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David Webb Platinum Carved Coral Dolphin Clip Brooch
David Webb Platinum Carved Coral Dolphin Clip Brooch

David Webb Platinum Carved Coral Dolphin Clip Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

The David Webb Carved Coral, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Cabochon Emerald Dolphin Clip-Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases exceptional craftsmanship and exquisite d...

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David Webb Dolphin Cuff Bracelet
David Webb Dolphin Cuff Bracelet

David Webb Dolphin Cuff Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb Dolphin Cuff Bracelet This bracelet has two interlocking dolphins with ruby cabochon eyes all in 18k yellow gold and a hinge level clasp.

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Important David Webb Azurmalachite Dolphin Bracelet
Important David Webb Azurmalachite Dolphin Bracelet

Important David Webb Azurmalachite Dolphin Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

An important David Webb dolphin bracelet composed of carved azurmalachite segments, accented with round diamonds, further decorated with cabochon and round rubies.

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David Webb 1960s Diamond Dolphin Brooc
David Webb 1960s Diamond Dolphin Brooc

David Webb 1960s Diamond Dolphin Brooc

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Signed, “David Webb” “18 K Plat”. (MG #16832)

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David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Dolphin Cuff Bangle Bracelet
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Dolphin Cuff Bangle Bracelet

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Dolphin Cuff Bangle Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

The wide gold cuff featuring two dolphin motifs, against a hammered gold ground. Internal circumference 6.5 inches Signed Webb 18 karat gold

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David Webb Pearl ruby emerald Diamond gold platinum Bracelet
David Webb Pearl ruby emerald Diamond gold platinum Bracelet

David Webb Pearl ruby emerald Diamond gold platinum Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in Houston, TX

This is an exquisite David Webb 'Dolphin' bracelet containing 11.91ct of diamonds, pear shaped ruby weighing .57cts, 2 cabochon emeralds weighing .66cts. and 1 South Sea pearl and12 ...

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DAVID WEBB Gold Dolphin Cuff
DAVID WEBB Gold Dolphin Cuff

DAVID WEBB Gold Dolphin Cuff

By David Webb

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

David Webb 18 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet depicting 2 dolphins.

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DAVID WEBB Gold and Ruby Dolphin Cuff
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DAVID WEBB Gold and Ruby Dolphin Cuff

By David Webb

Located in Verona, IT

Hammered 18kt yellow gold clumper bracelet featuring two dolphins with ruby eyes. Signed David Webb

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WEBB Heavy Gold Dolphin Cuff - We have two!
WEBB Heavy Gold Dolphin Cuff - We have two!

WEBB Heavy Gold Dolphin Cuff - We have two!

By David Webb

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a bold solid 18k yellow gold hinged cuff in the classic Webb design and texture. The price is for one but we have two available to be worn together or on separate wrists.

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Magnificent David Webb Opal Matrix Gem-Set Dolphin Bracelet
Magnificent David Webb Opal Matrix Gem-Set Dolphin Bracelet

Magnificent David Webb Opal Matrix Gem-Set Dolphin Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinary and iconic David Webb, hand carved opal matrix, hinged bracelet of a dolphin/fish motif.

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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David Webb Dolphin For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the david webb dolphin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a david webb dolphin may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic david webb dolphin over the years, but those made by David Webb are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A david webb dolphin can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives.

How Much is a David Webb Dolphin?

The price for a david webb dolphin starts at $16,500 and tops out at $98,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $32,500.

David Webb for sale on 1stDibs

“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.

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Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.

Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.

In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.

Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)

While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.

One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.

Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.