“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.
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$36,700
W 0.56 in L 14 in
David Webb 1980's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Hammered Twist Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed twist link collar with hammer texture Completed by concealed press release closure Hinged for easy application Stamped for 18 karat gold Signed for David Webb Cir...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Woven Link Statement Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite statement necklace by the renowned jewelry house David Webb is a masterclass in gold craftsmanship. Expertly rendered in lustrous 18k yellow gold, the piece features a...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Ancient World Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with Artistry and Passion the 18K Yellow Gold Design is Focused Around Three Scroll Reeded Accent Links of Hammered Gold. Collection - Ancient World Circa - 1990's Signed - ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,500
W 0.38 in L 13.5 in
Tiffany & Co. 1997 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Woven Vannerie Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of graduated basket weave tubogas with moderate flex Half round with grooved and pierced detail With high polish finish throughout Completed by fluted open terminals With h...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Infinity Link Necklace, Modern Design
By David Webb
Located in Queens, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Infinity Link Necklace, fabricated with hammered and brightly polished gold links, center link with hinged hidden hoop for pendant suspension, joined with ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
M. Buccellati Vintage Woven Choker Necklace – 18K Yellow Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional vintage woven choker necklace is a masterful example of Mario Buccellati’s renowned craftsmanship. Dating to the late 1970s, the necklace is crafted in solid 18K yel...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Woven Collar Necklace - '80s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A bold yet timeless piece from the 1980s, this vintage collar necklace is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold with a beautifully articulated woven design. Its flexible structure hugs th...
Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vannerie Basket Weave Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Vannerie Basket Weave Necklace by Tiffany & Co. Elegant Tiffany & Co. Vannerie necklace crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold, showcasing a beautifully a...
Yellow Gold
1980's Chopard 18k yellow gold wide basketweave choker
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
This stylish 'Les Chaines' choker by Chopard is made of 18k yellow gold. It is structured in a basketweave design and is completely flexible as can be seen in the video. The choker s...
Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Crepe De Chine Collar Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as graduated yellow gold twisted rope motif collar necklace Woven into intricate pattern with linear "Rigato" engraving Completed by press release closure With hinged figure...
Gold, 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 18K Yellow Gold Long Chain Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Long Chain Link Necklace, a masterpiece of timeless elegance and versatility. Craf...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Large Ancient World Open Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Hammered Gold Link Necklace 18 kt., composed of graduated modified square-shaped links quartered by raised geometric scrolled sections and raised bars...
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
