“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.
18 Karat Gold Two-Tone Retro Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This highly polished retro 18K gold bracelet features yellow and rose gold links in a weave pattern. The substantial bracelet makes a striking statement in gold.
18k Gold
Antique Carré-Cut Amethyst and Silver and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
5 passionate carré-cut amethysts of intense color and brilliance weighing approximately 14 carats mounted in an antique "Belle Époch" silver link bracelet with 80 single-cut diamonds...
Amethyst, Diamond, Silver
Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Deco period bracelet consists of approximately 16.25 carats of round brilliant, single-cut, and baguette diamonds mounted in platinum. The bracelet features five...
Diamond, Platinum
Fancy Shape Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant diamond and platinum bracelet features graduated size marquise and elongated emerald-cut diamonds accentuated by round brilliant diamonds with a baguette-set clasp. This...
Diamond, Platinum
110 Carat Aquamarine and Ruby Retro Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful large emerald cut aquamarine weighing 110.24 carats set with 27 round rubies in a festive gold plated retro brooch. Lovely and bold.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold Plate
Blue and Yellow Sapphire Twin Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This lovely twin ring design features a yellow sapphire weighing approximately 4.67 carats and blue sapphire weighing approximately 5.41 carats. Both sapphires exhibit exceptional cl...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
H.Stern Rock Crystal Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with large rock crystals prong set in 18k yellow gold and 4 small Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by H.Stern Circa early 2000s 8 x 1 1/2 inches. Fits like 7 inches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Notre Dame Rock Crystal Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Rock crystal is a luminous alternative to diamonds. David Webb loved pearls and thought they should be "as big as lima beans." The Twilight Collection exude...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Cross Hatched Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of this Estate David Webb Yellow Gold Crystal Cuff – a masterpiece that seamlessly combines artistry and luxury. Created by the renowned David Webb...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Laura Munder Citrine Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
By Laura Munder
Located in Dallas, TX
Laura Munder Citrine Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features 21 sugarloaf cabochon cut citrines. 7" Length 0.33" (8.6mm) Wide 45 Grams
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Bracelet, Late 20th Century
By David Webb
Located in Queens, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Bracelet, fabricated with sculpted gold links, adorned with five platinum prong set old European cut diamonds weighing approx. 1.80, 1.65,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond and Quartz Crystal Chunky Open Link Gold Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Chunky Gold Vintage Bracelet Hand crafted with alternate Open Links in 18K Gold and Quartz Crystal with Diamond Spacers. Hand set with 30 round Brilliant cut Diamon...
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
