“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.
Faraone Italian 18k Gold Yellow Sapphire Necklace Dotted Design
By Faraone
Located in New York, NY
This Faraone Italian 18k gold and yellow sapphire necklace features a distinctive black enamel dotted design Metal : 18k Yellow and Blackened Inlay Gold Gemstone : Yellow sapphire - ...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Graduated Coral Bead Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique 12k gold clasp necklace with graduated coral beads, ranging in size from 4.5mm to 11mm in diameter. Necklace is 28.5" long. Marked k12 on...
Coral, Gold
Gold Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k gold necklace with coral gems. Necklace is 17" long and 7mm wide. Marked 750. Weight 19 grams.
Coral, Gold
M. Gerard Yellow Gold Diamond Two Strand Necklace
By M. Gérard
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold double strand necklace by M. Gerard, featuring a total of approx. 2.50ctw SI/H. Necklace is 17" long (shorter strand). Width of each strand is 7mm. Marked M. Gera...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Faraone Coral Diamond Gold Multi Strand Necklace
By Faraone
Located in New York, NY
18k gold multi strand necklace with tassels, by Faraone, with approx. 0.30cts in diamonds and coral beads (measuring approx. 4mm). Necklace is 20" long (wearable length) tassel drops...
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Carved Tiger's Eye Gold Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold circle link necklace with carved tiger's eye. Necklace is 34" long, tiger's eye links are 18mm in diameter. Weight - 95.9 gra...
Tiger's Eye, Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, Turquoise Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional necklace by David Webb showcases a magnificent, carved Chinese coral centerpiece bead, measuring approximately 27.00 mm, surrounded by large coral beads, each rangin...
Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Natural Red Coral Bead Black Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This long magnificent David Webb necklace features 47 natural red coral beads measuring 8.2mm to 14.5mm in diameter, spaced by black enamel 18k gold rondels and completed by a quater...
Coral, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Salmon Coral, Tahitian Pearl, and Black Jade 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Coral and pearls join together for this necklace. Vibrant baroque shaped salmon coral is showcased, with a roundel of black jade on each side to accentuate its hue. 18k yellow gold links secure a single round gray Tahitian pearl for prismatic additions in between each coral. The total weights of the gems are 855.04 carats of salmon coral, 211.66 carats of Tahitian pearls, and 55.14 carats of black jade. A gold swan hook...
Coral, Jade, Black Pearl, Pearl, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Gold Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Coral Stud Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important David Webb necklace made of 18k gold, enamel, and carved coral, featuring diamond. This stunning piece is an ultimate Webb jewel, each detail of which is permeated with...
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold, Black Onyx, Coral Cameo, and Diamond Three-Strand Statement Necklac
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold, Black Onyx, Coral Cameo, and Diamond Three-Strand Statement Necklace Description: This striking statement necklace features three strands of polished black onyx beads i...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Mediterranean Coral and Peridot 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Inspired by the vibrant colors of the Mediterranean, this Alex Jona necklace is handcrafted in 18-karat yellow gold and features a harmonious combination of natural Mediterranean cor...
Coral, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
