Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Half Hoop Earrings

Name: Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Brand: Henry Dunay
Price: 3800 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Henry Dunay half hoop earrings done in hammered gold, one of the finishes for which he is well known. Henry Dunay began his own jewelry firm in 1956 and continued it until 2008. During that time, he was the recipient of over 50 National and International Awards and is the four time winner of the Diamond International award. These clip on earrings can be converted to posts. The hammered finish is wonderfully reflective of the light. They measure 5/8" in width and 1 1/16 inches in length.

Creator:

Henry Dunay

Metal:

18k Gold

Weight:

24 g

Dimensions:

Width: 0.63 in (16.01 mm)Length: 1.07 in (27.18 mm)

Style:

Contemporary

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1980-1989

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1980

Condition:

Stella Rubin has been buying and selling antiques for nearly 40 years. The authenticity of all items is guaranteed.

Seller Location:

Darnestown, MD

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1335691491

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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.

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