“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 Yurman Four-Row Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Statement Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite David Yurman statement necklace features a sophisticated four-row design crafted in radiant 18k yellow gold. The piece showcases a layered, multi-strand composition of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace, 140.3 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and substantial estate link chain necklace by Tiffany & Co., crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold. This classic piece reflects the timeless design language and excepti...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Signed David Yurman 18K Gold & Diamond Necklace – 121 Grams
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional signed David Yurman necklace crafted in solid 18K yellow and white gold, featuring approximately 3.00 carats total weight of natural VS-quality diamonds. An impressive an...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Mesh Chain Necklace
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated necklace, crafted in luxurious 18k yellow gold, showcases a refined woven mesh design that provides a flexible and comfortable fit against the neckline. The neckla...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Necklace 115 grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning design from Tiffany & Co. Necklace 16.5 inches long and 13mm wide Marked: T & Co 2001 750 Italy Total Weight : 115.8 grams
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Di Modolo Tempia Circle Link Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold, 2.40 Carats
By Di Modolo
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and substantial necklace by Di Modolo, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and designed in the brand’s iconic Tempia circle link motif. The piece features a series of interloc...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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 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 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
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
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Woven Necklace.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Woven Necklace. The necklace features tapered woven mesh design. Equipped with the box clasp with fold over safety closure. Inscribed: Tiffany&C...
Yellow Gold
