David Yurman Brooches
Perhaps the ultimate artistic couple, sculptor David Yurman (b. 1942) and his wife, painter Sybil Kleinrock (b. 1942), couldn’t have imagined they’d build an internationally renowned fine jewelry empire when they met in 1969 at a sculpture studio in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.
Eleven years later, in 1980, the duo established the David Yurman brand and it boomed almost instantly, a by-product of the pair’s love for and commitment to making art. (They’ve been known to call their business as well as their relationship “one big art project.”) In fact, Yurman’s most recognizable piece, the Cable bracelet, was inspired by his background in metalworking and direct welding, skills he learned when he was just a teenager. It is a marvelously modern accessory rooted in everything from jewelry motifs of ancient Syria to the natural formations of tree branches that would yield the Cable ring, earrings and other items.
When Long Island, New York–born Yurman was in high school, he spent a summer visiting his sister in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where he met Cuban sculptor Ernesto González, who taught him how to heat and fuse metals. After that fateful summer, Yurman experimented feverishly with bronze sculpture and, eventually, minimalist jewelry design.
Yurman studied briefly at New York University, opting to drop out after a year to hitchhike across the United States, ending up in an artist colony on California’s Big Sur coastline. The bustling artists’ scene in New York during the 1960s eventually drew him back to the East Coast. There, he trained under Cubist sculptor Jacques Lipchitz, and, by 1969, he was a foreman in sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp’s Greenwich Village studio. It was in the studio that he met Kleinrock.
Kleinrock and Yurman began a romantic relationship, and he designed her a sculptural welded bronze necklace to wear to an art gallery opening. The gallery owner was so enchanted by the design — Yurman called it the Dante — that she wanted to buy it on the spot. Yurman refused because he considered the gift too personal, but his partner left it with the dealer. Within hours, four necklaces were sold and a brand was born.
A year after the two married in 1979 — the ceremony included simple gold rings Yurman had soldered from gold in his workshop — they officially launched David Yurman. Three years later, one of his most popular designs, the Cable bracelet, hit the market.
Today, David Yurman engagement rings, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings are widely treasured, distinctive works of American jewelry design.
Late 20th Century David Yurman Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary David Yurman Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American David Yurman Brooches
14k Gold, Silver
20th Century David Yurman Brooches
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary David Yurman Brooches
1980s American Vintage David Yurman Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage David Yurman Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American David Yurman Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage David Yurman Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist David Yurman Brooches
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Spanish David Yurman Brooches
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage David Yurman Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s American Vintage David Yurman Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century David Yurman Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American David Yurman Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary David Yurman Brooches
Agate, Sterling Silver
20th Century David Yurman Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American David Yurman Brooches
Silver
1990s American David Yurman Brooches
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary David Yurman Brooches
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern David Yurman Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern David Yurman Brooches
Pearl, Topaz, Amethyst, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, authentic David Yurman bracelets should not tarnish even with regular wear. David Yurman bracelets are crafted with gold or platinum, which are naturally tarnish-resistant, however, they can lose their luster over time. To keep your David Yurman pieces looking their best, be sure to polish and clean your jewelry regularly, as well as remove any jewelry at night and before exposure to water. Shop a selection of David Yurman pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not you can resize a David Yurman bracelet depends on its design. Some pieces are suitable for resizing. However, you should take the bracelet to an authorized service center rather than trying to do the job yourself to avoid damaging your jewelry. Contact David Yurman's customer care center through their website for assistance. You can find a range of David Yurman bracelets on 1stDibs.
- Can David Yurman rings be sized?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Select rings designed by David Yurman are able to be resized. It is recommended that you contact the customer service team at David Yurman in order to inquire about getting your ring resized. Find a variety of David Yurman jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Yes, David Yurman is considered a high-end brand. The brand’s engagement rings, bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings are widely treasured, distinctive works of American jewelry design, and prized for their impeccable craftsmanship and unique details, which often include gemstones in unexpected colors. One of the luxury jewelry house's signature designs is the Cable bracelet. Jeweler David Yurman produced the original in 1953 by twisting 50 feet of metal wire into a helix and then shaping it into a cuff. Find a large selection of David Yurman jewelry on 1stDibs.