“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 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond 1960's Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"Crafted in 18K Yelow gold this is a bright one line bracleet by Davdi Webb. Set with cabochon coral, round brilliant-cut diamonds, and roped gold. 7 inches long. "
Coral, Diamond, 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 Angel Skin Coral Chimeral & Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Angel Skin Coral Chimeral & Diamond Bracelet. Mythology meets science meets jewelry. According to Greek mythology, Chimaera was a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature, a lion with a goat head on its back and a snake as its tail. With such creative and fascinating story background, the term 'chimerism' came to describe anything composed of very disparate parts. An important bracelet...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Light Pink Coral Textured Semi Flex Vintage Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co coral semi flex bracelet. Made for a smaller wrist size 6 to 6.25 inches. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, features a semi flix fit, wears smooth and feels nice on t...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Bombe Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 15.00cttw Bombe Diamond Leaf Motif Bracelet is an exquisite piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and luxury. Crafted with precision, this...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 21 Carats Scroll Diamond Textured Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 21 Carats Scroll Diamond Textured Bracelet. David Webb estate yellow gold diamond bracelet designed as a hinged ban...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Coral Resin and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Red Color Resin and Diamonds. This bracelet can be made with any color resin or enamel (White etc.). In addition can be made with any col...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB 1960 Mid-century 18k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Coral and VVS Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Aventura, FL
Presenting an exquisite one fo a kind carved coral bangle bracelet by David Webb, a masterful example of his iconic design. This stunning piece features three beautifully carved flut...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau 18kt Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Natural Coral and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A striking Art Nouveau-style rigid cuff bracelet crafted in 18kt yellow gold, featuring natural coral inserts and brilliant-cut diamond pavé. The bold geometric design is accentuated...
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Webster Coral Quartz and Diamond Haze Cuff Bracelet
By Stephen Webster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This striking Stephen Webster cuff features the designer’s signature "Crystal Haze" technique, layering multifaceted clear quartz over vibrant red coral to create a hypnotic, hologra...
Diamond, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Coral Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
9 karat yellow gold bracelet completely handmade in the 1950s style, with a big coral in the middle and diamonds on sides The bangle bracelet is made in the South Italy. Bracelet to...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
BANGLE BRACELET 1960 18K Yellow Gold 3.25 CTW Diamond & Mediterranean Coral
Located in Miami, FL
This important vintage estate bangle bracelet features a series of highly saturated, natural Mediterranean coral cabochons, beautifully framed by a dense network of brilliant white d...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
