“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.
| Average Sold Price |
| $17,375 |
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Signed David Webb 1960s 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Horseshoe Cufflinks
By David Webb
Located in Lexington, KY
Sophisticated and bold, these David Webb horseshoe cufflinks are made in rich 18k yellow gold with bright white diamonds. These cufflinks exemplify David Webb's signature blend of st...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$130,000
W 0.6 in L 6.75 in
David Webb Vintage Platinum 18K 4 Row Wide Diamond Bracelet 31.31ctw G Vs 6.75"
By David Webb
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A monumental vintage bracelet by David Webb, masterfully crafted in platinum and 18K white gold and set with an extraordinary array of round brilliant diamonds. Executed with the bo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Baltimore, MD
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18 karat yellow gold & platinum Weight: 22.23 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.50 CTW DEF VVS round natural d...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$40,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and collectible ring by David Webb, exemplifying the designer’s iconic use of strong color, sculptural form, and substantial gold work. The ring features a richly colored cab...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$64,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic and substantial ring by David Webb, showcasing the bold sculptural language and rich gemstone combinations for which the house is renowned. The ring features a striking ar...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb amethyst 18k yellow gold green enamel three stone ring
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage David Webb three stone ring is a powerful expression of the house’s unmistakable design language—bold, sculptural, and unapologetically luxurious. Three substantial cabo...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$26,320
H 0.18 in W 0.5 in L 5.75 in
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 0.2 Carat Ruby 34.4 Grams
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designer: DAVID WEBB Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bangle with 0.2 Carat Ruby by David Webb DESCRIPTION: Elevate your jewelry collection with this d...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This David Webb cocktail ring showcases a large cabochon emerald encircled by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, all set within a bold, square-shaped frame of signature hammered 18K y...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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