“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 Emerald Diamond Multi-Strand Beads Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A captivating David Webb necklace featuring superb gem quality emerald beads. They measure 2-6mm each and weigh a total of approximately 300 carats. The emeralds are all eye clean wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
David Webb 18KWG/Plat Emerald Bead, Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sophisticated David Webb necklace features a single, vibrant cabochon emerald bead flanked by diamond-set rondelles, integrated into a classic strand of luminous cultured pearls...
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Gold Necklace This magnificent necklace by David Webb is a striking display of bold design and masterful craftsmanship. Featuring an array of...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
South Sea Pearl 13x17mm 18-inch Long Diamond Clasp Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An elegant South Sea pearl necklace featuring beautifully graduated pearls measuring approximately 13–17mm, finished with an 18K white gold diamond clasp. The strand measures 18 inch...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Carved Emerald and Ruby Bead Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Emerald and Ruby Bead Necklace A bold and elegant design by David Webb, this three-strand necklace is strung with rich ruby beads, accented by gold and pavé diamon...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18KWG/Plat Amber Bead, Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sophisticated David Webb necklace features a single, large tumbled amber bead as a central focal point, accented by two diamond-set rondelles and integrated into a graduated str...
Diamond, Pearl, Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb Turquoise Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Large Bead Strand Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of a David Webb masterpiece with the remarkable 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Bead Necklace, a true embodiment of luxury from the 1980s era. This exquisi...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18KWG/Plat Sapphire Bead, Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This David Webb necklace features a single strand of cultured pearls, centered by a large, tumbled sapphire bead that is flanked by two rondelles pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
$51,120Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, Turquoise Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional necklace by David Webb showcases a magnificent, carved Chinese coral centerpiece bead, measuring approximately 27.00 mm, surrounded by large coral beads, each rangin...
Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Natural Red Coral Bead Black Enamel Yellow Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This long magnificent David Webb necklace features 47 natural red coral beads measuring 8.2mm to 14.5mm in diameter, spaced by black enamel 18k gold rondels and completed by a quater...
Coral, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18KWG/Plat Aquamarine Bead, Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This David Webb necklace features a single strand of graduated cultured pearls, centered by a large, tumbled aquamarine bead that is flanked by two rondelles pavé-set with brilliant-...
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb Faceted Coral Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Faceted Coral Black Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Necklace A collar necklace made of twenty faceted coral beads, twenty-one black onyx-lined discs, a...
Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18KWG/Plat Amber Bead, Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This David Webb necklace features a single strand of graduated cultured pearls, accented by a large, tumbled amber bead that is set between two rondelles pavé-set with brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, Pearl, Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18k White Gold Coral, Diamond and Pearl Bead Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exceptional allure of the David Webb Coral and Pearl Diamond Bead Necklace, a unique and captivating piece that combines cora...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Four strand choker necklace. Featuring interspersed stones of turquoise, coral, purple and orange spiny oyster, and lapis. All beads are of different sizes and shapes, including roun...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$1,500Sale Price|23% Off
Faceted Tanzanite Beads Multi-Strand Necklace
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A classic Tanzanite beads necklace, comprising of 567 carats of Tanzanite beaded in 9 strands. Clasp is made out of silver. Certificate can be provided...
Tanzanite, Silver
Turquoise Bead Necklace and Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and chic blue turquoise stone bead necklace and choker necklace in one. Two necklace lengths in one. Necklace is shown worn in both lengths. Necklace is beautiful as a st...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18k Gold Clasp
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Strand of an Impressive White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Gold Clasp. The size of the pearls are ranging from 13mm-15mm. This is a very elegant pearl necklace and is perfect for any occasions. A 13 mm to 15.6 mm White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18k Gold Clasp It consist of 26 pieces Round Shape White South Sea Pearls with The pearls are of Very Good Lustre with minor surface blemishes The colour of the pearls is white with Green and Pink overtone. The photo is taken by iPhone 11 Pro...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Turquoise Diamond Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Natural Turquoise Necklace. Clasp in diamond and white gold. Total length: approx. 50.00 centimeters up to approx. 60.00 centimeters. Total weight: 308.80 grams.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Honey Amber Graduated Faceted Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Art Deco honey amber bead necklace with natural inclusions, and a gold plated ring bolt clasp. The beautiful faceted beads are graduated wit...
Amber
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
L 17 in
Hakimoto 16x13 mm 17" White South Sea Pearl & 18K Full Diamonds Clasp Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 29 White South Sea Pearl 16x13mm Necklace 18K White Gold 1.79 Carts Diamonds Clasp High Quality Australian South Sea High Luster Clean Face 17" Long and 1...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Graduated South Sea Pearl Necklace with Pave Diamond Clasp
By Pampillonia
Located in Bethesda, MD
This graduated south sea pearl necklace, featuring lustrous pearls sized from 12mm to 15.1mm. The 17-inch strand is secured by an elegant 18k white gold ball clasp, pavé-set with 86 ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
David Webb Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond And White Enamel Collar Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold And Platinum. The necklace consists of 8 graduating in size white enamel elongated lin...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Hakimoto 15.5x14 mm Golden & Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Weight (g): 133 Cultured South Sea Pearl Pearl Size: 14X15.5mm Pearl Shape: Round Body color: Multicolor Orie...
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18k White Gold Coral, Diamond and Pearl Bead Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exceptional allure of the David Webb Coral and Pearl Diamond Bead Necklace, a unique and captivating piece that combines cora...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Hakimoto 14.4x12 mm Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Tahitian Necklace. 31 Black Pearl 12x14.4mm Tahitian South Sea Pearl Manufactures List Price $48,000 18K Diamond White Gol...
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
David Webb 1980's Onyx Rock Crystal Quartz Enamel 18 Karat Bead Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Necklace is comprised of onyx and rock crystal quartz round beads strung on knotted silk cord. Onyx beads are 13.0 mm round - opaque matte black in color with polished carved linear grooves. Rock crystal quartz are 16.0 mm round - translucent cream in color with white and subtle matrix. Completed by a gold barrel clasp...
Crystal, Onyx, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970's David Webb Baroque Pearl Ruby Emerald 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Long necklace is comprised of tumbled gemstones alternating with baroque pearls Baroque pearls are bright white with strong iridescence and are very well matched With tumbled emerald beads...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Webb Yellow Gold, Onyx and Quartz Bead Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: The necklace is designed by David Webb, it is made out of 18 karat yellow gold, carved onyx and quartz, featuring box clasp closure. The smaller bead measures 9/16"...
Onyx, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Coral Pearl Bead Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful necklace made of natural coral and cultured pearls. Created by David Webb. Featuring three strands of graduated coral and cultured pearls, with an 18k yellow gold and c...
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli Bead One Strand Collapsible Necklace by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The lovely necklace is composed of lapis lazuli beads, forming a single long strand, completed with a 18k gold clasp and accented with a touch of green enamel in between stations. ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
David Webb Cultured Pearl Lapis 18 Karat Gold Strand Necklace, circa 1960
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hand knotted strand necklace comprised of round cultured pearls measuring from 8.5 to 8.8 mm Incredibly well-matched cream body color with moderate rosè overtones and a very good lu...
Lapis Lazuli, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Turquoise Yellow Gold Bead Necklace, Massive, 1980s
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Very impressive Asian motif turquoise bead necklace created by David Webb in the 1980s. The necklace features a strand of thirty-three turquoise beads graduating from 22.4 to 10.9 mi...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Coral Yellow Gold Enamel Bead Necklace, Massive, 1980s
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Very impressive Asian motif carved coral bead necklace created by David Webb in the 1980s. The necklace features a strand of twenty-three ca...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Emerald Bead Gold Necklace with Diamond and Ruby Accents, 1970s
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold yet elegant colorful necklace created by David Webb in the 1970s. The necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold, emerald beads, cabochon rubies and round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Sapphire Bead and Diamond Torsade Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
n American Late-20th Century platinum and 18 karat white gold necklace with sapphires and diamonds by David Webb. The necklace is composed of graduating sapphire beads with an approx...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Amethyst and Green Enamel Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Signed David Webb Amethyst bead necklace with green enamel rondeles. 18 karat yellow gold clasp.
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1970s David Webb Coral Enamel Gold Set
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An iconic set comprising necklace and ear pendants by David Webb, with carved coral beads interlinked by fine white enameled gold elements. Circa 1975.
Coral, 18k Gold