Udi Behr, an award-winning jewelry designer, is a native of Israel who lived through three wars
determined to create things of beauty and promote peace. Udi’s fame as an original designer took off upon his arrival in New York City in 1983. Udi has won acclaim everywhere, from The New York Times to People Magazine for his iconic love and Pride jewelry, including Designer of the Year honors from Luxury Magazine and the Matthew Shepard Foundation’s Essential Piece award. His jewelry collections have been showcased in leading retail stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Fortunoff’s, Zales, Helzberg ,Macy’s, and worn by celebrities including Elton John, Ringo Star, Jay Leno, Gwen Stefani, Cyndi Lauper, Sharon Stone, Ludacris and many others.
Creative Director and Jewelry Designer
I have lived in New York for most of my adult life (since 1983) and this great, one-of-a-kind city has truly inspired me in my search to find a way to combine jewelry design with a message of understanding and compassion. The message I try to deliver to the world in everything I do is that of the beauty we can find in each other. My jewelry celebrates the diversity of humanity and provides me with the opportunity to share my vision with the world. In my jewelry design, as well as in my daily life, I look for ways to allow people to Look Good and to Do Good. I not only do this through the element of design, but also by giving away a portion of my proceeds to charitable organizations that promote understanding and compassion.
Awards And Recognition
- 2014 Marriage equality USA honor award
- 2010 Essential Peace Award by the Sheppard Organization
- 2007 Watch of the Year — InStore Magazine
- 2005 Designer of the Year — JCK Magazine