The Preview of New Men's DY that the S/S '14 Catalog Didn't Give You

Those on the David Yurman mailing list were treated this week to a new S/S '14 promotional catalog... and that's about all there is to say about it. While the mailer was tastefully composed (as all DY catalogs are), none of its arrays especially dazzled, which can probably be blamed on the fact most of the product featured was standard 2013-2014 Yurman fare. Fortunately, for those of us craving the new or, better, not yet released, there is Instagrammer @carito410 who this week shared the following to the social media platform:

At Last, a David Yurman F/W '13-14 Men's Collection Preview (Now with Tag Necklaces!)

Late last night Instagram user @burniebear shared these (see below) images, which were captured, it seems, at a DY fall preview event at/for Nordstrom Perimeter in Atlanta, Georgia. Revealed are three bracelets and several rings, mostly band-style, from David Yurman's F/W '13-14 Men's Collection. Revel in the artistry. (My impressions are posted as image captions.)

Of the three designs showcased here,
my initial preference is for the middle one,
though I suppose I should see all in their full glory
before making any verdicts.

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.

Who's Afraid of Roy G. Biv? Yurman Embraces the Luminous This Spring

Bye, bye, Bundchen.

In DY's latest E-mail blast and website feature, the company is encouraging the public to cast off the mantle of winter and go bright and bold. The fresh-from-Photoshop marketing materials are, in color as well as feel, sumptuous but ethereal, light and yet impossibly bright. For two seasons now, DY.com has been awash in black-and-white Bundchen. Now, not only is the company embracing the technicolor, it is doing so with a fresh face--a brunette beauty who never before  has been featured (I think) in a DY campaign.

Fresh and festive is the DY Spring-Summer 2013 collection.

I could be wrong, but I believe this marketing departure a likely harbinger of the start of the David Yurman Spring-Summer 2013 season, something to which I have, for some weeks now, looked forward. (I understand, too, that a new exotic stone for men in the color of burnt orange has quietly dropped at the Townhouse. It seems we gents will also get the chance to go brash and bold for summer.)