David Yurman Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Diamonds Clip Earrings
View Similar Items
David Yurman Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Diamonds Clip Earrings
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Weight:0.65 ct
- Dimensions:Width: 0.87 in (22.1 mm)Length: 0.87 in (22.1 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:unknown
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: AEAR10191stDibs: LU1047115363742
David Yurman
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’s bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings are widely treasured, distinctive works of American jewelry design.
- Vintage J. J. Marco 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Carnelian Button Clip-On EarringsLocated in New York, NYPair of Vintage J.J. Marco earrings finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with 2 cabochon red cornelian centers measuring 9 mm x 9 mm inside a twisted rope design circle earring wit...Category
1990s American Retro Stud Earrings
MaterialsCarnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Akoya Seed Pearl Earrings Circa 1950Located in New York, NYVintage pair of earrings finely crafted in 14 Karat white gold featuring 2 center round brilliant cut eye-clean diamonds adorned with 48 Akoya 2.6-2.8 mm seed pearls with pink luster...Category
Vintage 1950s American Retro Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
- Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Clip-On EarringsBy UnbrandedLocated in New York, NYPair of 18K Yellow Gold clip earrings finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring two elongated cushion shape center citrine gemstones set inside bezel frames surrounded by ribb...Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsCitrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K Yellow Gold Clip EarringsBy Tiffany & Co.Located in New York, NYTiffany & Co. vintage clip-on earrings with posts from the 1980's finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with large omega backs. Fully hallmarked with logo and metal content. Earri...Category
Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Vintage Roberto Coin Giraffe 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Tiger Eye Clip EarringsBy Roberto CoinLocated in New York, NYVintage Roberto Coin earrings from the Giraffe collection featuring a captivating inlay of tiger eye encased within gleaming yellow gold rims, enhancing the natural beauty of the gem...Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsWhite Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- David Yurman Quatrefoil Silver + 18K Gold Onyx and Pink Tourmaline EarringsBy David YurmanLocated in New York, NYDavid Yurman large pair of earrings finely crafted in sterling silver and 18k karat yellow gold from the "Quatrefoil" collection featuring carved black onyx centers and faceted pink ...Category
Vintage 1980s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsOnyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
- Kurt Wayne Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Clip EarringsBy Kurt WayneLocated in Coral Gables, FL18 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
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsPearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 1950 Vintage Mabé Pearls Clip-On Earrings 14 Karat Yellow GoldLocated in Munich, BavariaThis elegant and wearable pair of ear clips features wonderful and large mabé pearls. The pearls are set in 14 karat yellow gold and decorated with a twisted gold wire border.Category
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsPearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Clip-on Earrings #16443Located in Washington Depot, CTVintage 14K Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Clip-on Earrings These gorgeous clip-on earrings are crafted with meticulous detail from 14K yellow gold and feature 2 beautiful Mabe pearls! Pea...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsPearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond EarringsLocated in Washington Depot, CTVintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Clip On Earrings- These lovely earrings each feature one Mabe Pearl (14 mm) and six round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 1...Category
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
- 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl and Diamond Station EarringsLocated in Scottsdale, AZDesigner: custom designed Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 16 round brilliant cut = 0.16cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: earrings measure 22mm Weight: 14.34 gramsCategory
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Swirl Earrings & Pendant - 14k Clip-OnsLocated in Greensboro, NCMetal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Mabe Pearls Color: White Style: Stud Fastening Type: Non-Pierced Clip-On Closures Theme: Swirl Measurements Item 1: Earr...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
MaterialsPearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold