“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 Platinum Pearl String Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite David Webb bracelet from the 1960s embodies vintage sophistication at its finest. Designed in platinum, it showcases four luminous strands of pearls, radiating timel...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Estate 18K White Gold Pearl And Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The 18K White Gold 15.00cttw Round Diamond And Pearl One Line Bracelet is a stunning piece that seamlessly combines the elegance of diamonds with the timeless beauty of pearls. Craft...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 16.50cts Mid-Century Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This platinum midcentury round and baguette cut diamond bracelet is a truly unique and exquisite piece of jewelry. The combinat...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 22 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Estate Fine Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 1950's this platinum diamond bracelet is a pleasure to own and to wear. It is made of durable platinum, mounted with gleaming round brilliant cut diamonds of clean white c...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 35 Carats Diamond Deco Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This particular piece is a perfect example of Art Deco craftsmanship and elegance! The bracelet is designed in platinum as an openwork panel that graduates from a central plaque feat...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 1930's Art Deco 60 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Very elaborate Platinum 1930's Art Deco 60 Carat Diamond Bracelet. Designed with impressive prong, bezel and channel solid openwork pattern set with old European cut diamond in the m...
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Pearl and Diamond Bracelet A bracelet featuring cultured pearls approximately 8.30 to 5.50 mm. With round, baguette and square cut diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Triple Strand Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perfect piece to wear with a gown or a suit, this impressive cultured pearl bracelet has three strand of pearls ranging from 8.9 mm to 9.10 mm. The push button clasp has approximate...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt White Gold Pearl and Diamond Bracelet Diamonds: 75, Total 1.5 Ct Pearls: 75 (size 4.5mm) Material: 18kt white gold ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
14kt White Gold Diamond and Pearl Bracelet, Circa 1950s–1970s
Located in Braintree, GB
14kt White Gold Diamond and Pearl Bracelet, Circa 1950s–1970s Description A refined mid-century bracelet crafted in 14kt white gold, featuring alternating circular links adorned wit...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 kt. White Gold Akoya Pearl Bracelet with 6.52 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant and Feminine 18 kt. White Gold Akoya Pearl Bracelet with 6.52 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together approx. 6.52 ct. Pearls: 3 rows of Japanese Akoya pearl...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Akoya Pearl Bracelet White Gold and natural Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Akoya Pearls and 18k White Gold approx weight 42 grams Center Buckle is 18k White Gold with Natural Diamonds approx size of this center piece is approx 25 x 30 mm real Akoya ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
