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.
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David Yurman Angelika Diamond Long Drop Earrings 18K Gold 0.57 Carats VS2
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant, sophisticated, and unmistakably David Yurman, these Angelika Long Drop Earrings showcase the designer’s signature blend of sculptural artistry and refined luxury. Expertly c...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$14,080Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Link Drop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional pair of authentic David Yurman Carlyle Link Drop Earrings crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and fully pavé-set with brilliant round diamonds totaling approximately 2.87...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Multi-Link Dangle Drop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 2.50 inches Width: 1.50 mm Weight: 16.97 grams David Yurman one pair of ladies designer made 18K yellow g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Pavé Chain Drop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely crafted in 18k white gold, these iconic David Yurman Pavé Chain Drop Earrings showcase the brand’s signature elegance and movement. The sophisticated chain design feature...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,690
W 0.16 in L 1.78 in
Graduated Diamond Sleek Station Drop Earrings 1.75-Inch 14K Yellow Gold EG14828
By Gabriel & Co.
Located in Austin, TX
These sleek Gabriel & Co. earrings are stunning! The yellow gold forms slender lines that flare out to wrap around graduated diamonds, then repeats with even larger diamonds! The lower drop has a hidden hinge to give the earrings a little extra movement and sparkle on the ear! These are a striking and slender pair of earrings! At a gracefully long length of 1.77 inches, they will quickly become favorites! The diamonds weigh a total of 0.55 carats with H-I color and SI clarity. The sturdy stud tops of the earrings keep these earrings strong and secure in your ear while still having some movement that gives the diamonds space to shine bright. Fine attention to detail is used to make these beautifully crafted pieces that are designed to last. These sleek and stylish graduated earrings...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Alain Roure diamond 18 kt gold drop earrings
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Alain Roure is a renowned French jewelry house, known for its elegant and architectural designs and the iconic "Chut... je t'aime" folding ring design. Their jewelry is often crafted...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$9,054Sale Price / set|20% Off
David Yurman Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings 0.25 CT 18K Gold Cable Design
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
These refined huggie hoop earrings by David Yurman embody the brand’s iconic blend of sculptural form and everyday elegance. Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, the earrings feature Yur...
Diamond, 18k Gold
0.88ct Diamond Cascade Line 14K Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning drop earrings feature a blend of fancy diamonds, including 0.88ct FCD, 0.44ct MQ, 0.56ct PR, and 0.22ct OV, all set in either 14K or 18K gold. With a total weight of 5...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Crossover Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings YellowGold 18k 3.31ctw Pierced
By David Yurman
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: David Yurman Collection: Crossover Design: Pave Hoop Earrings 1.75in Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 3.31ctw Cut: Round Brillia...
Diamond
Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By Chopard
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Chopard 18k Yellow Gold Earrings 302 Diamonds: 2.52ctw Original box and original papers SKU: CHP01216 Retail price: $34,470.00
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
