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?

Not Just for Justin Timberlake Anymore: Yurman Releases Lightning Men's Pieces to Public

Did you know David Yurman outfitted Justin Timberlake in all those haut accessories he donned on his 20/20 Experience World Tour last year? It's true, and I now enter this now-forty-three-week-old Instagram post as evidence:

Whoever snapped this clearly needs 
a lesson in visual staging.

The good news is, a mere ten months later, modified versions of the pieces designed exclusively for JT are now available to the public. Already in boutiques and slowly coming online are lightning bolt pieces from what appears to be a newly-christened Symbols Collection. 

Stay tuned for details on this collection--I'll have them as they emerge--but for now, take a gander at these two beauts presently being advertised on DavidYurman.com.

Exclusive: The Hidden Pieces on DavidYurman.com

Are you aware there is product on DavidYurman.com that can only be found by way of strategic search? That's right; there exist what are, essentially, hidden pieces on the site, pieces that fail to show when one performs an inventory browse or shops by category but remain there, present, behind a proverbial curtain all the while. Don't believe me? Dear reader, have not I earned your unblinking trust? But very well, if it is proof you desire, proof you shall have. Feast your eyes on these pulled-from-concealment men's collection beauties:

We'll start with this guy, a showstopper, truly, if ever there were one. The piece goes by the name of Pave Black Diamond Cushion Ring and retails for $5200. It's a dangerous one, I must say. Look but don't touch. You'll indubitably love it too much.

I love Yurman's (discontinued?) men's Petrvs line. I love the scarab motif. I love this ring. It costs $595. It's spectacular. You deserve it. Make it yours. Do it now.

Next we have a Tuxedo Agate Exotic Stone Ring for men. The design is clean and sleek, which allows the stone to carry (or fail to carry, depending on the cut received) the piece. The price? $550. Follow my link more information or to purchase.

I have truly saved the best for last. This (see left) is my favorite of the hidden gems. It's also one of my favorite recent-year DY men's ring designs. The stone? Meteorite. The shape of the face? Hexagonal. I saw this style at the Chicago boutique on Oak St. and fell in love fast and, evidently, hard, as I made the piece mine on impulse. I have never regretted for a moment the purchase. Now follow my link. On the other side awaits this magnificent ring, priced at $695. Don't think. Just buy.

Country Stars Don David Yurman: Get The Looks

Held last night at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas and broadcast live on CBS were the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Didn't you love that guy's--you know his name--performance? Oh, and didn't that one songstress look ravishing? You know the one. That... lady.

Yeah, OK, so I'll admit it: I'm not the biggest country music fan, and by that I mean I'm not a fan at all. Still, when I hear that persons of note were seen working David Yurman, I make it my business to--if nothing else--contrive interest. So, with that, here's a rundown of wearers and pieces worn last night at the ACM honors.

Pictured here (to the left) is Ms. Carrie Underwood (Hey! There's a name I actually know!), looking sumptuous in a floral-print dress. Last night she sported not only a Signature Black Diamond Pinky Ring, which retails for $6800, but also a pair of chandelier earrings, which, sadly, are not available online due to their being part of the company's High Jewelry Collection (its one-of-a-kind pieces are available only in certain boutiques or by special order).

Next up is Jason Aldean, who took home the prize for male vocalist of the year. He rocked a Pave Chevron Double-Sided Cross necklace ($8420), a Black Diamond Lion Claw Amulet pendant ($1795), and a Chevron Pave Diamond Ring ($1650).

Third (and finally) we have Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square, the twosome that won Best Vocal Duo of the Year. Keifer arrived on the scene Sunday wearing a Pave Black Diamond Armory Necklace (price tag: $1250).

Which look do you love? Who wore DY best? Sound off; post a comment or send me an E-mail. (Just don't make me listen to the pictured individuals' music. Hehe.)