“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 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 Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The cuff features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.15 carats, enhanced by baguette-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 2.35 carats, complemented by oval...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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 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 Cabochon Ruby Bone Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into timeless sophistication with this vintage David Webb slip-on bangle, a striking example of the maison’s legendary craftsmanship and bold design aesthetic. Expertly crafted ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Sculptural Gemstone and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K Gold
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
David Webb with this exquisite bangle bracelet, a striking creation that blends bold design with timeless elegance. Hand-crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, the piece features a...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Geneva, CH
David Webb 18K gold, ruby and diamond bracelet. The wide openwork strap set with oval rubies weighing approximately 5.00 carats cabochon rubies and round diamonds weighing approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Webb Emerald Sapphire & Diamond Cuff Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Presenting the vintage David Webb cuff bracelet, expertly crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum. This stunning piece is adorned with a round cabochon blue sapphire, weighing approx...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Bangle Bracelet Bangle Bracelet features seven flower stations set with Marquise-shaped Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds and acc...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
54.5 cts Emerald Ruby Sapphire Cuff Bracelet in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Make a dazzling impression with this luxurious multicolor gemstone bracelet handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold. Adorned with 55 natural emeralds, rubies, and sapphires weighing a t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Bulgari Sapphire Diamond Cuff Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Accents
By Bulgari
Located in Fairfield, CT
Bulgari Sapphire Diamond Cuff Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Accents This Bulgari cuff bracelet is made in 18K yellow gold and features two cabochon-cut blue sapphires totaling appr...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
