“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.
Iconic David Webb Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Iconic David Webb Necklace David Webb Carved Coral, Amethyst, Emerald, and White Enamel Necklace. This iconic necklace features links of white enamel with carved amethysts, emerald...
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb White Enamel and Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb White Enamel and Diamond Necklace A yellow gold link necklace set with five white geometric enamel panels accented with round diamonds Approximate Length: 18 inches Sign...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Angel Skin Coral Tassel Bead Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Angel Skin Coral Tassel Bead Sautoir Necklace A necklace featuring strands of exceptional "Angel's Skin" coral beads with black enamel & diamond spacers. Measuremen...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Coral & Diamond Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Coral & Diamond Necklace Carved coral & round diamond link necklace Measurements: 16" long Signed Cartier Italy and numbered Metal T...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Carved Onyx and Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Onyx and Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace Se with round & square cut diamonds, Round Diamond Weight: approximately 11.25 cts Square Diamond Weight: approximately 4.86 cts M...
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Quartz and Onyx Beaded Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Quartz and Onyx Beaded Necklace A necklace with quarts beads, black onyx, and gold rondelles. Approximate Length: 18 inches Quartz bead size: approximately 10mm Metal Type: 14 k...
Onyx, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
David Webb Faceted Coral Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Faceted Coral Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Necklace A collar necklace made of twenty faceted coral beads, twenty-one black onyx-lined discs, a...
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Rock Crystal Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rock Crystal Necklace Enhance your jewelry collection with this striking David Webb Rock Crystal Necklace, a stunning testament to ...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Pearls Coral Onyx Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite necklace, artfully crafted in 18-karat white gold, presents a pendant that is a symphony of natural beauty and sophistication. Gracefully suspended, the pendant featur...
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Coral Onyx Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A true symbol of elegance and sophistication, this stunning 18K yellow gold necklace is an exquisite piece of fine jewelry that embodies classic beauty and refined craftsmanship. The...
Coral, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, Turquoise Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional necklace by David Webb showcases a magnificent, carved Chinese coral centerpiece bead, measuring approximately 27.00 mm, surrounded by large coral beads, each rangin...
Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
