Henry Dunay
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant pair of 18K yellow gold earclips by renowned designer Henry Dunay features his iconic "Sabi" brushed finish, showcasing a refined textured aesthetic that exudes timeless...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,600 / set
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...
18k Gold
$4,600 / set
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...
18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Large and impressive Hammered Cactus Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Henry Dunay "Cactus" 18k Yellow Gold Hand Hammered Earrings, measuring 1 3/4 inches in length and 1 inch wide, weighing an impressive 35 Grams, having Omega clip backs to ...
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Brushed 18 Karat Gold Ear Clips
By Henry Dunay
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This pair of 18 karat yellow gold ear clips were made by one of America's great jewellers, Henry Dunay. The pair, which are likely only 20 or 30 years old, imitate a piece of ribbon ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,798Sale Price|27% Off
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Large Hammered Finish Wide Cuff Omega Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 38.8 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Omega Closures (pierced ears required) Width: 26.8mm (1") (approx.) (widest point) Height: 36.3mm (1.4") (approx....
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's Signed Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Textured Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Great Neck, NY
These substantial earrings are the epitome of 1980s jewelry culture — bold, sculptural, and unapologetically luxurious. Hand-crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the pair showcases Henr...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Rope-Twist Hoop Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Bold oval hoop earrings in 18k yellow gold by Henry Dunay, featuring a rope-twist design with a textured finish. Omega-style clip backs. Signed '© Dunay ® 18K'. Henry Dunay was an...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Textured and Fluted Earclips by "Henry Dunay"
By Henry Dunay
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These exquisite 18K yellow gold earclips by renowned designer Henry Dunay showcase his iconic "Sabi" textured gold finish, a hallmark of his artistry. The elegant textured and fluted...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,850 / set
Henry Dunay Small Knot Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay 18 karat gold knot earrings that are typical of his design but smaller than his usual size. The earrings measure half an inch wide by 9/16 inch long. They are done with t...
18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18K Gold Clip-On Earrings, Modern Design, 1980s USA
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...
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold and Diamond Turbo Shell Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Turbo Shell Form Earrings, measuring 3/4 inch in length, 5/16 inch wide and weighing 15.2 Grams, having the iconic Dunay Hammered finish and s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Platinum Yellow Gold Swirl Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Dunay platinum and 18k gold clip post earrings. Textured yellow gold oval earrings each with a platinum swirl. circa 1990 18k yellow gold Stamp...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Drop Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k yellow hammered gold drop earrings by Henry Dunay. Earrings measure 50mm x 20mm. Marked: 18k Dunay. Weight - 36.8 grams.
Gold
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Flame Texted Leaf Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Dunay 18k yellow gold flame leaf earrings. Henry Dunay is a world's premier jewelry designers, known for his famous Sabi textured styling which is a result of finely hand-etche...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 'sabi' Finish 18k Yellow Gold Knot Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Henry Dunay 'sabi' Finish 18k Yellow Gold Knot Earrings Pair of 18k brushed finish alternating with high polish yellow gold earrings by Henry Dunay, featuring knot design. Earrings ...
Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set in polished 18K Yellow Gold these pair of Henry Dunay earrings are beautiful with 5.00 cts set in diamonds. Both earrings weigh a total of 50.61 grams. 1.50 x 0.89 wide
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Shrimp Hoop Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k hammered yellow gold. Signed by Henry Dunay 1 1/2 inches long
18k Gold
Vintage HENRY DUNAY 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Omega Back Huggie 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...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Diamond Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 18k yellow gold brushed finish earrings, set with approx. 2.60ctw in diamonds. Earrings are 28mm x 21mm. Marked: 750, C1241, Dunay, 18k. Weight - 29.2 grams.
Diamond, Gold
$7,998Sale Price|27% Off
Henry Dunay 18k Gold White Angel Skin Coral Diamond Button Clip On Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Corals - Matched - Round Double Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Rare White Angel Skin Color - 25.8mm each (approx.) (36) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Henry Dunay 18k Gold Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Henry Dunay 11.00 Carat Diamond Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 11.00 carats. Signed by Henry Dunay. Circa 1980s. 1 3/4 inch x 1 inch.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Henry Dunay brushed Sabi finish with high gloss. The earrings have clip backs that can be converted to posts.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Half Hoop Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k hammered finish gold earrings by Henry Dunay. Measuring 23mm x 18mm. Marked B7752, 750, 18k, Dunay. Weigh 20.7 grams. SKU#E-02430
18k Gold
Hammered 18k Yellow Gold Earclips by Henry Dunay, circa 1970s
By Henry Dunay
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking pair of vintage sculptural earrings by Henry Dunay, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and dating to the 1970s. These bold earrings showcase Dunay’s iconic Sabi finish—an int...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earclips by Henry Dunay, circa 1970s
By Henry Dunay
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This remarkable pair of 18K yellow gold earclips by renowned designer Henry Dunay exudes elegance and sophistication. Featuring a tiered teardrop design, these earclips showcase a di...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous pair of 18k yellow gold earrings by Henry Dunay. The earrings feature impressive hammered gold finish. The earrings measure 35mm by 11mm and weigh 32.4 grams. The ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Henry Dunay 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Omega Back Huggie Designer Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking pair of vintage earrings crafted by Henry Dunay in rich 18 karat yellow gold. Their bold, sculptural form is enhanced by a hammered finish that beautifully reflects the l...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,600 / set
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Large and graceful 18 karat hammered gold earrings by Henry Dunay. They have the hammered gold finish that he often used. The earrings have a lovely curvilinear design measuring 1 1/...
18k Gold
HENRY DUNAY 18k Yellow Gold Designer Leaf Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite gold tone earrings, masterfully crafted by renowned designer Henry Dunay. Made from luxurious 18k yellow gold, these earrings wei...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Brushed Finish Yellow Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Henry Dunay Brushed Finish Yellow Gold Earrings Pair of classic 18k brushed finish gold earrings by Henry Dunay. Earrings measure 21mm x 25mm. Marked on the inside: 2710, Dunay 18k....
Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Sabi Platinum and 18K Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Henry Dunay Knot 'Sabi' Earrings in 18K Gold and Platinum The knot motif earrings in textured 'Sabi' finish, in 18K yellow gold and platinum. Signed Dunay for Henry Dunay, with omega...
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Large and Impressive Door Knocker Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Henry Dunay statement large 18k Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings, measuring 2 1/8 inches in length and 1 1/8 inch at the widest portion. The bottom and top sections are ...
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.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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...
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Hammered Gold Clip Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of elegance and classy hand hammered 18K yellow gold clip earrings by Henry Dunay. From the 1970's. Signed Dunay. 18K Length: 1.1", Width: 0.75". Total weight: 24 grams.
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Chunky Ridged Clip-on Earrings in Hammered 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous pair of Henry Dunay clip-on earrings, crafted in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, is a testament to the designer's distinctive artistry and craftsmanship. The large flame-...
Gold, 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...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Dome Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York City, NY
Fine pair of hammered 18K gold oval ear clips by Henry Dunay. They feature a modern dome-like design, and are of a substantial 22 grams in weight. Hal...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A classic pair of hammered earrings done in 18 karat yellow gold and signed by the Henry Dunay. Weighs 20.1 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Stamford, CT
Henry Dunay hammered 18k yellow gold clip post earrings. 18k Yellow Gold Stamped: 750 D E3426 D=Dunay 20.6 grams 7/8 x 7/8 inch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold