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 & 18k Gold Metro Diamond Choker Necklace 15"
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Metro Diamond Choker Necklace 15" Designer: David Yurman Style: David Yurman Metro Diamond Choker Necklace Material: Sterling Silver Cable B...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
David Yurman 18k Gold Cable Twist Diamond Pave Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Flushing, NY
DAVID YURMAN CABLE TWIST PAVE NECKLACE Materials: 18K Natural Near-colorless Diamonds Marked: DY 18K Approximate Dimensions: 37.5 cm 46.7 Grams
Diamond
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 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 necklace made in silver and 14KT gold stunning chocker necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
David Yurman chocker necklace made in silver and gold 14KT. Very rare to find and the condition is immaculate! The gram weight is 67 grams. Item ATT Comes with beautiful packaging, ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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
Authentic David Yurman 925 Sterling Silver Diamond x Cable Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Wearable Length: 16" Pendant Measurement: 8 mm Metal: 925 Silver Stone: Diamond Hallmarks: DY 925 Total Weight: 71.5 Grams Condition...
Diamond, Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver & 18k Gold Diamond Multi-Strand Box Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Style: Diamond Multi-Strand Box Chain Choker Necklace Material: Sterling silver and 18k yellow gold Hallmarks: D.Y 925 750 Gemstones/Diamonds: Natural diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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
$24,950
H 0.5 in W 0.88 in
Vintage David Yurman Gold and Diamond Necklace with Detachable Diamond Pendant
By David Yurman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage David Yurman double strand 18K yellow gold 15" wheat link necklace terminates in front with two gold and diamond end caps supporting a ring stamped David Yurman. Suspen...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman Metro Silver 18K Cable Pavé Diamond Station Bracelet 6mm - Small
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
A clean and classic David Yurman Metro Collection cable bracelet in sterling silver, finished with a central pavé diamond station framed in 18K yellow gold. The twisted cable design ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Albion Pendant Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman is a high-end jewelry brand known for its luxury designs. The Albion Pave Diamond style is a piece from their collection, made of sterling silver with a weight of 14.5 g...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold 5mm Men's Box Chain Bracelet 8" inch
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman box chain bracelet in 18K yellow gold from the Men's Collection, featuring a substantial rounded box link construction with the brand's signature hook clasp. 8 inches lo...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Forge Medium Link Sterling Silver Necklace 18"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Forge necklace in sterling silver, featuring medium-sized curb links with a polished finish. 18 inches long, 10mm wide, weighing a substantial 114 grams. Minor surf...
Silver, Sterling Silver
MillGrain Circle Bezel Halo 18k White Gold Diamond .39Cts Total Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Circle Necklace featuring a center round slide pendant finely crafted in 18 karat white gold with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.15 carats inside a mill-grain bezel, G color VS clarity surrounded by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.20 cts. hanging off a 14K white gold round link chain with diamond bail. Chain is adjustable and can be worn long at 18" or short at 16" long with a lobster claw closure. Pendant is not removable. Pendant and chain are fully hallmarked with metal content. Condition: Excellent like new - Professionally cleaned and polished , no scratches or dents. Diamonds are securely and bright. Pendant Specifications Brand: Unknown Hallmarks: Pendant:18K 750 Chain...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pure Form hinged Cable Bangle Bracelet 7mm
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman hinged bangle in 18K yellow gold from the Pure Form collection, featuring the brand's signature twisted cable construction graduating from 3.5mm at the sides to 7mm at i...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
