“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 Yellow Gold Ruby, Diamond and Lacquer Pendant Necklace on Long Chain
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
RUBY, DIAMOND AND LACQUER PENDANT, DAVID WEBB Cabochon ruby, circular-cut diamonds, black lacquer, platinum and gold, pendant 5.6 cm, necklace 86.0 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Rope Link Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Twisted Rope Link Diamond Collar Necklace is a true masterpiece, elegantly crafted with brilliant-cut diamonds, hammered 18K gold, and platinum. This exquisite piece m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 6.40cttw Diamond Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of timeless elegance with this captivating estate yellow gold necklace by the legendary David Webb. Crafted with met...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Open Link Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece of timeless elegance and sophistication, the Estate 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Open Link Necklace by David Webb. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 25 carat Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb collar necklace is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and luxurious design for which the brand is renowned. Crafted in a comb...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi Gem And Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Necklace is an extraordinary piece that encapsulates the designer's flair for merging timele...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Jose Hess Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Jose Hess
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite necklace by acclaimed jeweler Jose Hess is a true showstopper. The centerpiece is a breathtaking 1.58 carat natural Burmese ruby, renowned for its highly coveted "pige...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Ruby & Diamond Necklace In 18k
Located in New York, NY
Diamond And Ruby Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold. The necklace features ruby and diamond centerpiece in platinum topped 14k gold, mounted on 18k yellow gold curb link chain, equipped wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Ruby Diamond by the Yard Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Bezel set stations of richly hued rubies and dazzling round cut diamonds enliven this shimmering 14k yellow gold necklace. Rubies total weight: 2.86ct. Diamond total weight: 0.95ct. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage necklace crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring 22 vivid oval-shaped rubies totaling approximately 30.26 carats. The rubies are accented by 128 triangular-cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 22 Karat and 18 Karat Yelllow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This winged pendant necklace with rose cut Diamond and pear shape Rubies, is set in 22 Karat gold with granulation. The delicate chain is 18Karat yellow gold with a lobster claw clos...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.25ct Round Diamonds and 0.02ct Rubies in a Snake Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.25ct Round Brilliant Diamonds and 0.02ct Rubies in a Snake Necklace Style: Snake Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details: Features 0.25 carats total o...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
