“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 Emerald and Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald and Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet A bangle featuring a large center cabochon emerald set with round cut diamonds, pear shape sapphires and cabochon emeralds M...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 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
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
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
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 Diamond Rock Crystal White Gold Platinum Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold And Platinum Diamond Rock Crystal Bangle Bracelet by David Webb. This exquisite David Webb bangle bracelet features a striking blend of 18k white gold and platinum. ...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Roberto Legnazzi Rock Crystal Diamonds and Emerald Panther Bracelet
By Roberto Legnazzi
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The Roberto Legnazzi crystal, emerald, and diamond panther bangle bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum is a stunning piece of jewelry that seamlessly combines luxury with ar...
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb White Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Platinum Zebra Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Platinum White Horse Bracelet Impressive 18k gold and platinum white enamel horse bracelet, crafted by David...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Zorab Creation 25.68-Carat Fancy Diamonds Intense Two-Faced Rams Bangle
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Sauvage Collection- One of a Kind Bangle A two-faced Ram bangle holds the fiery 36.15-carat Spessartite Garnet in the middle displays the symphony of this ...
Diamond, Black Spinel, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Palladium
David Webb Kingdom Bracelet Ram Aries Gold Platinum Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A spectacular David Webb Kingdom Collection bracelet with a ram head, made of 18k gold and platinum, featuring gemstones. The ram's head forms the c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
