“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.
Tiffany & Co. 1960s Turquoise Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold Vintage Cross Pendant Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced gold cross form decorated with fluted high polish center with textured gold accents Featuring fanning terminals and prong set turquoise cabochons throughout Opa...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shreve & Co. Edwardian Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Antique Flower Pendant Brooch
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a platinum-topped gold flower with intricate openwork and diamonds Old European and single cuts bead, bezel, and prong set throughout Weighing approximately 1.70 carats t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Boucheron Victorian Plique-à-Jour Enamel 18K Gold Antique Rosace Pendant Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a rosace style radial pattern comprised of plique-à-jour enamel and silver appliqué "Rosace" translates to rose window, popular during the Renaissance Revival period Enam...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...
Oscar Heyman 1970's 5.25 CTW Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Foliate Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as gold foliates stemming from a branch bead set throughout with transitional cut diamonds Accented by additional diamonds prong set in platinum cluster in center Weighing a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 1980's Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage Pavé Station Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of a substantial curb link chain featuring five elongated oval stations Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds pavé set in platinum centers Weighing approximately 9.30 cara...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 1980's Diamond Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Vintage Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of stylized open navette shaped links alternating in size Larger links are glossed with opaque black enamel - minimal loss Smaller links are platinum-topped and bead set wi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Maltese Style Cross Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Checkerboard Cut Rock Crystal Pendant, Brooch. You will love this brooch when you see it in person, it's a perfect pendant...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cross Brooch Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond cross brooch features a central South Sea pearl of 16mm, 2 pear shape faceted emeralds (2.43 carats), 2 pear shape faceted Thai rubies (2.95 carats) 4 pear shape faceted yellow sapphires (3.15 carats), and 13.50 carats of round diamonds set en pavé. The pearl is untreated. The colored stones are all of brilliant, fiery color and crystalline quality. The diamonds are of top quality (color, clarity, and cut, F-G/VVS). The pendant hangs on a 24” long 18 carat white and gold necklace...
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
Faberge 1983 : Franklin Mint Midnight Cross Pendant in 18K solid gold and enamel
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very collectable 18 K solid yellow gold cross pendant. This beautiful detailed charm is designed by the famous House of Igor Fabergé for Franklin Mint. It shows a bl...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18KYellow Gold Rock Crystal Large Maltese Cross Scroll Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Even after 70 years David Webb's jewelry still captivates and inspires. Bold and unique concepts like this oversized scroll Maltese cross speaks volumes. Centering a large faceted rock crystal, complimented by round cut diamonds and further rock crystals surrounding the center stone in a classic symmetry. Very often with large David Webb brooches...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
FRENCH Antique 18kt yellow Gold Enamel Cross Pendant with 1.06 carats in Diamond
Located in Aventura, FL
A refined example of early 20th-century French religious jewelry, this antique cross pendant, circa 1900, is beautifully crafted in 18kt yellow gold and adorned with eleven old mine-...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Russian Diamond Enamel and Gold Cross Pendant
Located in New York City, NY
Fine diamond, enamel and 14K gold cross pendant of Russian origin, circa early 20th century. It features an ornate design with navy blue and white enamel. Diamonds are old cut. Hall...
14k Gold
