Surely you’ll find the exact david webb jade brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of
gold,
18k gold and
yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect david webb jade brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic david webb jade brooch over the years, but those made by
David Webb are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a david webb jade brooch featuring
jade from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A
round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also
cabochon and
mixed cut versions for sale. When shopping for a david webb jade brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or
men today than there are for
women.
“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.