Briefs: Forte out, Bronze in, Book Soon

'Ello, dear reader. Have you missed me? Well I have missed you, as well as David Yurman news, of which there has been precious little as of late. Still, fall/winter is just around the corner, with the kickoff rooftop soiree, if it is being held this year, coming in July or August. To tide us over until then, here is a roundup of the latest tidbits:

Exclusive First Look: David Yurman Hides Secret Messages in Clever New DY Whispers Collection

...And you won't even need a decoder ring to read them! Just in time for Valentine's Day 2017, David Yurman is releasing new cable cuff bracelets from a collection designated DY Whispers—fitting given each of the pieces quietly transmits a message but only to the wearer. Take a look to see what I mean:

The David Yurman F/W '15-16 Press Preview Roundup

This week David Yurman previewed its fall-winter '15-16 collections to select press at its corporate headquarters in New York City. Out of love for you, dear reader, I've gone ahead and done the tiresome, time-consuming work of combing through social media--and scanning every single post tagged "David Yurman"--to get you the scoop. Here's what I've been able to dig up thus far:

Coming soon are bow rings designed by Evan Yurman in honor of and tribute to his mother, Sybil

There are conflicting reports as to whether or not the pieces are designed for wear primarily on the pinky finger. What is clear, however, is that Evan designed the pieces for Sybil who, apparently, has always desired a bow ring. Previewed were rings with pave-set rubies and sapphires (see below). The price point is unknown at this time.

Image Credit: stylewriternyc (Instagram)

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Briefs: Poll Results, Anticipated Arrivals, Visit to Townhouse

Why hello again, dear reader! Have you missed me? Actually, I haven't really been away. There's just been little on which to report, as is typically the case in this transitional time between winter and spring. That being said, I do have a few notes and notices to post, which are as follows:

The reader-selected winner of our "What's Your Favorite David Yurman Women's Collection?" is... Cable Classics.
What Yurman starting out designing remains, evidently, the fan favorite.

Moving right along, the reader-selected winner of the "What's Your Favorite David Yurman Men's Collection" is... Meteorite.
It's interesting; our female readers enjoy the timeless, while our male readership prefers the ancient. (The Gibeon Meteorite from which the pieces in the collection are made is an estimated four billion years old.) Hey, to each his own, right?

Next, I have to mention that there appears to be a snag in the production or distribution lines of new men's product at DY.

Oh, honeycomb, where art thou?

I mean, shoot, the honeycomb pieces (see left) of the Meteorite Collection and a wrap-around ring from Carbon Fiber were teased back in November. None has yet (as of time of writing) to make it to market. And so, I guess, the waiting (or wanting?) game continues. I'll continue to check up on the status of these. If I hear anything, I'll happily report out.







Finally, hey--you know what?--when there's no news to report, the enterprising blogger makes his own, and so with that, allow me to announce that
I'll be making a visit to the David Yurman Townhouse on Madison Avenue in New York City this month. 
Expect upon my return a full review with photos and recommendations to boot.

With that, dear reader, I'm out for now. I shan't be away long, though. (And that's a promise.)

The Bigger Shame: Britney Spears's New Album Is Horrible or the Fact She's Wearing David Yurman in Promoting Said?

Check out my glorious jewelry.
Pay no attention to my criminally-bad music.

So Britney Spears's new album Britney Jean, which critics have nigh universally panned, dropped on December 3. My question to you, dear reader, is this:

What's the bigger shame: that this album is a mess of filler and overproduced dreck or the fact that Brit Brit is donning DY in the promotion of said mess? At the end of the proverbial day, what is, to you, worse: the production of bad music or the cheapening of a stately luxury brand? 

Briefs: A New Yurmanagram and Cable for Kids

I'll begin this posting by sharing with you a most-beautiful Instagram uploaded to the web by @davidyurman this midday. Pictured are designer sketches of what has become the company's 14x7mm Amethyst Waverly Bracelet, which retails for $2950. If you compare these mockups to the actual product, you'll notice the artisans at David Yurman have done a masterful job rendering the two-dimensional sketches into three-dimensional sculpted silver. Really, the only difference between the illustrations and the final design is that the band of pave diamonds has been narrowed a bit in the final-form piece. Whether this was done for aesthetic, structural, or cost reasons remains unknown.

Now, then, let us proceed onward to update number two. Today's E-mail blast from DavidYurman.com (see right) contains a promotional message related to the brand's line of designer jewelry for children. No, you read that right. High-end designer jewelry for children. I know; I don't wholly get it either, but hey, there must be a market for fine children's jewelry or goodness knows the line wouldn't have proliferated as it has. (At the time of writing, some twenty-nine pieces for children are available for purchase on DavidYurman.com). While company advertising copy maintains the gifting of sized-down DY is a beautiful way to "commemorate an important milestone" in a youngster's life, I have to say I remain skeptical. Then again, I'm not a parent, and so maybe I'm not in a position to comment. I will say this, though: what I see in this Cable Kids collection is a little girls' line. Excuse me, but where are the pieces for the little boys, the hip-high DYguys of this world? Oh wait. I'm supposed to be against this whole adorning-kids-in-DY thing. Disregard, please.

Briefs: Two New Yurmanagrams and DY Is Coming to YYZ

What's new in the world of David Yurman? Give me three--exactly three--minutes of your time, and I'll get you up to speed.

To begin, @DavidYurman has been busy on Instagram these last two days. The 'gram to the left was posted yesterday, the 25th, while the one to the right was posted earlier today. (Want to look closer? Give each image a click.)

The piece pictured resembles DY's Signature
Oval Ring ($2650), only it appears more
round than oblong. I'd love to be a fly on
the wall in that production studio!

DY returned to form today, posting
this piece of ad-art, which showcases new
Renaissance bracelets ($4800 for sterling
varieties, $15750 for 18k gold)

David Yurman's original cable bracelet

Before moving on, I'd like to point out for those who do not know the likely reason the bracelets in the second 'gram are part of a collection titled "Renaissance." Take a look here (right) at David Yurman's original cable bracelet, which was handmade by the designer himself back in 1983. Does the designation make sense now? The original cable is enjoying a renaissance in DY's Renaissance collection! How apropos.

OK, now to promulgate my third and final brief. David Yurman is evidently building its first boutique in Canada, a country that has recently been identified as number 8 on the list of the world's wealthy. The boutique is set to open in Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, a venue that strives to sate the "aspirational rich," later this year.

All right, so there you have it. You are caught up on your Yurman news, and look at that: You have some thirty-odd seconds to spare. Why not spend that time sounding off? Post a comment below or write me an E-mail. Let's go; now you're down to twenty-nine seconds!

A Jasper Ring and New Cable Cuff Land on DY.com

Red Jasper Exotic Stone Ring, $550

That's right; there are two new additions to the ever-expanding David Yurman men's collection available online at DavidYurman.com. Those additions are a Red Jasper Exotic Stone Ring, priced at $550, and a 6.5-millimeter Thoroughbred Cable Cuff, which rings up at $450. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, only a singular size--that of a ten (10)--is available for the former, while the latter, of course, is adjustable, all the while tending to fit a "standard medium wrist." Remember, if you elect to buy from DavidYurman.com, your order will come to you by way of Neiman Marcus fulfillment out of Texas, which means you may potentially, if you live out of state, save on sales tax. Also, keep in mind standard, ground shipping is always complimentary when you purchase through DavidYurman.com. (Express shipping is also available; the rate is discounted.)

Thoroughbred Cable Cuff, $450

What is my take on these new offerings, you ask? Well do let me tell you. I think I'll have to see the jasper ring in person to render a verdict. If the hue of the stone is more crimson than clay, I'm all about it. If it is the reverse, eh, I suppose that will do (albeit not for me). As for the cuff, I love, love, love the overall design, the aesthetic, but I have to admit I find the relative thickness of the piece wanting. I like my cuffs clunky and crafted to intimidate. This one looks as though it could potentially get lost on one's wrist... but maybe that's just me. What are your thoughts on these new arrivals? Sound off in the comments section or by writing me an E-mail.

A New Yurmanagram

@DavidYurman posted some new ad-art to Instagram this evening in which the company's Waverly bracelets for women are featured.

Personally speaking, I can't get enough of these clunky, oversize wraps. DY has done a brilliant job, I feel, rendering down his classic cable and building it back up bigger and--dare I say it--better than ever before. Indeed, what the chocolate bar is the to fun-size morsel, the Waverly bracelet is to the timeless--albeit undeniably subtle--cable. And, heck, if given the option, who would choose bite-size over behemoth? #WaverlyfortheWin