David Yurman Jewelry: A Labor of Love

David Yurman Jewelry is a labor of love and innate talent. Founded by sculptor David Yurman and his painter wife, Sybil, the brand officially launched in 1980. Yurman took great pains not to be pigeonholed into any one market. Instead, he succeeded at creating numerous collections and lines that appeal to broad segments of the market as well as various niche groups. Never compromising on style or quality, each item that carries the brand name is a stand-alone masterpiece that is easy to recognize.

Take for example the cable bracelet, which became David Yurman’s real introduction to the jewelry-buying public. Created in 1983, it consisted initially of gemstones and a twisted sterling silver helix. Other cable jewelry pieces followed. The design is so easily recognizable that is has become a hallmark of the brand and is the type of jewelry every beginning aficionado readily pinpoints in a crowd.

Over the course of the decades, Yurman took his brand across the nation and is now also an international success. His creations adorn the arms, necks and fingers of Kate Moss, Naomi Watts and Amber Valletta. Not a one-trick pony, this jewelry designer also branched out into timepieces as well as sunglasses and fragrances.

Women’s collection. Names associated with the lines in this collection are Infinity, Petite Albion and Labyrinth. Taking the renowned twisted material, each line puts a unique spin on the pattern. Stone sizes, degree of finesse and coloration vary. It is fair to say that the wear of some of these pieces could be connected to an almost spiritual experience with a meditative quality.

Men’s collection. Appealing to a varied clientele, Yurman has created lines including Chevron, Maritime and Spiritual Beads. Woven fiber cords infused with steel and a chevron clasp, pave black diamonds and coral or onyx beads are examples of the types of pieces the connoisseur finds.

Wedding collection. Engagement rings and wedding bands show designs uniquely influenced by Yurman’s sculpturing background. Creatively playing with surface shine and refractory light from the diamonds, even the twisted helix makes a reappearance in some pieces. 

Timepieces. The lines include the Classic, Thoroughbred and the Shelby 1000. While the first two lines feature characteristics of classic beauty and understated elegance, the Shelby line truly stands out. A collaboration between the Yurman brand and the Shelby factory famous for the Shelby Cobra, the result is a limited edition watch offering that appeals to the niche of true racing fans with a penchant for American automotive history.

In addition to these distinctive collections, the other pieces are just as noteworthy. For the jewelry buyer with expensive tastes even for children’s jewelry, there are plenty of pieces that suit little girls and boys. Adults note that a selection of modern pearls combines these natural pieces with diamonds, twisted metal and historic significance, which appeals to the bride as well as the woman in search of the distinctive style. Yes, there is also an option to buy the classic pearl buckle strand necklace.

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