In 2016, David Yurman Women's Soars, Men's Stumbles

Ah, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

It is 2016, and the women's collections from David Yurman are imaginative, inspired, iconic, and the men's are... well, they are there. Here are some visuals to help:

clockwise from top left: women's Chatelaine ring,
women's Solari bracelets and earrings,
men's Maritime Shackle ring,
men's Forged Carbon tag

Image Credit: David Yurman

It's been a good year for the David Yurman women's collections. Early in 2016, the Chatelaine Collection, named and inspired by "the mistress of the Chateau," swept onto the scene with offerings equal parts elegant and vivacious. This summer, the collection will expand to include additional offerings, including this jaw-droppingly glamorous cocktail ring (a variation of which is also pictured above):

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

Image Credit: David Yurman

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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