The Jewelry Editor’s Guide to Gifting
Will Kahn, the jewelry and style editor behind @WillsNotebook, brings his impeccable eye to holiday gift ideas for all the delightfully specific people on your list.
Your Guide to Holiday Gifts, Curated by Will Kahn
Jewelry and style editor Will Kahn, known for his influential Instagram account @WillsNotebook, brings his expert eye to David Yurman with an exceptional edit of holiday jewelry gifts—for new moms, superstitious dads, stylish teens, and all the other one-of-a-kind people you’re shopping for.
“This Cable collar is it—chic, minimalist perfection. There is no better gift.”
Sculpted Cable distills David Yurman’s signature Cable form to its essence, with intricately carved fluting in a mesmerizing, wavelike pattern. With a shorter length that rests elegantly against the collarbone, this 18K gold necklace is undeniably glamorous.
“Got a superstitious dad? Good luck charms will become his daily talismans. I particularly love the St. Christopher amulet—he’s the patron saint of travelers. Bonus–no flight delays!”
Sculpted with symbolic motifs, our men’s Amulets collection honors your dreams, memories, and milestones. From protections to special powers, each piece holds a story, inviting you to collect and compose your own meaningful expressions.
“How about these earrings that give the look of three piercings? They’re edgy and still chic.”
Crafted in a modern mix of metals, these stacked huggie hoops—inspired by deconstructed chain links—create a new expression of our DY Mercer® collection. Layered silhouettes are meticulously crafted to give the illusion of multiple earrings in a single pair.
“Need a push present for the wife? I love these rings that look like multi-ring stacks. She’ll have a lot to do, so this is a no-brainer style for this busy time!”
Featuring our signature cushion- and oval-shapes and unique checkerboard facets, colorful gemstones bring radiance to stacked, sculptural forms. Layered with pavé-set diamonds in 18K gold, this DY Mercer® Color design gives the illusion of multiple rings in one.
“Got a surfer-bro husband? This gold and lapis lazuli bead bracelet would look especially good with his wetsuit—and can also be thrown on with his watch while he’s at work.”
Inspired by Evan Yurman's passion for rare stones, Spiritual Beads are symbolic strands, designed to be layered as you move through life’s journey. Each bead began as a stone and is precision-cut and polished to reflect your inner spirit.
“For the mom who has everything? The triple-wrap Sculpted Cable bracelet is everyday decadence for the most discerning lady.”
David Yurman’s first Cable bracelet was a gift to his wife and artistic partner, Sybil. Today, their son Evan Yurman evolves the iconic form in the Sculpted Cable collection. This gracefully carved bracelet makes a statement with its bold, intertwined sculptural form in 18K yellow gold.
“I think jewelry for this age should be small enough in scale to not be showy, but still have a presence, and it should be something they will want to wear long into adulthood. These little citrine and gold drops fit the bill.”
Châtelaine® is the perfect fusion of Sybil and David Yurman’s combined art—the marriage of a sculptor and a painter—form and color. These petite drop earrings feature Champagne citrine stones dangling from 18K gold hoops in our signature Cable design.
“For your sister-in-law who is more like a sister: this toggle-chain bracelet combines gold and sterling silver, making it easy to layer. It goes with everything.”
A nod to the historic art scene in downtown New York, home to David Yurman’s first sculpture studio, DY Mercer®'s sculptural oval links channel a creative spirit. With a modern mix of metals and textures, this bracelet lends effortless dimension to your stack.
