“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 Hand Hammered Finish Yellow Gold Chunky Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Substantial chunky bracelet by David Webb, in 18k yellow gold, hand hammered finish, swirl motif. Bracelet will fit a 7.25" wrist, width at the center widest point - 1". Marked on t...
Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet Bangle
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Original Lalaounis Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet From Greece Measurements: circumference is approx 6.5' inches Hallmarked: Lalaounis sign, 750, Greece, A21, MECAN marks ca...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Italian Twisted Swirl Bangle Hand Made Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Twisted Swirl Bangle Italian made 18k Yellow Gold approx 43 grams Hand Made Twisted design. Bracelet will fit an approx. 7" wrist Circumference approx 7' inch Width: approx ...
Yellow Gold
LALAoUNIS Vintage Swirl Design Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Original Lalaounis Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Hand made in Greece by the famous illias Lalaounis Hand Hammered Length: approx 7.75'inches Width: approx 20 mm Weight approx 56 grams pre-owned In excellent condition Ilias Lalaounis was a pioneer of Greek jewelry...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Hammered Bangle Cuff Bracelet 18k Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Original Tiffany & Co. Picasso Designed Bangle Designed by Paloma Picasso Beautiful Hammered Texture 18k Yellow Gold approx 156 grams Width: approx 50mm wide / 2' inch. Circumfe...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garrard 18k Gold Cord Coiled Bangle Bracelet
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Garrard 18k Gold Cord Coiled Bangle Bracelet Details: Signed G & Co., Italy, with English Hallmarks, Weight: 64.9 grams. Inner circle measures 6 3/4 inc...
18k 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 Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Cuff Wave Bangle Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the brand's iconic style and exceptional craftsmanship. Cra...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Crossover Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the timeless elegance of the David Webb Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Crossover Bracelet, a masterpiece that reflects the brand's iconic craftsmanship and design ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 1977 New York Vintage Bangle Bracelet in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Bangle bracelet designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An sleek and elegant bangle bracelet, created in New York city at the atelier of David Webb, back in the late 1970's. This bracelet has been crafted with four fluted stations, in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. It is fitted with an invisible hinge, a push boxed lock and a hinged security slash for extra safety. Weight: 94.74 Grams (60.74 Dwt.). Size: The inside circumference is 6.65 Inches (17 Cm). Measurements: Thickness of 15 mm (0.59 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped, with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed, "WEBB 18KT". David Webb (1925-1975) was an American jeweler. On July 28, 1948, he founded David Webb, the company, which opened at 2 West 46th Street. Among his clients were Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Barbara Streisand and Beyoncé have also worn his jewelry. Born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1925, Webb was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs. In 1964, The Duke of Windsor purchased a bracelet for his wife. Diana Vreeland, a noted columnist and editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra bangle...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Hammered Flat Link Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Curb-link bracelet in high-polished hammered finish 18k yellow gold, accented by round brilliant-cut diamonds set in platinum on the edges. TYPE: VINTAGE BRACELETS...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold Warty Textured Diamond Sections Wide Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet speak volumes, crafted by David Webb it features a raised bumpy design with textured accents and diamond sections throughout. Made in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
