“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.
Vintage 1960s David Webb Double Headed Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with blue enamel over 18k yellow gold and platinum with 6 Cabochon Rubies and 64 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 6 1/2 inches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$5,658Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.63 in D 0.56 in L 8.47 in
Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Emerald Enamel Yellow Gold Frogs Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling ...
Vintage David Webb Double Frog Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1980s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 13.9 grams Maker: David Webb *Enamel is in great condition Band Width: 5.25mm Cond...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$31,988Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.79 in L 7.25 in
DAVID WEBB 1976 Enameled Bracelet In Solid 18kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled bracelet designed by David Webb (1925-1975). This is a beautiful colorful bracelet, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. The b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb White Enamel, Diamond And Ruby Double Panthere Head Bracelet.
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb White Enamel, Diamond And Ruby Double Panthere Head Bracelet. Crafted in 18k white gold and platinum. This bracelet features a diamond encrusted ring in the center, flanke...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Hidalgo 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel 3D Frog Link Bracelet
By Hidalgo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This incredible, modern gold frog link bracelet is an authentic Hidalgo design! The beautiful bracelet features detailed 3-D frog links with green and red enamel accents. There are 1...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$160,000
W 1.5 in L 6.88 in
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
Zolotas Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Rubies Diamonds 1970s
By Zolotas
Located in Paris, FR
ZOLOTAS Bracelet in chiseled 18 kt yellow gold highlighted with blue enamel foliage motif Punctuated with rubies and diamonds. The bracelet is hinged in two places with a spring mech...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Lady Bug Diamond, Enamel and Yellow Gold Bracelet in 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
This exclusive Lady bug diamond, enamel and yellow gold bracelet is unique and beautifully handcrafted in 18k yellow gold. Diamond weight : 0.55 carat Metal : 18K yellow gold Meas...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Ruby and Enamel Frog Pin in 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
David Webb Ruby and Enamel Frog Pin in 18K Yellow Gold. The pin measures 2 by 1.25 inches and weighs 46 grams. Stamped webb 18k.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Green Enamel Ruby Eyes Frog Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A playful and highly collectible David Webb frog brooch crafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold and vibrant green enamel. Designed with Web...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Double Head Lion Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Double Head Lion Bracelet. Wrist size: inner circumference 16.0 cm (6 ¼ in) Designed as an articulated hinged bangle, the two opposing black e...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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 Green Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous David Webb Frog bracelet is amazing and for a smaller wrist. Made in 18 kt., the stylized frog with braided legs applied all ov...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White enamel Open Link Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of luxury with the David Webb Yellow Gold Fluted Enamel Bracelet, a true testament to the brand's iconic craftsmanship. This masterpiece is artistry personified,...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Gold Diamond, Cabochon, Ruby Sapphire Hinged Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb: made of 18k yellow gold this bracelet is of a hinged design. Fits as if it's a bangle with an easy mechanism to put it on and off. Encrusted with beautiful gems like rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
