David Yurman

Fashion Designer

Birthday October 12, 1942

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace New York City, NY

Age 82 years old

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About

Award winning jewelry designer behind his self-titled accessory company. He is particularly known for his signature piece, the cable bracelet, a twisted helix with crystals on either end.

Before Fame

He was only sixteen when he met welder and sculptor Ernesto Gonzales who introduced him to welding techniques. He then spent several years apprenticing for Jacques Lipchitz before opening his own studio.

Trivia

In 2001, he created the David & Sybil Yurman Humanitarian and Arts Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting charities like Make-A-Wish and The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Family Life

His wife and business partner Sybil Kleinrock is a painter.

Associated With

Actress and model Amber Valletta was the face of his first advertising campaign in 2000.