Henry Dunay Hammered 18k Gold Bracelet

Name: Henry Dunay Hammered 18k Gold Bracelet
Brand: Henry Dunay
Price: 15500 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A gorgeous 18k gold bracelet by Henry Dunay. Made of the sparkly hammered gold, Dunay's signature style. The faceted surface beautifully reflects the light. Due to this technique, Dunay's pieces are not only unique looking but also extremely durable. They retain a brand new look for years even being worn daily. This bracelet is a versatile piece, and you can either wear it with your business suite, or as a great companion for a night out. About Henry Dunay brand Henry Dunay developed a distinctive method for working with gold, which he referred to as the "Sabi" technique. This technique involved meticulously hammering gold to create faceted patterns on the metal's surface. Dunay's work often featured sculptural designs inspired by wabi-sabi aesthetic asymmetry. He embraced the principles of wabi-sabi by valuing simplicity, irregularity, and the natural qualities of materials. Dunay's jewelry allows the character of gold to shine through. His creations carry a sense of rustic elegance, mirroring the wabi-sabi philosophy that treasures the imperfect and the authentic. Henry Dunay's career spanned several decades. His innovative approach to working with gold and his commitment to craftsmanship earned him a lasting legacy in jewelry design.

Creator:

Henry Dunay

Metal:

18k Gold

Weight:

87.7 g

Dimensions:

Width: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Length: 4 in (101.6 mm)

Period:

1980-1989

Date of Manufacture:

1980

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Beverly Hills, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: NS EOOO-10231stDibs: LU6920633912

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Henry Dunay

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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