“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 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
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 Raja Tears Green Emeralds, Rubies, Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning and exceptionally gemmy David Webb Raja Tears bracelet, a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This exquisite bracelet showcases a captivating buc...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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...
Emerald, Ruby, Enamel
David Webb Leopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spotted Bangle Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Yellow Gold Leopard designed as a twisted bangle bracelet, decorated with black enamel spots, cabochon emerald eyes, and pavé-set diamonds. The...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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David Webb 5 Carat Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking cuff bracelet by David Webb is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with over 5 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, offering exceptional presence and refined br...
Diamond, White Diamond, 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