“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.
Iconic David Webb Rock Crystal Chimera Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Iconic David Webb Rock Crystal Chimera Bangle A bangle featuring carved rock crystal, pear shaped emeralds, oval shaped rubies and round cut diamonds. Measurements: approximately 6...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Turquoise And Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Turquoise and Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet A bangle featuring textured gold as snake skin set with a turquoise and diamond head Measurements: 2.75" in diameter (flexib...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Iconic Verdura Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bangle
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Verdura Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bangle A Verdura black jade cuff bracelet, centered with a antique starburst motif set with an emerald framed with antique diamonds Signed a...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold
David Webb Ruby and Diamond Lion Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Ruby and Diamond Lion Bangle Bracelet A lion motif bracelet featuring cabochon rubies with green enamel in the center of each ruby. The lion head is set with round cut di...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Emerald Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald Bangle Bracelet A bangle featuring emerald beads set with round cut diamonds Measurements: approximately 6" long Signed Webb Accompanied with a certificate ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Emerald, Platinum
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, and Emerald Disc Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Amethyst and Emerald Disc Bangle 7.52 ct of amethyst 16.35 ct of Emeralds 5.96 ct diamond 8.79 ct center oval sapphire
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Bangle A bold and masterful creation by David Webb, this extraordinary bangle exudes regal elegance with its intricate craftsmanship and captiv...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Diamonds, Cabochon Emeralds Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bracelet by David Webb crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum, mounted with 14 lovely green cabochon emeralds and round cut diamonds. Bracelet Width: 0.8 inches Inside Cir...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Raja Tears Green Emeralds, Rubies, Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning and exceptionally gemmy David Webb Raja Tears bracelet, a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This exquisite bracelet showcases a captivating buc...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular and exciting David Webb 18K Yellow Gold gemstone bracelet with diamonds. The gemstones include emeralds, sapphires,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Cross River Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Emerald 20.62 cts.; Dia. 3.44 cts.; Sapphire 3.28 cts. Size: 2.5" in diameter Creator: David Webb Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 50 grams Period: 2018 The David Webb ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
David Webb Gold, Diamond and Emerald Tiger Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Fine and unusual diamond, emerald, platinum, and 18K yellow gold, bangle bracelet by David Webb. It resembles a tiger head, with cabochon emerald eyes and black enamel stripes, adorn...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
