“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.
$14,800
W 0.63 in Dm 2.56 in
Ruby, Tsavorite, Sapphire, Diamond Elephant Bangle in Silver 925 and 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.52 carat, Tsavorite 0.30 carat, Blue Sapphire 0.23 carat and Diamond 0.17 carat Bangle set in Silver 925 and 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Diameter: 6.5 cm Total Weight:...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver
$40,722 / item
H 1.82 in W 2.37 in L 2.37 in
Contemporary Yellow Gold Elephant Cuff Bracelet with Diamond by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Cuff Bracelet, Yellow Gold by MAZARIN Dimensions: W 6 x H 4.6 cm. Materials: 109.7 g of recycled yellow gold 750/1000. 1 pear-shaped cut diamond...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Elephant Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Elephant Bangle Bracelet - The width of the bangle is 5.1mm. The inside diameter is 2.4 inches. The bracelet weighs 27 grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Elephant Cuff Bracelet CA17-061926
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Southampton, PA
This bold Carrera y Carrera cuff bracelet is simply enchanting. Crafted from lustrous 18K Yellow Gold, an engraved depiction of elephants elevates the design. It measures 6.5 long an...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Hermès Enamel Gold Bracelet Elephants Grazing Red Ghw Size 65
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bracelet Print: Elephants Grazing Hard to find ! One of the most thought after Hermès Bracelet. Rare in red ! Made in Austria + F (2002) Made of printed...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Double Ram Ruby Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable vintage bracelet by renowned Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis, masterfully crafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold. This bold and highly sculptural design features two o...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Greek Gold Diamond Ruby Double Headed Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A two-headed chimera bangle bracelet made out of 18 karat yellow gold. It is sprinkled with rubies throughout, weighing approximately 2.70 carats. The n...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,252Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Elephant Ruby & Sapphire Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” VIntage Neoclassical Elephant Ruby and Fancy Sapphire Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Fantastic Oriental-style ring inspired by CARTIER Iconic Neoclassical “Oriental ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Twisted Wire Detailed Ram's Head Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.20ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$133,900
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
