“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.
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
100 Carat David Webb Diamond Sapphire Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
A spectacular David Webb cuff bracelet, showcasing the house’s unmistakable mastery of bold design and exceptional gemstone setting. Executed in Platinum 900, this substantial cuff ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$23,168Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Multi Strand Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Bead Bracelet. Designed as three strands of smooth purple oval amethyst and peridot beads, separated by gold rondelle spacers, mounted in pla...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
DAVID WEBB Cabochon Emerald Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic David Webb cuff bracelet designed as an alligator, finely crafted in textured 18-karat yellow gold with detailed repoussé work. The hinged cuff features a sculptural alliga...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 4.7 Carat Multi Sapphire Chain Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate sta...
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Fishscale Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Discover the timeless beauty of this exquisite David Webb bracelet, a true embodiment of vintage 1970s elegance. Expertly crafted from 18kt yellow gold, this stunning piece showcases a mesmerizing fishscale design, accented with intricate rope work and braided textile patterns that wrap gracefully around your wrist. This heirloom-worthy piece harkens back to a refined era, while adding a touch of contemporary sophistication to your collection. Revel in the luxurious feel of this David Webb masterpiece, and let its captivating visual presence make a statement as you indulge your love for all things glittering and divine. Add this enchanting piece of art to your jewelry collection and embrace the elegance of ageless style with this one-of-a-kind 1970s vintage fish bracelet...
18k Gold
David Webb Fishscale Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 1970’S, 18K Yellow Gold David Webb “FISHSCALE” bracelet. This is composed beautifully with braided detailing and unique rope work - hand crafted to perfection. This is a ...
18k Gold
$17,625Sale Price|25% Off
Yellow Gold Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This statement bracelet features 192 yellow sapphires for a total of 101.60 carats set in 14k yellow gold and dipped in 24k yellow gold for a richer look with 14 diamonds weighing 0....
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Pearl Double Strand Bracelet w Decorative 14K Yellow Gold Filigree Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enhanced with a decorative 14 karat yellow gold filigree charm clasp, this classic double strand bracelet of creamy white pearls presents a fres...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Multi Gemstone Chain Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate sta...
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Cabochon Sapphire & Emerald Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Cabochon Sapphire & Emerald Bracelet This beautiful bracelet is made of platinum and 18 karat white gold set with 43 cabochon sapphires, the largest of which is appro...
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$1,128Sale Price|40% Off
Pearls, Diamonds and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Very chic multi lines bracelet Italian crafstmanship Pearls, Diamonds and Sapphire Bracelet Semi flexible bracelet Made of a series 3 cultiveted pearl rows Pearls diameter mm 5 Emer...
$32,064Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum and Diamond Bow Clasp Pearl Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
A stunning mid-20th-century bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, showcasing the maison’s signature refinement in both form and function. This elegant piece features nine rows of lustrous,...
Platinum
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
L 7 in
8 Strand Pearl and .50ct Diamond Bracelet Platinum AAA Quality VS F-G Color
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
8 Strand Pearl and Diamond Bracelet This spectacular platinum and diamond pearl bracelet is made with the finest AAA pearls and diamonds Eight strands of perfectly matched pearls m...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Multi Strand Pearl Diamond Bracelet w Exquisite Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Find vintage glory in this outstanding mid-century jeweled Art-Deco style pearl bracelet. Exquisite, featuring a sparkling diamond covered white gold ornamental clasp which brilliant...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
David Webb Pearl Diamond and Platinum Bracelet 1950s
By David Webb
Located in Towson, MD
This stunning 1950s platinum bracelet from the David Webb collection showcases a luxurious combination of creamy-toned cultured pearls and exquisite diamonds. Ninety-two pearls, each...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Faceted Coral And Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This bold and elegant bracelet by David Webb showcases three rows of richly hued, checkerboard-carved coral beads, each expertly faceted to reflect light with brilliance. The coral r...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
David Webb Elizabeth Taylor Pearl, Diamond, Emerald Multi Strand Lion Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
I’ve never thought of my jewelry as trophies. I’m here to take care of it and to love it, for we are only temporary custodians of beauty, Elizabeth Taylor. From barely-there baubles...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k & Platinum Torsade Bracelet w/ Carved Lapis, Coral & Diamonds by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid Century Modern bracelet was realized by the esteemed jeweler David Webb, one of America's finest (family owned since 1948...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Platinum