Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Hammered Flame Stud Earrings
View Similar Items
Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Hammered Flame Stud Earrings
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Weight:9.7 g
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1980s
- Condition:Polished. Lightly polished to remove scratches.
- Seller Location:Coral Gables, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: 425-20005831stDibs: LU1234312532622
Henry Dunay
Henry Dunay is one of the finest goldsmiths and jewelry makers of the 20th century. The seasoned American designer has for decades created exquisite jewelry by hand that is characterized by bold proportions and precise craftsmanship. Dunay’s breathtaking brooches, bracelets, rings and other accessories have garnered worldwide renown and — on the secondary market — are being reappraised by collectors as icons of contemporary design.
Dunay was born Henry Loniewski in Jersey City, New Jersey, and apprenticed for a downtown New York City jeweler named Rudolph Cacioli in his early teens. He spent a little less than seven years working under Cacioli, and set off to open his own business in 1956. He took on his mother's maiden name Dunay, believing his family name would be an obstacle to his success. At first, Dunay secured work designing pieces for other jewelers, including Harry Winston, one of the first figures in the field to recognize the branding power of lending glitzy fine jewelry for red-carpet events. As his skill set broadened, Dunay began handcrafting his own designs and built a name for himself.
Dunay’s business exploded thanks to the publicity around the De Beers Diamonds International Award he won in 1967. From then on, his fame grew and demand increased for his unique adornments, which feature distinctive metal finishes as well as blue sapphires, pavé set diamonds and a range of other gems. Dunay went on to win more awards from De Beers Diamonds and a wealth of other national and international awards throughout his career.
Dunay garnered acclaim for a sophisticated engraved-surface technique he calls Sabi, which draws on the traditional Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, and iconic figures such as Elizabeth Taylor, Nancy Reagan and Princess Diana all wore his elegant pieces for public appearances. At the 2003 Academy Awards, many celebrities donned Dunay’s Dove of Peace pin, commissioned by Global Vision for Peace and inspired by the work of Pablo Picasso. The designer is a member of the Gemological Institute of America and a past president of the American Jewelry Design Council. In 2009, he sold his company and later established H.D.D., Inc.
Find vintage Henry Dunay necklaces, earrings and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Yellow Gold Garnet Stud EarringsLocated in Coral Gables, FL14 Kart Yellow Gold Earrings Featuring 2 Square Cut 5mm Garnets & A Convex Cutout Design. Finished Weight Is 2.4 Grams. Pierced Post With Friction Back.Category
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
MaterialsGarnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Amethyst Stud EarringsLocated in Coral Gables, FL14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Featuring 2 Oval Amethysts Totaling 13.70 Carats. Finished Weight is 5.0 Grams.Category
2010s Stud Earrings
MaterialsAmethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 14 Karat Yellow Gold White Coral Stud EarringsLocated in Coral Gables, FL14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Featuring Bezel-set Oval White Coral Cabochons. Friction Post with Pushback Nut. Finished Weight is 2.0 Grams.Category
Vintage 1960s Stud Earrings
MaterialsCoral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Yellow Gold Bamboo Design Oval Opal Stud EarringsLocated in Coral Gables, FL14 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings Featuring Oval Cabochon Opals Surrounded By A Bamboo Texture Gold Halo. Pierced Post With Friction Back. Finished Weight Is 2.0 Grams.Category
Vintage 1970s Stud Earrings
MaterialsOpal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
- White Gold Double Diamond Halo Stud EarringsLocated in Coral Gables, FL18 Karat White Gold Double Halo Diamond Stud Earrings Featuring 2 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Totaling Approximately 1.15 Carats Of SI1 Clarity & H Color Surrounded By 100 Round Bri...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Stud EarringsLocated in Coral Gables, FL18 Karat White Gold Diamond Halo Stud Earrings Featuring 2 Bezel-Set Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Of VS2 Clarity & G/H Color Totaling Approximately 0.70 Carats Accented By 24 Prong-S...Category
2010s Stud Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Henry Dunay Hammered Gold EarringsBy Henry DunayLocated in Darnestown, MDHenry Dunay swirled, oval earrings in one of his favorite hammered gold finishes. The earrings are 3/4" wide and 1 " long. Perfect for either day or evening wear. Clip backs can be c...Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold
- Henry Dunay Yellow Gold Flame Texted Leaf EarringsBy Henry DunayLocated in Stamford, CTHenry Dunay 18k yellow gold flame leaf earrings. Henry Dunay is a world's premier jewelry designers, known for his famous Sabi textured styling which is a result of finely hand-etche...Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Half Hoop EarringsBy Henry DunayLocated in New York, NYPair of 18k hammered finish gold earrings by Henry Dunay. Measuring 23mm x 18mm. Marked B7752, 750, 18k, Dunay. Weigh 20.7 grams. SKU#E-02430Category
20th Century American More Earrings
Materials18k Gold
- Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Pear Shaped EarringsBy Henry DunayLocated in Darnestown, MDPear shaped earrings by American designer, Henry Dunay. The earrings are made with one of his signature finishes in hammered gold. Measurements are 7/16" x 13/16". Backs are posts an...Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Materials18k Gold
$1,875 / set - Estate Henry Dunay Ebony and Hammered 18K Gold EarringsBy Henry DunayLocated in Houston, TXHenry Dunay earrings composed of 18K hammered yellow gold with ebony wood inserts. Marked on the back "Dunay 18K". They measure 1 1/8 inches in length and 1 inch wide. They have ...Category
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Materials18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Henry Dunay Hammered Gold EarringsBy Henry DunayLocated in Darnestown, MDLarge and graceful 18 karat hammered gold earrings by Henry Dunay. They have the hammered gold finish that he often used. The earrings have a lovely curvilinear design measuring 1 1/...Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials18k Gold