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 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 Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Double X Cable Choker #25791
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver 14K Yellow Gold Double X Cable Collar An elegant David Yurman choker crafted from 14K yellow gold and sterling silver, showcasing the brand's iconic mi...
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
David Yurman Sterling Silver/ Gold Two-Tone Metro Collar Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Sterling Silver/ Gold Two-Tone Metro Collar Necklace Materials: Sterling silver, 18k gold Hallmarks: DY 925 14k Closure/Opening: Lobster clasp Overall Condition: Excell...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
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 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 0.32ctw Diamond Collar Choker Necklace 18k Yellow White Gold 15.75"
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.32ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - H Clarity - VS2 Metal: 18k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 44.2 Grams Stamps: DY...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 925 Silver 14K Gold Double X Cable Classic Choker Collar Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Yurman Gender: Women's Metal Type: 925 Silver 14K Gold Length: 16.00 inches Width: 11.35 mm Weight: 95.50 grams Lady's DAVID YURMAN designer made 14K yellow gold ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 925 Silver & 14K Gold Hampton 5mm Cable Choker Necklace Size 15"
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Wearable Length: 15" Measurement: 5 mm Metal: 925 Silver & 14K Gold Stone: None Hallmarks: DY 925 585 Total Weight: 49.2 Grams Condi...
14k Gold, Silver
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 Sterling Silver 14k Yellow Gold 72" Box Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
This elegant long necklace by David Yurman is crafted in sterling silver with a sleek box chain design and features a subtle 14k yellow gold accent at the clasp. Measuring an impress...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated blend of sterling silver and 18k yellow gold, this vintage Tiffany & Co. necklace showcases the timeless appeal of a classic twisted rope design. Interwoven stran...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Cable Classic Buckle 18k Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Cable Classic bracelet featuring a sterling silver cable body with deeply grooved spiral detailing. Polished 18k yellow gold bands accent the tapered silver end caps, ad...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Pavé Diamond Barrel Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
An elongated diamond-set pendant anchors this David Yurman necklace, combining sterling silver with warm 18k gold accents. A narrow row of pavé diamonds follows the pendant’s vertica...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18k Yellow Gold Diamonds By The Yard Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard necklace is crafted in 18k yellow gold with bezel-set diamond stations spaced along a delicate chain. The minimalist design refle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Topaz Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Topaz Station Necklace. This elegant necklace showcases Yurman’s signature cable link design in sterling silver, accented with 18k yell...
