David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
“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.
20th Century American Modern David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century American Modern David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Italian Antique David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver
1960s Retro Vintage David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Vintage David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald
1960s American Vintage David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary David Webb Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold