“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 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
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This authentic David Webb 18 carats yellow gold bracelet Bracelet 15mm wide. Inner circumstances 6.25 inches, 53 x 53mm Marked: Webb 18k Total Weight : 87.3 grams
18k Gold, Yellow 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
David Webb Diamond Gold Textured Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and stylish bracelet from famed American jeweler David Webb. The bracelet features 5 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds set in diamond shaped white gold scales. The rest ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 5 Carat Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking cuff bracelet by David Webb is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with over 5 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, offering exceptional presence and refined br...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb 13.00 Carat Diamond and Gold Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 13.00 carat. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 7 3/4 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Diamond Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage David Webb diamond bracelet from the 1960s, masterfully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This impressive piece reflects the bold design language and e...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
$140,000Sale Price|20% Off
20 Carat Vintage David Webb Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional vintage David Webb tennis bracelet exemplifies the house’s legendary craftsmanship and bold elegance. Meticulously crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, the bracelet feat...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Hand Made Bracelet Bangle 18k Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Unique Hand Made Bracelet Bangle Shape Solid 18k Yellow Gold semi flexible (see video) Approx Weight: 104 grams Circumference approx 7.5' inch Width: 1' inch Circa 1970's...
Yellow Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Link Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Open-Link Bracelet. A striking bracelet by David Webb, crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with bold faceted rock crystal links. Measuring...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 18K Yellow Gold Nugget Diamond Articulated Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is an articulated yellow gold ski slope nugget bracelet by David Webb. It is made in a form of a gold slope nugget with diamond accents throughout. Comes with the certificate fr...
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 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
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
