David Yurman | Authentic American Luxury Jewelry at Luxury Shoes

David Yurman is an American luxury jewelry maison founded in 1980 in New York by David and Sybil Yurman. The house is recognised for the Cable motif, a sculptural twisted metalwork detail that became the brand's signature shortly after launch and now runs through bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings and high jewelry. Luxury Handbags carries a curated selection of David Yurman jewelry, every piece authenticity verified before dispatch, with worldwide shipping and complimentary returns.

David Yurman at a glance

  • Founded: 1980, New York, United States
  • Founders: David Yurman and Sybil Yurman
  • Creative Director: Evan Yurman
  • Signature: the Cable motif, a twisted metalwork design
  • Core materials: sterling silver, 18 karat yellow, white and rose gold, diamonds, pearls, coloured gemstones
  • Categories at Luxury Shoes : bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, high jewelry
  • Authenticity: 100% verified by Luxury Handbags before dispatch
  • Shipping: worldwide, with signature required on delivery

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Editorial Perspective: David Yurman

As we step into 2026, David Yurman stands as a beacon of innovation in the luxury jewelry landscape. Known for his signature blend of artistry and craftsmanship, Yurman has evolved from a pioneer of cable bracelets into a multifaceted jewelry empire. This year, we see a remarkable shift towards sustainability, with the brand embracing ethically sourced materials and environmentally friendly practices, resonating with a new generation of conscious consumers. The fusion of technology and tradition is another hallmark of Yurman’s evolution. The introduction of augmented reality experiences allows clients to visualize pieces in their own environment, bridging the gap between digital and physical realms. Moreover, collaborations with contemporary artists are redefining jewelry as a form of wearable art, capturing the spirit of modernity while honoring the brand's rich heritage. In 2026, David Yurman is not just a name but a narrative, one that continually adapts and inspires, setting a new standard in the luxury jewelry category.

About David Yurman

David Yurman started in 1980 not in a marble lobby but at a kitchen table in Greenwich Village, where David and Sybil Yurman shaped a twisted wire bracelet that would quietly become one of the most recognisable jewelry silhouettes in American luxury. The Cable, as it came to be called, was never marketed with a monogram. It earned its place on a generation of wrists by feeling tactile, weighted and unmistakably hand finished.

Four decades later, the maison is still headquartered in New York, with Evan Yurman as creative director and a global presence that runs from Manhattan flagships to private high jewelry appointments. The vocabulary has expanded into Sculpted Cable, DY Mercer, DY Madison Chain, Cable Classics and a wider language of stones and finishes, but the studio’s logic has stayed steady. Mix precious metals. Set stones with weight. Let craftsmanship do the introducing.

At Luxury Handbags we carry David Yurman because the work fits the way our readers actually wear jewelry now. These are pieces you stack, layer, mix with a leather watch strap and forget about by morning. Editorially, we treat the catalogue as a slow build, where one Cable bracelet leads to a second, and a tennis line earns its place beside the rest of the wrist over time.

What the Cable motif is, plainly

The Cable is David Yurman’s foundational design, originally a twist of wire shaped in the studio and now precision cast in sterling silver, 18 karat yellow gold, white gold and rose gold. You will see it as the centrepiece of a bangle, as an inner band on a ring, as the rope of a chain bracelet and as the rhythm of a tennis line. When jewelry buyers refer to a piece looking “like David Yurman”, they almost always mean the Cable detail and the mixed metal end caps that finish so many of the brand’s bracelets.

Materials and craftsmanship

David Yurman jewelry is made in the maison’s New York studios with a small number of long standing European workshops, including pieces finished in Italy. The core metals are sterling silver and 18 karat gold in yellow, white and rose. Diamonds are graded internally to the brand’s standard and pavé settings appear across most stone bearing pieces. Coloured gemstones include sapphires across the blue, pink and yellow spectrum, rubies, emeralds, pearls, turquoise, black onyx, cognac diamond, amethyst and morganite, with high jewelry pieces drawing on the Yurman family’s private cache of rare cushion cut stones.

How to shop David Yurman at Luxury Shoes

Use the filters in the grid above to narrow the David Yurman catalogue by category, metal, gemstone, collection and price tier. Most readers approach the brand in three ways: by silhouette (bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings), by signature collection (Cable Classics, Sculpted Cable, DY Mercer, DY Madison Chain) or by stone (diamond, pearl, sapphire, ruby). The filter combinations are linkable in their own right, so you can save a refined view for later.

David Yurman bracelet sizing

Most David Yurman bracelets are offered across four to five sizes. Measure your wrist with a soft tape just below the wrist bone for the closest fit. If you sit between sizes, take the larger for chain styles and the smaller for rigid bangles.

Size Wrist measurement
XS Up to 15 cm / 5.9 in
S 15 to 16.5 cm / 5.9 to 6.5 in
M 16.5 to 18 cm / 6.5 to 7.1 in
L 18 to 19.5 cm / 7.1 to 7.7 in
XL 19.5 cm and over / 7.7 in and over

How to care for David Yurman jewelry

Wipe metals gently with a soft cloth between wears. For deeper cleaning use mild diluted soap and warm water, then rinse and dry the piece thoroughly before storing it in a soft jewelry pouch. Keep gemstones away from perfumes, hairsprays and chlorine. Avoid abrasive cleaners, steamers and ultrasonic machines, which can dull a polished finish. Any David Yurman boutique offers complimentary professional cleaning on pieces purchased in store or through authorised retail.

How David Yurman compares

Within American jewelry, David Yurman sits alongside Tiffany & Co. and John Hardy. The maison reads more sculptural and mixed metal than Tiffany’s classicism, and more polished and gem led than the Balinese craft accent of John Hardy. Against European houses such as Bottega Veneta or Saint Laurent, the contrast is even cleaner. Those Italian and French houses build desirability through fashion led leather goods and monograms, while David Yurman builds it through hand finished metal, the Cable signature and stone selection. Readers shopping for a David Yurman bracelet are usually choosing recognisable craft over a visible logo.

Frequently asked questions about David Yurman

Is David Yurman a luxury brand?

Yes. David Yurman is an American luxury jewelry house founded in 1980 in New York. The maison is priced and positioned alongside Tiffany & Co. in the United States and is stocked through its own boutiques, leading department stores and authorised retailers such as Luxury Shoes .

Where is David Yurman jewelry made?

David Yurman jewelry is designed in New York and produced across the maison’s own American studios and a small network of European workshops. A large portion of the catalogue is finished in Italy, with high jewelry pieces typically completed in New York.

What is the Cable motif?

The Cable is David Yurman’s signature design, originally a twisted wire bracelet that David shaped in the early days of the studio. Today the motif is precision cast in sterling silver and 18 karat gold and appears across most of the maison’s bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings as its primary visual signature.

What sizes do David Yurman bracelets come in?

Most David Yurman bracelets are sized XS, S, M, L and XL based on wrist circumference. Cuffs flex onto the wrist without a clasp, bangles slip on without a clasp, and chain styles use a secure lobster or push clasp. See the sizing table above for the wrist measurement that corresponds to each letter size.

Is the David Yurman jewelry on Luxury Handbags authentic?

Yes. Every David Yurman piece sold by Luxury Handbags is 100 percent authentic and authenticity verified before dispatch. Each order ships with its original David Yurman packaging and the Luxury Handbags authenticity card.

Does Luxury Handbags ship David Yurman internationally?

Yes. Luxury Handbags ships David Yurman worldwide with insured express delivery and signature on receipt. Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout based on the destination country.

Can I return David Yurman jewelry to Luxury Shoes ?

Yes. Luxury Handbags offers complimentary returns within 30 days of delivery, provided the piece is unworn and returned in its original packaging with the authenticity card.

How should I care for David Yurman jewelry?

Wipe metals gently with a soft cloth between wears, clean with mild diluted soap and warm water when needed, and store the piece in a soft jewelry pouch. Avoid abrasive cleaners, steamers and ultrasonic machines. Any David Yurman boutique offers complimentary professional cleaning.

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