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.
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Spiga Chain #22897
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Spiga Chain This piece features a David Yurman chain meticulously detailed in sterling silver and 14 karat yellow gold. The intricatel...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling 18k Yellow Gold 4 Strand Diamond Sphere Necklace #25227
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling 18k Yellow Gold 4 Strand Diamond Sphere Necklace Elegant and timeless, this David Yurman multi-strand station necklace is crafted in sterling silver with 18k y...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling and 14K Yellow Gold 3.5mm Box Chain Necklace 18" #25347
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling and 14K Yellow Gold Box Chain Necklace 18" Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold David Yurman Necklace featuring the designer's signature craftsmanship and timeles...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver 18k Yellow Gold Woven Chain Necklace 16" - 18" #23633
By John Hardy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
John Hardy Sterling Silver & 18k Woven Chain Necklace This beautiful John Hardy sterling silver & 18k chain necklace features a woven design symbolizing strength and connection wit...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
14K Yellow and White Gold Oval Cable Link Necklace 16" #25739
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow and White Gold Oval Cable Link Necklace Make a sophisticated statement with this 14K Two-Tone Oval Cable Link Necklace, beautifully crafted in genuine 14K gold. Featuring...
14k Gold, White 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 Double Cable Gold X Necklace, Sterling Silver
By David Yurman
Located in Great Neck, NY
Designer: David Yurman Signed: David Yurman Metal: Sterling Silver & Solid 14K Yellow Gold Style: Double Cable Choker Necklace Design: Iconic Twisted Cable Era: Early 2000s Fit: 18"+ Neck Two-Tone Designer Jewelry Estate David Yurman Collection A classic David Yurman Double Cable Choker Necklace crafted in sterling silver with solid 14K yellow gold accents, showcasing the iconic cable twist design that established David Yurman as one of the world's most recognizable luxury jewelry houses. Signed by David Yurman, this elegant vintage necklace dates to the early 2000s, making it a highly collectible example of the brand's timeless craftsmanship. The distinctive double row cable construction is enhanced by polished 14K gold crossover accents, creating the signature two-tone contrast synonymous with classic David Yurman jewelry. Designed as a sophisticated choker necklace, it comfortably fits an 18-inch and larger neckline, offering a bold yet refined statement suitable for everyday luxury or evening wear. An enduring collector's piece, this David Yurman cable necklace...
Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Classic Double Cable Wire 14k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Collection: Classic Cable Style: Double Cable Wire Choker Necklace Material: 14k yellow gold Hallmarks: D. Yurman 585 Design: Double cable wire choker with s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID YURMAN Sterling Silver 14K Gold Classic Cable Choker Necklace Size 5"
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Wearable Length: 15" Width: 4 mm Pendant: N/A Metal: Sterling Silver & 14K Gold Stone: NO Hallmarks: DY 925 585 Total Weight: 20.8 Grams ...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Two Tone Cable Necklace in Silver & Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Great Neck, NY
David Yurman Metro Cable Diamond Necklace Sterling Silver 18K Gold Signed Designer: David Yurman Collection: Metro Signed: David Yurman Metal: Sterling Silver & Solid 18K Yellow Gold 750 Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.50 Carats Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Setting: Pavé Fit: 17-Inch Neck Design: Twisted Cable with Curved Center Bar Condition: Excellent Estate Designer Jewelry A timeless David Yurman Metro Cable Necklace crafted in sterling silver with solid 18K yellow gold accents, showcasing the designer's iconic twisted cable motif. Signed David Yurman, this elegant designer necklace features a polished curved center bar accented by approximately 0.50 carats of pavé-set natural round brilliant cut diamonds, beautifully mounted in 18K gold 750 end caps for exceptional brilliance and luxurious contrast. Expertly handcrafted, the signature cable design reflects the unmistakable aesthetic that has made David Yurman jewelry one of the most recognized names in luxury designer jewelry. Measuring to comfortably fit a 17-inch neckline, this versatile necklace is perfect for everyday elegance or evening wear. Presented in excellent condition, it retains a beautiful original finish and outstanding craftsmanship. Highly collectible and effortlessly sophisticated, this David Yurman cable necklace...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold Cable Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Material: Sterling Silver & 14K Yellow Gold COndition:Pre-Owned Necklace Dimension: Length: 16" Thickness: 6.3mm / 0.25" Weight: 65.1grm Comes with Generic Box R...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Silver & Yellow Gold Cable Choker Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
DAVID YURMAN SILVER & YELLOW GOLD CABLE CHOKER NECKLACE. -Vintage -Sterling silver & 14k Yellow Gold -Width: 7mm -Length: 15.5”
Yellow Gold, Silver
