David Yurman
United States
David Yurman is a privately held American jewellery company founded in 1980 by the sculptor David Yurman and his wife Sybil Yurman. It is known for its cable-motif designs and is based in New York.
| Founded | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Founders | David Yurman and Sybil Yurman |
| Ownership | Privately held |
| Headquarters | New York, United States |
| Signature | Cable motif |
| Website | davidyurman.com |
What is David Yurman?
David Yurman is an American designer jewellery brand based in New York. Its range includes cable-motif and sculptural pieces, men's and timepiece collections, a high-end jewellery line and a wedding collection.
History
The company was founded in 1980, a year after David Yurman married Sybil Kleinrock Yurman. Yurman had trained in welding under the sculptor Ernesto Gonzalez, and in 1977 he was one of 12 jewellers shown at the first New Designer Gallery at the Retail Jewelers of America Show. In 1981 he was named Designer of the Year by the Cultured Pearl Associations of America and Japan.
Milestones
Wikipedia records several later milestones:
- 1999: first company store opens in New York
- 2000: first advertising campaign, shot in St. Barts with Amber Valletta
- 2001: David and Sybil Yurman Humanitarian and Arts Foundation established
- 2013: Visionaries! Award from the Museum of Arts and Design
- 2017: Rizzoli publishes David Yurman Cable, the brand's first book
- 2019: a US federal court awards 1,550,000 US dollars and a permanent injunction against 31 defendants selling counterfeit goods
- 2025: launch of the David Yurman Gem Awards Grant, a 50,000 US dollar grant and mentorship programme for emerging designers
Business model and distribution
The source describes the company as privately held and mentions only the opening of its first New York store in 1999. The current mix of own stores, wholesale partners and online sales was not documented in the sources used, so no detail is given.
Why it matters
David Yurman is one of the most recognisable American jewellery names and a family-founded company that has stayed independent. Evan Yurman, the founders' son, joined in 2003 and oversees men's, timepiece and wedding collections according to Wikipedia. Current titles were not verified for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns David Yurman?
Wikipedia describes David Yurman as a privately held company. No outside owner is named in the source consulted.
Where is David Yurman from?
David Yurman is an American jewellery brand founded in 1980 and based in New York City.