David Yurman | 159,089 followers on LinkedIn. Discover the artistry and inspiration of America’s preeminent jewelry designer. | Art is the foundation of David Yurman. It is the story of the company’s beginning and its future. Founded by two artists, David and Sybil Yurman, in New York in 1980, the family-owned jewelry brand is rooted in artistic inspiration, craftsmanship and unconventional yet elegant designs.