“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 Leopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spotted Bangle Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Yellow Gold Leopard designed as a twisted bangle bracelet, decorated with black enamel spots, cabochon emerald eyes, and pavé-set diamonds. The...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Repousse Leopard Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
From Kingdom Collection Repoussé Leopard Hinged Cuff Bracelet. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, eyes mounted with grean cabochon pear cut emeralds. Hinged lock-clasp; stamped David Webb ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Double Leopard Bangle Bracelet in 18K Gold
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
David Webb double leopard bangle bracelet in 18K yellow gold with black enamel spots and emerald eyes. The leopards are biting a pavé diamond ring with 52 round brilliant-cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Repousse Finish Leopard Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Yellow gold Leopard cuff by David Webb. The cuff has a repousse Leopard head and body. This leopard cuff bracelet made of 18k yellow gold and is from Kingdom Collection....
Yellow Gold
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 Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Spotted Panthere Cuff Bangle Bracele
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A vintage and rare find from the one and only David Webb! Circa 1980's, this 18k yellow gold David Webb panther bangle bracelet is designed white en...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Panther Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Double Panther Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panther Bracelet features two full body panthers facing each other pa...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Lion Vintage Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be captivated by the timeless allure of this vintage David Webb cuff bracelet, exquisitely designed with two majestic lions facing each other. This bracelet showcases the ...
Yellow Gold
Rare, 18k Yellow Gold 4.10 Cttw Diamond Double Panther Bracelet by Emis Beros
By Emis Beros
Located in Troy, MI
Emis Beros was an award-winning jewelry designer and manufacturer. Her career started under esteemed jeweler Mr. Harry Winston in New York. Within a few years of working for him, she...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1.68 Ctw White Brilliant Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Chimera Panther Bangle Bracelet
Located in Perry, FL
Incredible 18k gold and diamond (approx 1.68 ctw) double chimera panther head bangle. It has a significant amount of diamonds and heavy 18k gold, truly impressive craftsmanship - it ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
William Ruser Vintage Yellow Gold Saturday Child Bracelet
By William Ruser
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s William Ruser iconic Saturday Child Bracelet, measuring 6 1/2 inches in length with each Child figure measuring 1 1/4 inch in length and 1/4 inch wide, weighing 61 Grams ...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold and Platinum Gem Set Tiger Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Tiger Ring, the top of the ring measures 7/8 x 1/2 inch, the top is set with numerous Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Zolotas Yellow Gold and Diamond Chimera Lion Head Ring
By Zolotas
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Zolotas Greece 18k Yellow Gold Chimera, Lion Head form ring, the Head measures 3/8 x 3/8 inch with the body in a tapering wrap around design, all hand textured and chased...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company "T" Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2023 Tiffany & Company "T" collection 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet, 1.5 M.M thick and set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling approximately .70 Carat. Wrist size 6 1/2 i...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Marco Bicego "Africa" Gold Diamond and Pearl Cuff Bracelet
By Marco Bicego
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2020 Marco Bicego "Africa" Collection large 18k Yellow and White Gold Cuff Bracelet, the top measures 2 inches across and 1 inch wide and is set with 2 Pearls measuring 13.5 X ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Tennis Raquet Form Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1900 - 1910 Late Victorian Bangle Bracelet in the form of a Tennis Raquet, the 14k Yellow Gold bracelet measures 1/8 inch wide with the top measuring 1 1/2 inches, the top of t...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
