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.
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds Yard Three-Diamond Bracelet in 18K
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
A signature Elsa Peretti design for Tiffany & Co., this Diamonds by the Yard® bracelet features three round brilliant-cut diamonds individually bezel-set along a delicate 18K yellow ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Sculpted Link Handmade Bracelet
By Jean Mahie
Located in Tampa, FL
A handmade Jean Mahie bracelet composed of textured sculptural links in 22 karat gold. This Jean Mahie bracelet captures the artist’s distinctive hand forged aesthetic, defined by richly textured surfaces and organic, asymmetric forms. Crafted in 22 karat yellow gold, the bracelet is composed of individually sculpted links joined by Mahie’s characteristic handmade oval connectors, creating a rhythmic, tactile design that feels both ancient and modern. The high-karat gold offers a deep, warm hue that accentuates the irregular contours of each link. As with all of Mahie’s work, the piece reflects a highly personal artistic process: modeled, carved, and finished by hand rather than cast from molds. The result is a bracelet with a strong sculptural presence that remains comfortable on the wrist, as shown in the accompanying wear image. Designer: Jean Mahie Metal: 22 Karat Yellow Gold Length: 6.5 Inches Weight: 38.3 grams Markings: Signed and hallmarked / 22k Condition: Excellent Why We Love It Signature Jean Mahie sculptural forms in richly toned 22k gold Handmade links with organic texture and presence A wearable example of the artist’s unmistakable design language Jean Mahie bracelet, 22k gold sculptural jewelry...
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.53ctw Tennis Bracelet Set In 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Elegant 8.53ctw Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning tennis bracelet, a timeless classic that exudes sophistication. Crafted...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Open Roman Numeral Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
A Tiffany & Co. Atlas band crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring the collection’s signature Roman numerals rendered in an openwork design. Polished gold borders frame the architectur...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Ring - Small Model - 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Size 58
By Cartier
Located in Tampa, FL
An iconic Cartier Juste un Clou ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Conceived for Cartier New York in the 1970s, the Juste un Clou transforms the simple form of a nail into one of ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Interlocking Loops Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
A distinctive vintage Tiffany & Co. ring crafted in polished 18K yellow gold, designed with a sculptural arrangement of interlocking loops across the top of the finger. Rounded gold links are joined by smaller grooved connectors, creating a dimensional chain-inspired motif with movement and visual depth. The substantial interlocking design contrasts with the smoother double-band shank, giving the ring an architectural profile while remaining comfortable on the hand. A particularly appealing example of Tiffany’s earlier gold designs, it works beautifully as a statement ring while retaining the understated character associated with the house. The ring weighs 4.8 grams and is a US finger size 5.5. It is signed Tiffany & Co. and marked for 18K gold. Why We Love It Vintage Tiffany & Co. design Sculptural interlocking-loop motif Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold Dimensional chain-inspired construction Polished gold finish Substantial look without excessive weight Signed Tiffany & Co. US finger size 5.5 Details Designer: Tiffany & Co. Style: Interlocking Loops Ring Type: Fashion / Statement Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 4.8 grams Ring Size: US 5.5 Design: Interlocking polished gold loops with grooved connecting elements Finish: High polish Signature: Tiffany & Co. Condition: Vintage Tiffany interlocking loops ring, Tiffany & Co vintage ring, Tiffany 18K gold ring, Tiffany yellow gold ring, vintage Tiffany jewelry, Tiffany link ring, Tiffany chain link ring, Tiffany interlocking ring, Tiffany vintage gold ring, Tiffany size 5.5 ring, signed Tiffany ring, Tiffany statement ring...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Box Chain Bracelet 8.5"
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: the bracelet measures 8.5 inches in length Weight: 19.1 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Bel Aire Box Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exceptional David Yurman Bel Aire box chain bracelet in 18 Karat yellow gold is a quintessential piece from one of America's most celebrated and collectible fine jewelry houses,...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Link Bracelet #26843
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Link Bracelet- A stunning piece by David Yurman, this luxurious bracelet is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold an features an intricate arrangement ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Bracelet - Great for Charms
By David Yurman
Located in Lexington, KY
This beautiful bracelet was made by David Yurman in 18k yellow gold. The bracelet is made of oval shaped links that arranged in an interchanging pattern; smooth polished links and li...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Streamline Link Bracelet Large 1.93 Ct
By David Yurman
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet by David Yurman Features 1.93 Cts of Double-Row Link Diamonds Total Length = 8.75" Width = 7.5 mm Original Retail Value = $32,500 Piece is in E...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
27060 Mens David Yurman 18k Solid Yellow Gold 7.3mm Box Chain Link 8" Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
David Yurman Chain Collection for Men 18k yellow gold bracelet weighs 46g Bracelet measures 7.3mm wide Bracelet is 9'' long end to end Bracelet fits up to 8'' wrist Stamped "(c) D...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
