The only thing David Yurman wonders about opening a flagship store in Boston this summer is why it took so long.

“It’s one of the greatest cities in the United States,” said the jewelry designer. “Contrary to popular belief, Boston does have a sense of style and one of the most educated consumers in the world. So far, we’ve been very well accepted there.”

Yurman, whose eponymous jewelry line is synonymous with luxury, will be in Boston Wednesday night for a private cocktail reception to celebrate his new Copley Place store. And while the former sculptor is enjoying about $700 million in sales per year, he’s still an artist at heart.

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