“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.
18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Turquoise, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant and distinctive bracelet from the 1970s, featuring rows of cabochon turquoise accented by ruby, sapphire, and diamond floral motifs. The flexible gold construction and rich...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VERDURA 18K Yellow Gold Citrine and Peridot Bead Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant and distinctive creation by Verdura, this impressive multi-strand bracelet features cascading rows of faceted citrine and peridot beads accented by polished 18K yellow gold...
Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron 18k yellow gold flexible diamond bracelet. The warm, lustrous gold and brilliant diamonds exudes a timeless appeal, while the subtle detailing demonstrates Boucheron's unwa...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Hermès 18K Boucle Sellier TGM Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold, Rhodium-Plated Finish with 250 Round Brilliant Diamond Details. Crocodile Strap with Adjustable Buckle and Foldover Closures. Approximate Length - 7 - 7.5", Width - 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium
Graff Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
GRAFF Diamond Gold Bracelet An 18k yellow gold bangle bracelet, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, signed GRAFF. The total diamond weight is approx. 50 cts.; Diameter approx. 2.2...
Diamond
Seaman Schepps Wide Rock Crystal Onyx Diamond Link Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Wide Rock Crystal Onyx Diamond Link Bracelet A gorgeous bracelet by Seaman Schepps comprising a series of carved rock crystals connected by onyx links, embellished with brilliant round diamonds. Diamond carat weight is approx. 6.00 carats total. Measures approx. 8" in length, with inner circumference approx. 6.75". Width approx. 1.50". Each crystal link measures approx. 1.30" by 1.50". with "750" assay mark as well as makers mark of Seaman Schepps; circa 2000. Yafa Signed...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Diamonds, Cabochon Emeralds Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bracelet by David Webb crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum, mounted with 14 lovely green cabochon emeralds and round cut diamonds. Bracelet Width: 0.8 inches Inside Cir...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Exquisite Malachite Turquoise, Diamond Link Bracelet in Gold 14kt and Silver
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A Bold Statement of Color and Texture This magnificent link bracelet is a masterwork of chromatic harmony, blending the deep, banded greens of natural malachite with the serene azure...
Diamond, Malachite, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
David Webb Cabochon Sapphire & Emerald Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Cabochon Sapphire & Emerald Bracelet This beautiful bracelet is made of platinum and 18 karat white gold set with 43 cabochon sapphires, the largest of which is appro...
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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 Carved Emerald and Diamond Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Bangle A bold and masterful creation by David Webb, this extraordinary bangle exudes regal elegance with its intricate craftsmanship and captiv...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Malachite and Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Yellow gold and malachite bracelet, circa 1960, designed as a series of semi circular textured gold links set in the center with oval malachite sections. The gross weight of the brac...
Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold
