Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Austrian, American
Kurt Wayne brought an optimistic and playful style to the art of making jewelry. Celebrated by those in the know for his alluring, offbeat creations that feature south sea pearls, emeralds and more, Wayne strayed from conventional jewelry design of the time, making such bold decisions as setting a square-cut diamond in the center of a polished orb of black onyx. The Austrian-born designer produced lively pendants, rings and brooches made to resemble frogs, canaries and owls, and with radiant starbursts and clustered stones, Wayne's style was meant to bedazzle as much as it was to stoke the imagination.
Not much is known about the life of Kurt Wayne. He is believed to have been born in 1909, in Vienna, and was reportedly fostered by a jeweler at the age of ten. Under the jeweler's tutelage, Wayne learned about watchmaking and how to work with gold, silver and precious stones.
At the time, the whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery that had characterized the Art Nouveau style — cemented in Viennese culture by artists such as those in the Wiener Werkstätte collective and others working in the Jugendstil style in Germany and Austria — had given way to Art Deco’s geometric diamond brooches and long pearl necklaces.
In 1937, Wayne emigrated to the United States and settled in New York City. He is said to have established his own business in 1945 and found great success in making jewelry. Throughout his career, he developed close ties to the Zale family of Zale jewelers and with Stanley Marcus of Neiman Marcus.
Wayne created imaginative modernist cocktail rings and other accessories during the 1970s and 1980s that are still widely collected today.
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Creator: Kurt Wayne
Kurt Wayne Starburst Diamond Pendant in 14K Yellow Gold
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
This charming and unique piece by Kurt Wayne features a 0.10ct round diamond and nine straight baguettes that form a graceful asymmetrical starburst design. The setting and chain are...
Category
2010s American Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne 18 Karat 2 Finish Link Bracelet
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Princeton, NJ
18kt Yellow Gold 2 Finish Link Bracelet. The bracelet is 7" in length and alternates between High Polish & Satin Finishing. The bracelet measures 21.5mm wide. The bracelet weighs 97....
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold
Kurt Wayne Oval Emerald Pendant with Diamond Halo in 18K Yellow Gold
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pendant by Kurt Wayne features a rich green 0.56 carat oval shaped emerald. The center gemstone is framed by 0.35 carats of round diamonds. The decadent green is the p...
Category
2010s American Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Moderist 18 Karat Kurt Wayne Ring with Emeralds and Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Fairfield, CT
Modernist Kurt Wayne ring featuring 1.7 ctw emeralds and 1.9 ctw diamonds. This exquisite ring is designed in the style to make the emeralds the center of attention. The contrast of ...
Category
20th Century Modernist Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Kurt Wayne 1.15ctw Marquise Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Yellow Gold Size 6.5
By Kurt Wayne
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gem: Natural Ruby - 0.41 Carats, Marquise Brilliant Cut, Red Color, Routinely Enhanced
- Natural Diamonds - 0.74 Total Carats, Marquise Brilliant Cut, F - G Color, VS2 Clarity
Metal:...
Category
2010s Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Kurt Wayne Emerald 18karat Yellow Gold Frog Brooch Pin
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
This frog-inspired brooch is from the Famous American designer Kurt Wyne is for nature lovers.
A vintage piece from 1969, crafted in solid 18K Yellow gold with a textured finish.
T...
Category
Early 20th Century American Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne Kunzite 2.72ct Diamond Ring Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Jewelry
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Kurt Wayne kunzite & diamond ring (circa 1980s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Faceted pear cut kunzite measures 20mm x 15mm (estimated at 18.50 carats). 32 diamo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne 18k Gold 2.25ctw Pave Round Brilliant Diamond Wide Domed Band Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Montclair, NJ
This bold and fiery diamond band ring is well crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. It is completely drenched with approximately 2.25 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds that are pe...
Category
1990s Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Blue Sapphire Round Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Rome, IT
2.75 ct Total Weight Round Cut Diamond & Blue Sapphire Band / Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
The ring weighs 9.5 grams, size 9, there are 9 Natural Custom Cut Baguette Sapphires
Category
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Kurt Wayne .63 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pave Band Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Stamford, CT
Kurt Wayne pave diamond swirl ring circa 1990. 49 mixed sized diamonds set in 18k yellow gold.
49 mixed size round diamonds, G-H VS-SI approx. .63cts
Size 6 and sizable
18k yellow...
Category
Late 20th Century Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne Pin/Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold with 9 Diamonds 1.20 CTW And Pearls
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Naples, FL
Kurt Wayne Diamond And Pearl Pin/ Brooch. This Brooch Features12 Pearls And 9 Diamonds 1.20 CTW Of Round Diamonds H In Color And VS In Clarity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne Basket Weave 18 Karat Gold Cigar Cutter
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Fine 18k gold cigar cutter, circa 1970s. It features a basket weave design, a stainless steel blade, and the opening is 5/8" in diameter.
Hallmarks...
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1970s Vintage Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Kurt Wayne 18k Gold 3.12ct AGL Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Round Diamond Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking sapphire and diamond ring is designed by Kurt Wayne and crafted in solid 18k white gold. It features a gorgeous, AGL certified, genuine sapphire solitaire. The cut-...
Category
Early 2000s American Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kurt Wayne Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Oval Clip On Earrings
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
These Exquisite Kurt Wayne earrings are the perfect adjectives to describe thises pieces and their wearer.
These Kurt Wayne 1980's Earrings are crafted in Solid 18K Yellow Gold,
w...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne 18.50cts Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Oval Link Celebrity Necklace
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
This high polish oversized Kurt Wayne diamond necklace is Crafted in solid hefty 18K yellow gold with a polished finish, with a crossover fancy link design.
links adorned by (21) ro...
Category
1980s American Retro Vintage Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Clip Earrings
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Kurt Wayne Stud Earrings Featuring Two 15mm Mabe Pearls. Pierced Post With Omega Clip Back. Post Can Be Removed Upon Request. Finished Weight is 21.8 Grams.
Category
1970s American Vintage Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne Yellow Gold Diamond Hoops
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Dallas, TX
Kurt Wayne 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Hoops for Pierced Ears. Approximately 3.40ctw.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Kurt Wayne Diamond Swirl Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond clip post earrings. 36 Round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14k yellow gold.
36 round brilliant cut diamonds, approx. total weight .45ct F, VS clarity
Top to bottom 19.7mm...
Category
Late 20th Century Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring features a 0.15 carat round brilliant diamond. The center stone is delicately highlighted by two sapphires with a deep blue color for a total weight of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne Platinum and Diamond Earrings
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Charming Earrings crafted in Platinum and featuring Round Brilliant Diamonds for a total weight of 0.75 Carat.
Those earrings have an Omega Post.
Type: Earrings
Creator : Kurt Way...
Category
20th Century American Modern Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Kurt Wayne 1.87 ct Round Diamond Compass Set Eternity Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
This elegant eternity band by Kurt Wayne is a stunning complement to any engagement ring or is beautiful worn on its own. The band contains 23 2.7mm round diamonds, G/H color and VS...
Category
20th Century American Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring features a 0.70-carat brilliant cut diamond as the center stone, accentuated by four marquise cut sapphires for a total weight of 1.07 carat and two ba...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne 18 Karat Gold, Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Onyx Choker/Collar Necklace
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kurt Wayne pave set pink sapphire and diamond choker collar style necklace with onyx accents set in 18k yellow gold. This necklace contains 884 round pink sapphires weighing approxi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold 5.50 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Platinum pave diamond heart pendant by Kurt Wayne. This diamond heart is of an exceptional quality encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds of 5.50 carats total weight.
Chain dr...
Category
20th Century American Modern Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2.20 Carat Tapered Baguette Diamond Bracelet, Signed Kurt Wayne
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A unique and artistic creation, designed as a row of 18 karat white gold knots intersected by tapered baguette diamonds. The bracelet measures 7 inches long and is signed & numbered by Kurt Wayne. The diamonds weigh 2.20 carats in total and exhibit E-F color with Vs clarity. This piece is strong enough to be worn alone, yet could also be stacked with your other favorite pieces.
Kurt Wayne’s fine jewelry...
Category
Late 20th Century Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kurt Wayne 18 Karat Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful cocktail ring by Kurt Wayne.
In 18K yellow gold with a half-twist to the shank. The shank supports a gallery with a central pear-cut ruby and 10 small round cut diamonds.
A high-level ring from the famous New York jewelry designer...
Category
20th Century American Modern Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Kurt Wayne 3.35 ct Cabochon Oval Rubellite 18 Karat White Gold Half Bezel Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
This bold and architectural ring is a one of a kind piece-every aspect of this ring is unique! It features a 3.35 carat cabochon oval rubellite of a saturated, intense, purplish-pink...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Rubelite, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Necklace
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Chicago, IL
Kurt Wayne 18K yellow gold necklace, set with one cabochon emerald weighing 11.63cts and 229 full cut round diamonds, F-G color VS clarity
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Kurt Wayne Faceted Blue Sapphires Diamonds gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Chicago, IL
Kurt Wayne 18K yellow gold band ring set with 3 faceted oval blue sapphires weighing 1.81cts and 2 baguette diamonds weighing .64cts, G color, VS clarity, numbered 51120
finger size ...
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne Approximately 9.8 Carat Natural Cabochon Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful and vibrant Kurt Wayne ring features a cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 9.80 carats, and 52 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.70 carats. Di...
Category
1990s American Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne Diamond Gold Swirl Pin/Pendant
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
Made of 14k white gold, this pin features sparkling round cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.60ct graded G-H color with VS clarity. The pin can also be worn as a pendant. The chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Kurt Wayne 3.50 Carat Diamond Platinum Swirl Hoop Earrings
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Stamford, CT
Kurt Wayne 3.50ct diamond inside out hoop earrings. Solid Platinum inside out slightly simple twist design hoop earrings. Platinum earring backs...
Category
Late 20th Century Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Kurt Wayne Men's Diamond Gold Dress Set
By Kurt Wayne
Located in New York, NY
This 18kt yellow gold men's dress set is part of the Kurt Wayne collection. The set consists of four highly polished circle studs with 1.47ctw of pave set round brilliant diamonds. P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Kurt Wayne Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Kurt Wayne jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Kurt Wayne jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Kurt Wayne jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Kurt Wayne diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 36, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 42 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Hidalgo, Hearts On Fire, and Aletto Brothers. Prices for Kurt Wayne jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,170 and tops out at $49,999, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $5,447.