In 1983, David Yurman (b. 1942) twisted 50 feet of metal wire into a helix, shaped it into a cuff and made jewelry history. This was the birth of the Cable bracelet, a piece at once modern and historic, complex and strikingly simple, and a style that would beget a continuous collection of jewelry.
By the time of the Cable’s creation, Yurman and his wife, Sybil, chief brand officer at his eponymous brand, were deeply entrenched in the New York art world and the emerging craft scene: As a young man, David learned direct welding under Cuban artist Ernesto González. Later, he started his own sculpture studio after studying with modernist sculptor Jacques Lipchitz, and he met Sybil when they were both working for Hans Van de Bovenkamp in 1969. In the late 1970s, the couple decamped to Upstate New York, where they started Putnam Art Works, a sculpture and jewelry studio. And while they became regulars at certain craft fairs, the couple always had a foot in the urbane: “Everyone would show up in these old VW vans wearing tie-dye, and we were coming out of the city in a 1964 black Cadillac with the seats knocked out of the back. We were definitely still New Yorkers,” Yurman said in a 2017 interview.
Indeed, it’s this juxtaposition of handicraft and elegance that would come to define the Yurmans’ jewelry company — an aesthetic that’s exemplified with the Cable, whose simple metal twist is capped off by gold-set gems at either end. The design has widespread roots, from jewelry motifs of ancient Syria to natural formations of tree branches that captured Yurman’s attention as a child to the graceful fortitude of cable bridges and the flexibility of nautical rope.
“There’s nothing I don’t like about cable,” Yurman has said. “I feel totally at home and embraced by the form.”
Fittingly, given its helix shape, the cable motif has become the backbone of David Yurman’s aesthetic — so much so that its illustrious history was the subject of a 2017 book from Rizzoli, titled simply Cable. (Safe to assume anyone who’s anyone would know what that single word refers to.) In addition to the original Cable bracelet, the twisted metal has been turned into rings, pendants and chain links. It’s even sometimes added to the backs or undersides of jewelry, invisible to the wearer but still present, connecting the jewelry to its visual heritage.
“There is a life rhythm with cable,” Yurman says in Cable. “Like DNA, it brings form to life.”
David Yurman 7mm Sterling Silver, Citrine, & Diamond Classic Cable Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver, citrine, and diamond cuff bracelet. By David Yurman. In sterling silver. In the 'Classic Cable' pattern. Each terminal with a band of pave-set diamonds and ...
Citrine, Diamond, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Cable Candy Bracelet Sterling Silver with Pavé Black Diamonds, 6.5
By David Yurman
Located in North Miami, FL
David Yurman Cable Candy Bracelet in Sterling Silver with Pavé Black Diamonds, 6.5", 29.2g David Yurman Cable Candy Bracelet in Sterling Silver with Pavé Black Diamonds Description...
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David Yurman Hematite and Diamond Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Coral Gables, FL
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David Yurman Classic Cable Sterling Silver Gold Citrine Bangle Cuff Bracelet 7MM
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Classic Cable Sterling Silver & Gold Citrine Bangle Cuff Bracelet Metal: Sterling silver & 18k yellow gold Weight: 41.6 grams Width: 7mm Gemstone: Citrine Size: ...
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David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Cable Classic Blue Topaz Bangle Bracelet 5MM
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Cable Classic Blue Topaz Bangle Bracelet Cuff Metal: Sterling silver & 14k yellow gold Weight: 28.37 grams Width: 5mm Size: Fits up to a 7 inch wr...
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David Yurman Cablespira Pavé Diamond X Cable Cuff 5 mm Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The inner circumference of this bracelet measures 6.5 inches and will comfortably fit up to a 6.25 inch wrist. This stunning David Yurman Cablespira bracelet is an exquisite piece ...
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David Yurman Diamond Cable Bangle
By David Yurman
Located in London, GB
Elegant cable-style bangle crafted in sterling silver with 18ct yellow gold accents, set with 0.40ct of sparkling pavé diamonds, showcasing David Yurman’s signature design and timele...
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David Yurman Hinged Cable Gold Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Stamford, CT
Solid 18k yellow gold Classic David Yruman bangle bracelet, with signature D Y push button on Clasp. Hinged style with cable center. Fits up to a 7.5 inch wrist. 46.7 grams 18k Y...
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David Yurman Polished Sterling Silver Cable Loop Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chic sterling silver and diamond bracelet by popular jewelry designer, David Yurman. Founded in 1980 by artists David and Sybil Yurman, the company is, in their own words, “one long ...
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David Yurman Classic Cable Natural Diamond Station Cuff Bracelet 5mm
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Classic Cable Natural Diamond Station Cuff Bracelet 5mm Metal: Sterling silver 925 Weight: 29.7 grams Width: 5mm Diamonds: Appro. 0.25 CTW G-H VS-SI Size: Fits up to a 6...
Diamond
David Yurman Sculpted Cable Contour Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 18 Grams
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
From the Sculpted Cable Collection for Women this David Yurman cuff weighs 18.2 grams, in 18 karat yellow gold. Sculpted Cable Contour Cuff Bracelet Measurements: 4.8 mm-9 mm XS/S...
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David Yurman Classic Cable 7MM 14K Gold 925 Silver Citrine Bangle Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Silver Length: 6.50 inches Width: 7.00 mm Weight: 43.44 grams David Yurman ladies designer made polished, 14K...
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David Yurman Sterling Silver Classic Cable Bracelet with Black Onyx and Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
David Yurman Sterling Silver Classic Cable Bracelet with Black Onyx and Diamonds This beautiful David Yurman Sterling Silver Classic Cable Bracelet is in excellent condition and is ...
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Men’s David Yurman 14K Gold & 925 Silver 6MM Onyx Cable Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Men’s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold & 925 Silver Length: 8.00 inches Width: 6.00 mm Weight: 34.38 grams Man's designer made 14K yellow gold and si...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sterling Silver Diamond David Yurman Tides Three Row Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Designs Desinger Collection Metal- Sterling Silver, .925. Stones- 48 Round Diamonds G-H Color VS2 Clarity 0.61 Carats. RARE Authentic Pave Diamond David Yurman Handmade Ste...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Streamline Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Streamline Cuff Bracelet Inspired by clean lines and smooth metal surfaces, these minimalist designs are sculpted with engineered ...
Sterling Silver, Copper
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David Yurman Onyx and Diamond 5mm Cuff Bracelet Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Diamond Onyx Cuff Bracelet Size M 5 mm Silver Estate DY742 Retail: $995.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman cuff bracelet is made of Diamond, Onyx and ste...
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Cable Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
A timeless piece from David Yurman, this elegant cuff bracelet is crafted from sterling silver in the brand’s signature twisted cable design, accented with a 14K yellow gold decorati...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14k Gold Citrine Garnet Cable Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Designer: David Yurman Material: 14K Gold & Sterling Silver Gemstone: Citrine - Garnet Dimensions: Width 5mm Size Medium Weight 26.7mm Comes with David Yurman pouch
Citrine, Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Polished Sterling Silver Cable Loop Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chic sterling silver and diamond bracelet by popular jewelry designer, David Yurman. Founded in 1980 by artists David and Sybil Yurman, the company is, in their own words, “one long ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver 5mm Cable Bracelet Moonstone and Diamonds.
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Brand new, never worn Gender women Size small Material sterling silver Moonstone and Diamonds. Bracelet width 5mm Weight 25.3gr Comes with David Yurman pouch
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David Yurman Cable Buckle Hook Bangle Bracelet DY 925 Sterling Silver 585 18k
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Materials: Silver Classic David Yurman Cable Cuff Bracelet. Made with 18k yellow gold and Sterling Silver. Buckle design with...
Sterling Silver
Gents David Yurman Cable Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 7 MM 23.1 Grams
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
From the Cable Cuff Bangle, this David Yurman is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold weighing 23.1 grams, 7 mm.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Cable Classics 10 mm Hinged Cuff Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The David Yurman Cable Classics cuff bracelet, crafted in luxurious 14 karat yellow gold, is a timeless and iconic piece of jewelry. Its design features the brand's signature twisted...
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David Yurman Diamond Cable Bangle
By David Yurman
Located in London, GB
Elegant cable-style bangle crafted in sterling silver with 18ct yellow gold accents, set with 0.40ct of sparkling pavé diamonds, showcasing David Yurman’s signature design and timele...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
David Yurman Cable Classic Collection Bracelet with Morganite and Diamonds, 7mm
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Metal 925Sterling Silver Stone Color Pink Stone Shape Stone Type Round Stone Type Natural Morganite Morganite Pave Diamond 0.48ct Cable 7mm Condition New Ret...
Diamond, Morganite, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Hinged Cable Gold Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Stamford, CT
Solid 18k yellow gold Classic David Yruman bangle bracelet, with signature D Y push button on Clasp. Hinged style with cable center. Fits up to a 7.5 inch wrist. 46.7 grams 18k Y...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Dome Cable Classic Bangle Bracelet Cuff
By David Yurman
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Yurman Sterling Silver & Gold Dome Cable Classic Bangle Bracelet Cuff Metal: Sterling silver & 14 karat yellow gold Weight: 41.9 grams Inside Diameter: 56.5mm Size: Fits up to...
Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K YG Diamond Cable Bangle Bracelet 7mm 6 1/2 inches
By David Yurman
Located in Cohasset, MA
18K yellow gold cable bangle bracelet with petite round diamonds. Designed for daily wear or more formal outfits. This is a stackable statem...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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H 1.86 in W 2.29 in Dm 0.2 in
David Yurman Metro Cable Bracelet in Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold, 5mm
By David Yurman
Located in North Miami, FL
David Yurman Metro Cable Bracelet in Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold, 5mm, 28.6g Description: This David Yurman Metro Cable bracelet combines t...
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Cable Bangle, 14ct Yellow Gold and Silver
By David Yurman
Located in London, GB
David Yurman Cable Bangle – Iconic twisted cable design crafted in sterling silver with polished 14ct yellow gold end caps, showcasing the brand’s signature elegance and craftsman...
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David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Ribbed Cable Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Ribbed Cable Cuff Bracelet David Yurman Cuff Bangle: Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, this bracelet features natural diamonds at each end ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 925 Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Cable Buckle Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Metal Type: 925 Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Length: 6.25 inches Width: 7.00 mm Weight: 44.57 grams One 14K yellow gold and silver bangle bracelet. The ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cable Edge Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This David Yurman 18k yellow gold Cable Edge bangle bracelet combines signature elegance with modern luxury. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the bracelet features the iconic twisted cabl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Classic Cable Pearl Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold & 925 Sterling Silver Length: 6.50 inches Width: 7.00 mm Weight: 44.32 grams Ladies 14K yellow gold and silver p...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 925 Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Diamond Classic Cable Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & 925 Sterling Silver Length: 6.00 inches Width: 7.00 mm Weight: 42.10 grams Ladies designer made textured & poli...
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W 0.25 in L 6.5 in
David Yurman Diamond Cuff Bracelet Estate 18k Yellow Gold Cable Signed Jewelry
By David Yurman
Located in Torrance, CA
Estate David Yurman diamond cable cuff bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 33 diamonds total an estimated at 0.33 carats (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I1 clarity). The st...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Carved Cable Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Coral Gables, FL
David Yurman 18mm wide sterling silver cable cuff bracelet featuring steel hinged closure. $900 MSRP. Includes David Yurman travel pouch.
Sterling Silver
David Yurman Gold Cable Twist Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, 18k, by David Yurman, American. Tasteful and tailored (David Yurman's sweet spot). This is your goes everywhere, does everything yellow gold bangle bracelet! Instantly...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
