“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.
14K Yellow Gold Brushed Puffed Gucci Link Bracelet 7.75"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet measures 7.75 inches in length Weight: 23.58 grams
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Paperclip Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: round diamonds = 0.50cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Length: 7.50 inches Weight: 3.39 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Paperclip Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: round cut = 0.50cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Length: 7.50 inches Weight: 3.39 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Ring Size: 5 Weight: 1.60 grams
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Triple Wrap Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: round cut = 1.21cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Weight: 24.44 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gurhan 24 Karat Yellow Gold Hoopla Black Diamond Band
By Gurhan
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Gurhan Material: 24K yellow gold Diamond: 5 round cut = 0.16cttw Color: Black Ring Size: 6.5 Weight: 5.05 grams
Black Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Open Link Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An iconic statement piece from David Webb, this exceptional bracelet captures everything collectors admire about the legendary American jewelry house—bold scale, architectural design...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Belt Motif Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exemplifies the brand's signature craftsmanship and unique design. Fashioned as an anchor buckle, the...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage David Webb 18K Black Enamel Link Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Flushing, NY
Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Marked: WEBB 18K Approximate Dimensions: 18.5 cm (Unclasped Length) 2.5 cm (Width) 86.5 Grams in weight ** All dimensions listed above are appr...
18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Head Pantheres in Black Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A maker who stands unequaled in his bold use of colored enamel and love of animal motifs, David Webb’s creations offer a playful escape from the everyday. His strikingly imaginative designs filled with eye-catching geometric elements and remarkable use of color quickly became the favorite amongst celebrities and fashion aficionados alike. Designed as an articulated hinged bangle, the two opposing black enamel panthers, with bezel-set ruby eyes and a circular-cut diamond nose and collar, holding a circular-cut diamond hoop in their teeth, their white enamel bodies decorated with sculpted 18k gold stripes and spots, mounted in 18k gold and platinum, wrist size 6.25 inches. A skilled jeweler as well as an innovative designer, Webb often worked closely with the production of his pieces. With extreme attention to detail and devotion to the quality of his work, Webb’s creations form a unique marriage of fashion and luxury. The designer’s signature style, often contrasting enamel and both precious and semi-precious gemstones, remains unmistakable. Webb was fond of using enamel to add color to his designs. Enamel is a decorative coating applied to a metal; and in Webb’s case, his metal of choice was usually yellow gold. The contrast of bright yellow gold with his enamel detailing creates a bold look that is quintessential Webb. Perhaps the jewelry that Webb is most known for are his wide-ranging collection of animal bracelets, brooches and pins. Animals are common in jewelry everywhere, but nobody does animals like David Webb; the first of David Webb’s animal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 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
