“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 and Platinum Pearl Tassel Crystal Links Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dusk Pearl Rock Crystal Diamond White Enamel Necklace—a masterpiece that seamlessly combines luxury and artistry. This dramatic ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18KY Gold Multicolored Pearl Strands Torsade Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning five-strand pearl necklace by David Webb is a true statement piece. Measuring 17 inches in length, the strands are adorned with pearls ranging from 8mm to 10mm in size....
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Baraque Pearl and Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Gold David Webb pearl and diamond open oval link collar necklace will make any outfit pop. Large gold links with high polish finish and a touch of diamonds around front pearls and in between stations speak class and sophistication. Best of all this necklace is just about 16 inches long and lays comfortably just over the collar bone...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16 String Coral, Pearl Diamond Clasp Necklace
By Mario Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous elegant necklace created by Mario Buccellati in Italy in the 1950's. Features ten strands of white freshwater pearls and six strands of Mediterranean coral connected with a ...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K White Gold 5 Strand Of Ruby And Sapphires Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is an exciting and fun five strand ruby necklace by David Webb. It is designed as 5 strands of ruby beads, and polished cabochon sapphires sp...
Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Diamond, Black Enamel Bead Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Step into the vibrant world of the 1970s with this stunning Bvlgari bright candy-colored bead necklace, a testament to the brand's mastery of design and craftsmanship. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this necklace features classic revival patterns in solid 18k yellow gold, accentuated by bold splashes of candy-colored enamel that infuse the piece with an exuberant energy. Each bead is a miniature work...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14k White Gold South Sea Pearl and Coral Bead Diamond Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage station necklace is an exceptionally luxurious and highly distinctive piece, combining substantial South Sea pearls measuring approximately 12.5mm to 15.5mm with vivid 1...
Coral, Diamond, South Sea Pearl
David Webb Pearl, Diamond, Onyx & Rock Crystal Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Platinum · Diamonds · Onyx · Rock crystal · Pearls · 1980s Bold, graphic, and unmistakably powerful, this exceptional necklace by David Webb is a masterful expression of the house’s...
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
David Webb 18KWG/Plat Amber Bead, Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sophisticated David Webb necklace features a single, large tumbled amber bead as a central focal point, accented by two diamond-set rondelles and integrated into a graduated str...
Diamond, Pearl, Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat White Gold Onyx Diamonds Pearls Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
DAVID WEBB Coral Bead, White Enamel and Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Necklace Featuring Round Coral Beads, Round-Brilliant Diamonds, and Tulip-Tipped White Enamel Transition Links. Approximate Diamond Weight - 9.47 CTS Si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Bow Necklace Diamond Pearl Onyx Coral Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The bow pendant with diamonds and South Sea pearl (2.5" long) features a bow design suspending an 11.5mm Tahitian pearl and an Australian South Sea pearl of 15.5 x 17.5mm topped by o...
Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl...
