“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.
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, enamel and eighteen karat gold bracelet, David Webb convex diamond shape links in blue enamel highlighted by round brilliant-cut diamond set links; estimated total diamond w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Baroque Pearl and Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Webb Material: 18K yellow gold & platinum Diamonds: 44 round brilliant cut = 2.65cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: bracelet measures 40mm wide Weight: 118 grams
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 8.00cttw Round Diamond Crossover Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Crossover Diamond Bracelet by David Webb is a luxurious statement piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. The crossover design is ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Nugget Texture Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Diamond Nugget Bracelet is a stunning testament to the brand's legendary craftsmanship and design prowess. Adorned with a dazzlin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Belt Motif Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exemplifies the brand's signature craftsmanship and unique design. Fashioned as an anchor buckle, the...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s David Webb Gold and Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 7.20 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1970s Size 6 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Double Head Lion Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Double Head Lion Bracelet. Wrist size: inner circumference 16.0 cm (6 ¼ in) Designed as an articulated hinged bangle, the two opposing black e...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum Double Lion Black Enamel Sapphire Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary beauty and rarity of this vintage David Webb Double Lion Head Bracelet. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite piec...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Spotted Panthere Cuff Bangle Bracele
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A vintage and rare find from the one and only David Webb! Circa 1980's, this 18k yellow gold David Webb panther bangle bracelet is designed white en...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 1979 Taurus Bull Hinged Wide Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A vintage classic with timeless appeal from David Webb's Taurus collection, circa 1979. This mythology-inspired hinged cuff bracelet is made of textured and polished 18k yellow gold ...
Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Escargot Fluted Round Gold Link Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Innovative in everything he does this David Webb yellow gold bracelet is no exception: Escargot fluted bombe link bracleet with a diamond paved center link will certainly end up on t...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black And White Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful iconic 1980s black and white enamel 18 karat gold bangle bracelet by David Webb. Spring closure to open and close around the wrist. Inner circumference 6.5 inches. Signed o...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Carved Lapis Lazuli Cuff Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, stylish and colorful bracelet created by David Webb in the 1980s. Made of carved lapis lazuli, 18 karat yellow gold and accented with round brilliant cut diamonds (F-G color...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Zig Zag Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Zig Zag Diamond Motif White Enamel Bangle Bracelet. This exquisite piece seamlessly blends modern design with timeless elegance,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Lion Head Platinum and 18 Karat Gold 12 One Line Black Enamel Head Mo
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb one line lion head black and white enamel platinum and yellow gold bracelet. Created with 12 motifs that depict a lion/tiger head. 7 inches long. Comes with it's origina...
Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum Pearl String Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite David Webb bracelet from the 1960s embodies vintage sophistication at its finest. Designed in platinum, it showcases four luminous strands of pearls, radiating timel...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 0.9 Carat Round F VS Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designer: DAVID WEBB Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this luxurious bangle by designer David Webb. Crafted from exquisite 18 karat yellow gold, this v...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Hand Hammered Finish Yellow Gold Chunky Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Substantial chunky bracelet by David Webb, in 18k yellow gold, hand hammered finish, swirl motif. Bracelet will fit a 7.25" wrist, width at the center widest point - 1". Marked on t...
Yellow Gold