“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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David Webb Gold and Green Enamel Bracelet Watch
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional and collectible bracelet watch by David Webb, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and accented with the House’s signature green enamel detailing. The watch case is execut...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Panther Bangle 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage David Webb Panther Collection bangle. The bangle is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 38.80 DWT (approx. 60.34 grams). It also has eight ro...
Emerald, 18k Gold
David Webb Black Enamel and 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A simple and elegant black enamel and 18K yellow gold bracelet by the iconic designer David Webb. The bracelet measures 7.25 inches in length, and 1.00 inch in width. It features a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
$27,520Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Textured, Scalloped Link Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Exclusively from our David Webb estate collection, comes a brilliant and textured bracelet. David Webb is the quintessential American jeweler of exceedingly modern jewelry. The brace...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 0.34ct Diamond & White Enamel Skip Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
This David Webb Skip bracelet offers a modern way to show your love. Diamonds with a total weight of 0.34 carats set in White Enamel are arranged in a way that is meant to visually r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold White And Balck Enamel Tiger Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb bracelet designed as a tiger is a true masterpiece of jewelry art. Crafted with intricate attention to detail, this magnificent piece boasts red ruby eyes that exude a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Cuff Wave Bangle Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the brand's iconic style and exceptional craftsmanship. Cra...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Diamonds, Cabochon Emeralds Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage bracelet by David Webb crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum, mounted with 14 lovely green cabochon emeralds and round cut diamonds. Bracelet Width: 0.8 inches Inside Cir...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 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 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, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet wit fit approximately up to a 7-inch wrist Weight: 96.38 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The cuff features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.15 carats, enhanced by baguette-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 2.35 carats, complemented by oval...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Bastille Purple Amethyst Red Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the grandeur of the iconic "The Bastille" design with this extraordinary David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Bastille Sugarloaf Amethyst Red Enamel Diamond Cuff Bracelet...
Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
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