David Webb Jewelry
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.
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Creator: David Webb
Style: Modern
David Webb Purple Amethyst and Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Amethyst and Enamel Earrings
A pair of David Webb 18K yellow gold carved coral, amethyst and enamel earrings. Each earring features a carved fluted coral cabochon in a custom setting adorned with green enamel, surrounded by round amethyst beads.
Brand/Designer: David Webb
Materials:18K Yellow Gold
Earring Type: Button
Earring Closure Type: Clip-On
Hallmarks:(C) WEBB (R) 18K
Total Weight:33.80 dwt
Primary Stone Type: Coral
Primary Stone Shape: Fluted Cabochon
Primary Stone Count:2
Primary Stone Dimensions:22.00 mm x 17.00 mm
Secondary Stone Type: Amethyst
Secondary Stone Shape: Round Bead Full...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Coral, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb White Pearl and Diamond 20.00 Carat Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful diamond and multi-row pearl bracelet by David Webb is a truly spectacular gift. Its intricate design is crafted from 18k white gold and features alternating rows of go...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
David Webb Blue Enamel and Diamond Sea Lion Seal Brooch Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An American Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold and platinum brooch with diamonds, emeralds, ruby and sapphire by David Webb. The brooch has 105 diamonds with an approximate total weight of 3.75 carats, 11 emeralds with an approximate total weight of .68 carat, 1 ruby with an approximate total weight of .85 carat, and 1 sapphire with an approximate total weight of .20 carat.
The brooch depicts a whimsical dolphin with articulated fins. Circa 1960's.
"They roar, whinny, and croak, some of them chatter incessantly, and all are bona fide members of the Webb Kingdom Collection, that body of beasts dating to the beginning of the 1960's and continuing today." Ruth Peltason...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
David Webb White Enamel Ram Animal Bangle with Rubies and Emeralds Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
DAVID WEBB IMPORTANT VINTAGE RAM'S HEAD BRACELET
This is a wonderful, rare and elegant bracelet, with a flexible white enameled body, and dramatic cabochon rubies, emerald and sapphires set in the ram's head. This bracelet was made for socialite Carolyne Ryan Foulke, c1960's. Signed WEBB. It was on loan to the exhibition of David Webb jewelry...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Enamel
David Webb Blue Lapis Lazuli Diamond Clip-On in 18k Gold and Platinum Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb earrings made with carved lapis lazuli and round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Signed David Webb.
1970's
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 1.25 inches.
No...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage David Webb Jewelry
David Webb Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Vintage Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of vintage David Webb earrings that date back to the 1970s.
David Webb, Coral, Diamond and Enamel Earclips
containing two carved coral plaques...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
David Webb Snail Brooch Black Enamel Diamond Gold
By David Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
David Webb diamond and enamel 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980. The figural design features a representation of a snail in forward march carrying its striped, brilliant black enameled shell embellished with corded gold, the diamond-set eyes totaling approximately 0.18 carat, approximately G – H color and VS clarity. Signed Webb, in excellent condition consistent with age and wear. Why not Love Yourself a little with this decadent Webb snail as an indulgent treat for today? Why not? And if that is not the case, make someone special in your life Happy with this David Webb enameled snail brooch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Emerald Diamond Ring 18 Karat
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous David Webb Emerald and Diamond ring comes out of Paris and it is stunning. The ring features a gorgeous true Emerald...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Fan Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold And Platinum 0.80 Ct Ruby And 0.16 Ct Diamond Fan Earrings.
Stunning and exotic, these lovely estate earrings are crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. Each ...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Coral Double Lion Head Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Double Head Lion BANGLE BRACELET, BY DAVID WEBB
An important example of David Webb's design, a carved coral bangle bracelet. Designed in David Webb's celebrated and signature animal motif, the bracelet features two dragon heads whereby each is adorned by various diamonds and colored gemstones: emeralds and rubies. The two heads are joined together by a diamond-covered clasp. Signed “David Webb.”
Designed as two opposing carved coral dragon...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern David Webb Jewelry
David Webb Black Enamel 18 Karat Gold Emerald Eyes Tiger Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Enameled Gold Diamond and Emerald Black Panther Brooch
Spectacularly made by David Webb in a classy combination of yellow and white go...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage David Webb Jewelry
David Webb Yellow Gold Round Black Enamel Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These stunning round clip on Earrings by David Webb are in excellent vintage condition and have no visible damage and very little wear. They are black enamel with gold tone metal str...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Green Enamel, Diamond, Gold and Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Mid-Century Modern ring was designed and hand crafted by the illustrious jeweler, David Webb, in the United States circa 1970. Created for Webb's boutique on Madison Av...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Diamond and Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This very elegant brooch made and signed by David Webb features white diamonds and rubies in the center.
Followed by beautifully crafted 18K Yellow Gold weighting approximately 35.1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Rock Crystal and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
David Webb rock crystal and diamond bombe shape ring featuring 58 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of 2.3 carats. G color, VS clarity. Signed Webb...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold 18 Karat Tahitian Cultured Pearl Diamond Black Onyx Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 1970's A Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx and Gold Ring
Centered on a single cultured pearl, with a pave-set diamond surround, and a further border of black enamel, to brilliant-cut diamond-set shoulders and a tapering hoop, expandable with an interior spring clip...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stylish door knocker earrings by David Webb in 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamonds. Hammered polished finish on open-work triangular design tops with tapered rectangular dro...
Category
2010s American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18k Gold Rock Crystal Pool Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb "Pool" hinged cuff bracelet in hammered finish 18k yellow gold with cross-hatched carved rock crystal on either side. Signed 'WEBB 18K'. Bezel-set carved rock crystal qu...
Category
2010s American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Azure-Malachite, Ruby, Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
From renowned New York jewelry designer David Webb we offer the 1970s 18K gold ring of large Mellon-cut Azure-Malachite topped by a cabochon ruby s...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Malachite, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Crossover Double-Headed Serpent Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb crossover bangle, designed as a green enamel double-headed snake, each with cabochon ruby eyes, accented by a circular-cut pavé-set diamonds, mounted in platinum and 18k g...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Circular Openwork Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong comeback in 2020 and 2021 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men an...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb circa 1970s Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Centering a baroque pearl, surrounded by stylized gold leaves, set with round diamonds weighing approximately 0.35cts carats, signed Webb.
L: 2.1 inches
W: 1.5 inches at it's widest...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of David Webb jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage David Webb jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that David Webb diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 822, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 1,280 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Diana M. Jewels, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., and Barry Kieselstein-Cord. Prices for David Webb jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,250 and tops out at $2,200,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $23,449.