David Webb

American, 1925-1975

“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.

Designer: David Webb

David Webb Gilt Metal Toad Wax Perfume Figure for Revlon c 1970s

$275

David Webb Gilt Metal Toad Wax Perfume Figure for Revlon c 1970s

By David Webb, Revlon

Located in University City, MO

David Webb Charming gilt metal costume frog for Revlon Moon Drops wax perfume c 1970s The gilt metal costume toad was designed by David Webb in the 1970s to promote the Moon Drops wax perfume fragrance for Revlon The charming gilt metal toad is accented with green enamel eyes Inside the hinged interior is where the wax perfume is stored Paired with green flock presentation box from Revlon's Moon Drop's wax perfume fragrance Measurements: The length of the toad...

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1970s American David Webb

David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler Hard Cover Book by Ruth Peltason

$475Sale Price|38% Off

David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler Hard Cover Book by Ruth Peltason

By David Webb

Located in University City, MO

David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler hard cover book by Ruth Peltrason c 2013 The book is an amazing archive of Webb's extraordinary 20th century jewelry designs Webb is be...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian David Webb

David Webb A Walk in the Woods Artful Animals Exhibition Pamphlet Book c 2022

$145

David Webb A Walk in the Woods Artful Animals Exhibition Pamphlet Book c 2022

By David Webb

Located in University City, MO

David Webb's A Walk in the Woods Artful Animals Soft Cover Pamphlet Exhibition Book c 2022 The soft cover brochure book was from a 2022 David Webb exhibition featuring an archive ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American David Webb

David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler Hardcover Book by Ruth Peltason

$595

David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler Hardcover Book by Ruth Peltason

By David Webb, Assouline Publishing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler hardcover book by Ruth Peltrason c 2013. This large heavy hardcover luxury book is an amazing archive of Webb's extraordinary 20th cent...

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21st Century and Contemporary American David Webb

Louis Vuitton 1997 Le Catalogue Vintage Reference Fashion Guide

$195

H 11.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.75 in

Louis Vuitton 1997 Le Catalogue Vintage Reference Fashion Guide

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997. From the Louis Vuitton store in Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills in California. Master suitcase mak...

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Late 20th Century French David Webb

Bulgari Catalog, Jewelry and Watches Collection 2011

$95

Bulgari Catalog, Jewelry and Watches Collection 2011

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Bvlgari catalog, jewelry and watches. Bulgari "Serpenti" Collection of 2011. Hardcover catalog of one of the most famous Luxury Jewellery maker in the ...

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2010s Italian David Webb

Vogue's Book of Houses, Gardens, People With Photography by Horst, 1968

$350

H 13 in W 9.75 in D 1 in

Vogue's Book of Houses, Gardens, People With Photography by Horst, 1968

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful people, lush gardens and stylish interiors ... Vogue's Book of Houses, Gardens, People, published by Viking Press in 1968, offers an insider's view of fascinating people an...

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1960s American David Webb

Set of Two Bulgari Brand Book Catalogue Jewelry and Watches 2013

$130

Set of Two Bulgari Brand Book Catalogue Jewelry and Watches 2013

By Bulgari

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of two Bulgari catalogues, jewelry and watches. Collection of 2013. Hardcover black cloth catalogues of one of the most famous Luxury Jewellery maker in the world. Sotirio Bulgar...

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2010s Italian David Webb

Exceptional Hermès Horse Bit Shaped Bottle Opener

$1,081

Dm 2.17 in L 4.73 in

Exceptional Hermès Horse Bit Shaped Bottle Opener

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bottle Opener In shape of a horse bit Made in France Made of silvery and golden non-precious stainless metal "HERMES" and "MADE IN FRANCE" eng...

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20th Century French David Webb

Christian Louboutin 1st Edition Hardcover Book for Rizzoli c 2011

$295Sale Price|21% Off

H 13.25 in L 10.25 in

Christian Louboutin 1st Edition Hardcover Book for Rizzoli c 2011

By Christian Louboutin, Rizzoli

Located in University City, MO

Christian Louboutin 1st Edition hardcover Rizzoli book c 2011 The hardcover book is an archive of Louboutin's exquisite shoe designs There is a forward from actor John Malkovich...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese David Webb

Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry 1st Edition Hardcover Book

$250

H 12 in W 10 in D 2 in

Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry 1st Edition Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry 1st Edition Hardcover Book Edited by Ruth A. Peltason. 280 illustrations, including 175 color photographs by John Bigelow Taylor. "Here...

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Late 20th Century American David Webb

Hermès Set of Hair Brush and Mirror Inlaid Lacquered Wood H Lift

$961

W 3.47 in L 10.24 in

Hermès Set of Hair Brush and Mirror Inlaid Lacquered Wood H Lift

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Amazing and beautiful Authentic Hermès Set Hair Brush and matching mirror Both made of "H Lift" inlaid lacquered wood " HERMÈS PARIS" engraved on the handle of each item Measurem...

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20th Century Unknown David Webb

Hermès Paris Belt Shaped Money Clip Silver

$1,622

W 1.34 in L 2.33 in

Hermès Paris Belt Shaped Money Clip Silver

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Clip Can be used for money, paper, anything you need to clip In shape of a belt (can not be opened) Vintage Item Made of silver 800 Colorway: silvery "HER...

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20th Century Unknown David Webb

The Great Lady Decorators Coffee Table Book, 2009

$85

H 12.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.25 in

The Great Lady Decorators Coffee Table Book, 2009

By Rizzoli

Located in Atlanta, GA

2009 Rizzoli publication compiled by Adam Lewis, The Great Lady Decorators: The Women Who Defined Interior Design 1870-1955, is a who's who of the most influential designers of the l...

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Early 2000s American David Webb

Golden metal heart ex voto

$817

Golden metal heart ex voto

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

THEATER - (Made in France) Chiseled golden metal ex voto representing a heart topped with a flame. You can open it to hide your secrets. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...

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Mid-20th Century French David Webb

Pair Of Leather Slippers Embroidered With Tulips - France Early 19c

$1,687

Size: length 25 cm, upper 13 cm.

Pair Of Leather Slippers Embroidered With Tulips - France Early 19c

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1790/1820 France Beautiful collectible pair of Orientalist mules shoes dating from the early nineteenth century. Square-tipped upper in fawn leather embroidered with tulips i...

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Early 19th Century French David Webb

Previously Available Items

David Webb for Revlon Costume Frog Wax Perfume in Original Presentation Box 1970

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H 0.5 in W 1.25 in L 1.5 in

David Webb for Revlon Costume Frog Wax Perfume in Original Presentation Box 1970

By Revlon, David Webb

Located in University City, MO

David Webb for Revlon costume frog wax perfume in the original presentation box c 1970 David Webb collaborated with Revlon & created a collection of endearing costume gilt metal animal creatures promoting Revlon's wax perfume fragrances from the 1970s The charming gilt metal costume frog has textured detail to emulate the skin Accented with green enamel eyes. The compact size interior chamber contains wax perfume from a promotion for Revlon's Moon Drops...

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1970s American David Webb

David Webb for Revlon Costume Frog Wax Perfume in Original Presentation Box 1970

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H 0.5 in W 1.25 in L 1.5 in

David Webb for Revlon Costume Frog Wax Perfume in Original Presentation Box 1970

By Revlon, David Webb

Located in University City, MO

David Webb for Revlon costume frog wax perfume container in the original presentation box c 1970s David Webb collaborated with Revlon & created a series of costume animal wax fragrance creatures The endearing gilt metal costume frog has textured detail to emulate the skin. Accented with green enamel eyes. The compact size interior chamber has wax perfume from a promotion for Revlon's Moon Drops...

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1970s American David Webb

David Webb New York Powder Blue Embossed Vinyl Jewelry Box c 21st c

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H 3 in D 5.25 in L 7.75 in

David Webb New York Powder Blue Embossed Vinyl Jewelry Box c 21st c

By David Webb

Located in University City, MO

David Webb New York powder blue embossed vinyl jewelry box c 21st C The stylish embossed vinyl jewelry box is lined in pale blue micro-fiber Desig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown David Webb

David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler Book c 2013

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W 9.75 in D 1.5 in L 13.25 in

David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler Book c 2013

By David Webb, Assouline Publishing

Located in University City, MO

David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler Book c 2013 The hard-bound book is an incredible archive of Webb's extraordinary precious jewelry designs His designs were coveted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian David Webb

David Webb fashion for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic David Webb fashion available on 1stDibs. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of and Trifari appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer David Webb fashion from top boutiques around the world. David Webb fashion prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $595, while the average work can sell for $275.

Questions About David Webb

How do I identify David Webb jewelry?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify David Webb jewelry, search the piece carefully for a maker's mark. The luxury jewelry maker stamps its pieces with the word "Webb." By comparing your piece to pictures shared on trusted online resources, you can then determine when your piece was produced, find out its name and learn further information. David Webb also offers an authentication service, though there is a fee to use it. Information about how to request an authentication is available on the brand's official website. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of David Webb jewelry.

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