David Yurman brought the fine-jewelry industry into fashion’s inner circle recently when the Fashion Group International presented the designer with its Star Gazer Award. Yurman was chosen, the group said, in recognition of his status as an American icon and innovator of fine jewelry design.

First known for his signature sterling silver and 18k gold Cable Collection, David Yurman has grown into an internationally known luxury brand boasting both fine jewelry and watches. Other recipients of this year’s award included Kate Spade and Neiman Marcus’s Sherri Donghia.