“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 22K Yellow Gold Lady Liberty and Quarter Eagle 2.5 Dollar Coin Cufflinks
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Coin Motif Cufflinks 22K Gold Lady Liberty & Quarter Eagle 2.5 Dollar Original Coin Cufflinks. Backs are 14k gold. Details: Item Type: Cufflinks Metal: 22K gold coin fronts,...
Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1878 1880-S 5 Dollar Yellow Gold Liberty Coin Cufflinks with Swivel Backs
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Frame : 14k Yellow Gold - Coins: Solid .900 Gold $5 Liberty Coin 1878-1880-S Gross Weight: 25.17 Grams Panel Diameter: 22.9mm (0.90 inch) Clearance Between Panels: 13.3mm (...
Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate David Webb Roman/Ancient 18K Yellow Coin Cuff Links
By David Webb
Located in Derby, NY
Elegant estate cuff links featuring Roman and Ancient coins set in lustrous 18K yellow gold. Each link measures 18mm x 18mm and weighs a substantial 29.38 grams, offering a refined p...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 24k Yellow Gold Plated Handcrafted Coin Cufflinks
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 24K Gold-Plated Handcrafted Coin Cufflinks Made in Italy. Inspired by the classical roman coin head, these cufflinks are handcarfted in Italy from solid sterling si...
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Gold
Estate Vintage 2.5 Dollar and 1 Dollar Gold Coin Cufflinks - VHK#544D
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 2.5 Dollar and 1 Dollar Gold Coin Cufflinks - VHK#544D Item Details: Year: 1990s Metal Type: 20K Yellow Gold Coins & 14K YG Cufflinks [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight:...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Silver Coin Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The antique silver coin cufflinks are elegantly set in 18 carat yellow gold. The pair is hand made by maestro Giuseppe in our own workshop in Naples, Italy, the hotbed of design for ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handsome 18K Gold Cufflinks With Greek Coin Style Insets.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Chanel Gold And Mobe Pearl Earings With Signature Interlocking CC
18k Gold
Vintage SWANK signed gold tone Roman soldier designer cufflinks
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed SWANK • gold tone • vintage designer cufflinks MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A63 ❤️❤️ VINT...
Ancient Silver Coin Cufflinks 18k Yellow Gold Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The antique silver coin cufflinks are elegantly set in 18 carat yellow gold. The pair is hand made by maestro Giuseppe in our own workshop in Naples, Italy, the hotbed of design for ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1911 & 1910 $5 Indian Half Eagle Gold Coins 14K Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Westport, CT
A 1911 $5 Indian Half Eagle gold coin and a 1910 $5 Indian Half Eagle gold coin, mounted in a pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks signed "JN". "The $5 Indian Gold Half Eagle was minted from 1908-1929 and remains one of the only two US circulating coins with recessed designs", (LCR Coin). 1911 $5 Indian Head Gold Coin (With Cufflink): - Diameter: 22 mm - Weight: 12.60 Grams 1910 $5 Indian Head Gold Coin (With Cufflink): - Diameter: 22 mm - Weight: 12.80 Grams Coin Details: - Denomination: $5 - Designer: Bela Lyon Pratt...
Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
CARTIER PARIS Art Deco Yellow Gold Coin-Edge Fan Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Handsome 18k yellow gold fan cufflinks by Cartier Paris, circa 1930s. They resemble thick fans with a coin-like edge. Beautifully made. Hallmarks: Cartier Paris, French 18K gold a...
18k Gold
Mario Buccellati Classic 18 Karat Gold Cufflinks
By Buccellati
Located in New York City, NY
Fine pair of cufflinks in 18K yellow gold by Buccellati, circa 1960-70s. The cufflinks feature an oval shape with intricate hand etched workmanship, the gold is detailed in the trade...
18k Gold, Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Dome Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York City, NY
Fine pair of hammered 18K gold oval ear clips by Henry Dunay. They feature a modern dome-like design, and are of a substantial 22 grams in weight. Hal...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Yellow Enamel and Gold Cufflinks
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Fine pair of 18K yellow gold and yellow enamel cufflinks by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. Of very fine enamel quality and scarcity because of their design and French make. Hallmarks:...
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
DAVID WEBB Vintage Emerald 18k Gold Lion Head Cufflinks
By David Webb
Located in New York City, NY
Step into the realm of regal elegance with our David Webb Vintage Emerald 18k Gold Lion Head Cufflinks. Crafted to captivate and command...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Cornucopia Diamond and Gold Cufflinks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond and 18K yellow gold cufflinks from the "Cornucopia" collection by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger, circa 1970s. Hallmarks: Tiffany, 18k...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
