“Women are tired of jewelry-looking jewelry,” celebrated American designer David Webb once noted. In response, he created a menagerie of whimsical animals rendered as rings, brooches, earrings and, especially, bangle bracelets. This playfulness permeates all Webb’s work, which is characterized by brightly hued enamel and color-saturated semiprecious stones like coral, azurmalachite and turquoise, the notable exception being the clear, elegant rock crystal for which he had an affinity.
The North Carolina native apprenticed with his uncle, a silversmith, before moving to New York, where he established David Webb Inc. in 1948. He had no formal training in jewelry design. Instead, he culled inspiration from the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Americas, as well as the traditions of India and China — influences discernible in such pieces as his collar necklaces and talisman-like sautoirs.
Webb’s first animal bracelet was produced in 1957. His most famous, the zebra, took shape in 1963; its stripes now form the company’s logo. Although Webb died in 1975, his company continues to produce designs drawn from his extensive archives, and every piece is still made in the workshop above its Madison Avenue store.
Find an alluring collection of David Webb jewelry on 1stDibs, including earrings, brooches and other accessories.
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Double Head Lion Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Double Head Lion Bracelet. Wrist size: inner circumference 16.0 cm (6 ¼ in) Designed as an articulated hinged bangle, the two opposing black e...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Open Link Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An iconic statement piece from David Webb, this exceptional bracelet captures everything collectors admire about the legendary American jewelry house—bold scale, architectural design...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel With Gemstones And Diamonds Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional bracelet by David Webb is a bold celebration of color, craftsmanship, and unmistakable style. Masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold, it features the designer’s sign...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum Double Lion Black Enamel Sapphire Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary beauty and rarity of this vintage David Webb Double Lion Head Bracelet. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite piec...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ruby and Diamond Black Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Red Ruby Diamond Bull Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exemplifies the extraordinary cr...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Belt Motif Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exemplifies the brand's signature craftsmanship and unique design. Fashioned as an anchor buckle, the...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet wit fit approximately up to a 7-inch wrist Weight: 96.38 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb, 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb diamond bangle embodies the house’s bold American modernism. Architectural black enamel forms a graphic mosaic against rich gold, centered by pavé diamonds. Sculptura...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Bracelet, Late 20th Century
By David Webb
Located in Queens, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Bracelet, fabricated with sculpted gold links, adorned with five platinum prong set old European cut diamonds weighing approx. 1.80, 1.65,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 5 Carat Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking cuff bracelet by David Webb is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with over 5 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, offering exceptional presence and refined br...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This authentic David Webb 18 carats yellow gold bracelet Bracelet 15mm wide. Inner circumstances 6.25 inches, 53 x 53mm Marked: Webb 18k Total Weight : 87.3 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Hand Made Bracelet Bangle 18k Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Unique Hand Made Bracelet Bangle Shape Solid 18k Yellow Gold semi flexible (see video) Approx Weight: 104 grams Circumference approx 7.5' inch Width: 1' inch Circa 1970's...
Yellow Gold
