“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 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
Tiffany & Co. 1980s Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet, Approx. 9.00 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional vintage bracelet by Tiffany & Co., dating to the 1980s, crafted in rich 18k yellow gold and set with an impressive array of brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approxi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Picchiotti Diamond Bracelet – 18K Yellow Gold
By Picchiotti
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant diamond bracelet by Picchiotti is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a continuous line of finely matched round brilliant diamonds. Known for precision setting ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Cartier 18K Tri-Color Gold Diamond Woven Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional mid-century Cartier bracelet showcasing the maison’s mastery of texture, movement, and sculptural elegance. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this striking woven foliage fl...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Station Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and increasingly rare vintage David Yurman bracelet crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold, featuring five elegant stations of natural G-color diamonds. This substanti...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Fancy Yellow Double Row 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Verdura
Located in Chicago, IL
Bracelet 11mm wide, 7 inches long Metal tested 18k gold Marked: Verdura Made in France Total Weight : 45.2 grams ChatGPT Stunning 18k Gold Bracelet with Natural Diamonds Diamonds:...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 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
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
David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold Warty Textured Diamond Sections Wide Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet speak volumes, crafted by David Webb it features a raised bumpy design with textured accents and diamond sections throughout. Made in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
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 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
