“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.
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960's Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Twist Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hinged links of textured yellow gold and platinum depicting a twist motif Platinum links feature bead set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing 5.60 carat total - G colo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Twisted Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a oval shaped bangle bracelet comprised of grooved twisted rope motif Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds bead set on platinum-topped segments Weighing approximately 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Bulgari 3.40 CTW Diamond 18 Two-Tone Gold Vintage Celtica Tubogas Cuff Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a deeply grooved tubogas style cuff with arching segments Middle segments are topped with white gold and pavéd with diamonds Round brilliant cut and weighing approximatel...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 1980's Multi-Gem Citrine Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Link Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hinged links with grooved geometric motif alternating with bezel set gemstone sides and pearls Gemstones are 3.5 to 8.0 mm oval shaped cabochon amethyst, citrine, garnet...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Bulgari French 1970's Diamond 18K Gold Yellow Vintage Triple Spiga Wrap Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a flexible tubogas style wrap bracelet comprised of 'Spiga' motif zigzag segments Featuring rounded terminals with round brilliant cut diamonds in pavéd segments Weighing...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage X Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as multiple rows of yellow gold twisted rope motif Featuring three raised platinum 'X' motif stations Bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.05 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Baroque Pearl and Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Webb Material: 18K yellow gold & platinum Diamonds: 44 round brilliant cut = 2.65cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: bracelet measures 40mm wide Weight: 118 grams
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Yurman Diamond Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful David Yurman cuff bracelet, crafted in 14K yellow gold and designed with the brand’s iconic twisted cable motif. The bracelet features a pair of sculptural yellow gold c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb South Sea Pearl Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A creation of the David Webb salon from the 1970s, this cuff bracelet is composed of 18K gold, South Sea pearls and diamonds. The tapering hinged form is set with three South Sea pea...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-Century 26-Pearl & Diamond Wave Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold, Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A striking Mid-Century diamond and pearl bangle crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, designed with sculptural interlocking wave motifs that cradle a total of 26 lustrous cultured pearls...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Encrusted 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A strong yet wearable yellow gold bracelet centered around three cultured South Sea pearls. Each pearl nests between 2 end caps, which have been set with round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Bypass Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 14k yellow gold bypass hinged bangle bracelet featuring an elegant design where pearls accent the rows of diamonds on either side, gradually graduating toward the top. At t...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
