“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 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 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
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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 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 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
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
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
South Sea Pearl 13x17mm 18-inch Long Diamond Clasp Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A refined South Sea pearl necklace composed of 29 beautifully graduated pearls, ranging from approximately 13mm to 17mm, and secured with an 18K white gold clasp accented by diamonds...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 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 Crystal, Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, Enamel & Diamond Necklace Plat/18k
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Webb multi-strand necklace featuring cabochon turquoise, carved rock crystal, coral, turquoise and onyx beads, approximately 3.17 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds and black enamel, set in 18k gold and platinum. Fits up to a 16" neck. The center piece measures 2 1/8" long by 2 1/4" wide. This necklace is accompanied by a David Webb box...
Onyx, Turquoise, Diamond, Crystal, Coral, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold,...
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 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
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
14k Yellow Gold Coral Bead Necklace with 14k Beads and Pearls
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.5 grams Coral Details: Cut: Round Measurement: 4.1mm Color: Pink & White Necklace Measurement: 21.0 Inch...
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
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
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
Giant Estate Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises in a large size. This necklace features genuine high grade genuine turquoises from the sleeping ...
Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Pearl 477ct. Necklace in 18KWG with Pink Tourmaline & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a modern twist on a classic pearl necklace with the addition of dangling diamonds and pink tourmalines! This necklace is a showstopper and the multi layering o...
White Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Russian Baltic Amber Orange Graduated Bead Necklace w Bead Screw Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A stunning strand of authentic Baltic cognac amber, hand-carved and polished into warm, glowing beads that radiate the unmistakable inner “sunshine” of genuine amber. Each bead displays natural inclusions, organic texture, and the signature golden luminescence only found in true fossilized resin. The beads are beautifully graduated, transitioning gracefully from smaller near the clasp to generously rounded center beads. The necklace closes with a matching amber screw clasp, confirming period authenticity and hand-crafted assembly. This is a rare and collectible example of mid-century Baltic amber...
Amber
Sunita Nahata Aquamarine Necklace with Paraiba, Alexandrite & Diamond in 18KWG
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This collection is named as “Blue Planet” to represent Earth’s marine realm. The grandiose Santa Maria Aquamarines represent the vast oceans of our planet. They are accented with sub...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Alexandrite, Pearl, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
Estate Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal handcrafted necklace, with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises in a beautifull graduated size up to 9.5mm. This necklace features genuine high grade genuine tu...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Serpent Sleeping Beauty Turquoise 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Necklace
Located in GOES, NL
A regal giant handcrafted necklace with extremely rare and pure Sleeping Beauty Turquoises, natural diamonds and genuine rubies. This...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 Rubelilte & Turquoise Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rubellite & Turquoise Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set. A necklace featuring step-cut and oval rubellite, cabochon turquoise, brilliant-cut diamonds weighing appro...
Diamond, Rubelite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 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 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