David Yurman's New Solari Collection Made in USA, Italy

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Country-of-origin-conscious collectors, rejoice! David Yurman's new-for-SS16 Solari Collection, which features wraps and drops of 18K gold and orb-ified stones, is made exclusively in the United States and Italy.

You might wonder why this matters or why anyone cares at all from where DY hails. You see, DY has had some quality-control issues in the recent past... that, and, well, a legacy of manufacturing (they would probably say "crafting") in China. Some see this sudden and dramatic shift in choice of source countries as a response to perception problems.

Solari launched quietly last week. The collection celebrates the orb, its moniker a nod to the sun, and includes bracelets, necklaces, and crossover rings in 18K yellow gold with lapis lazuli, black onyx, carnelian, turquoise, chrysoprase, and cultured pearls. Pieces start at 450 USD.

DY is holding Solari launch events in its boutiques but has yet to release a promotional ad campaign. (Advertising geared toward Mother's Day is, for now, taking precedence.)

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DY Ay: Construction Quality Slipping?

Hey, remember that time my jewelry literally fell off me? I do. It was last Saturday night.

I was out with friends, "boozin', havin' a few laughs" as it's said in Chicago: The Musical. Anyway, I'm dressed sharp, my jewelry game sick. David Yurman on chest, wrist, and fingers. You know how I do. Someone says something that catches me as funny; I toss my head back in laughter... aaaaaand my necklace falls off me. 

Well, sort of. I was wearing a black diamond tag, set in black titanium. Turns out the tag is actually a pendant in two-pieces--an outer shell and an inner plate, the latter the piece on which the diamonds are arrayed. And that is the piece that fell off. Without having been so much as whacked, smacked, or jostled, the plate--clearly not well affixed--just took a soundless tumble out and down to the barroom floor. 

"Brian, your necklace, like, just fell off." 

Here's where I say thank God for friends. (Especially friends who notice stuff.) Here's where I also say what the hell?