“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 1970s David Webb Gold and Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 7.20 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1970s Size 6 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s 12.00 Carat Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 12.00 carats. Made in Italy Circa 1960s Size 7 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Gerard 30.00 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By M. Gérard
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 30.00 carats. Signed by M. Gerard CIrca 1960s Size 7 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb 33.80 Carat Diamond Bombe Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 33.80 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1970s Size 6 3/4 inches Comes with its Certifi...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 10.00 Carat Diamond and Gold twist Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 10.00 carats. Circa 1950s Size 6 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb Gold and Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with 48 Round Brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of 3.84 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1970s Size 6 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Round Diamond Openwork Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum . Mounted with round cut diamonds in the center full circle around. This bracelet is a true 1960's piece and hold...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s 9.90ct Diamond1 8K Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
A bold vintage diamond bracelet from the Retro era, circa 1965, crafted in luxurious 18K yellow and white gold. Designed with sculptural rope-style links, this statement piece is acc...
Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 8.00cttw Round Diamond Crossover Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Crossover Diamond Bracelet by David Webb is a luxurious statement piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The crossover design is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s 3.75ct Diamond Two Tone Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful two tone 14k yellow and white gold bracelet from the 1950s. The bracelet is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 3.75ct. The color of th...
Diamond, 14k Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Diamonds Textured Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Flushing, NY
David Webb 18K Gold Diamonds Textured Bracelet Marked: WEBB. 18K Approximate Dimensions: 17.5 cm (Length) 1.5 cm (Width) 87.3 grams in weight. Approx.1.9 carats (Diamonds) ** All ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
