“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
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 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 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
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
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 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
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 ...
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 Baltic Amber Orange Graduated Bead Necklace with 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
Vintage Baltic Amber Orange Graduated Bead Necklace with 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
Amber Oval Bead Long Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). The single-strand of graduated ova...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Aquamarine Amethyst Rose Quartz Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Aquamarine, Amethyst and Rose Quartz rondelle necklace with satin silver clasp. Necklace dimensions: 0.56 in W / 22.8 in L 14.5 m...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Quartz, Silver
Alex Jona Aquamarine Tourmaline Quartz Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, aquamarine, tourmaline, rose quartz, citrine quartz rondelle necklace with a satin finish sterling silver clasp. Necklace dimensi...
Citrine, Quartz, Silver
Amber Round Bead Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
The single-strand of round amber beads approx. 14 mm diameter Two beads with internal screw locking. Length 56 cm. Total weight: 51.7 gr
Amber
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Braided Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
In the ancient world the discovery of how to work metals was an important stage in the development of the art of jewelry. Over time, metalworking techniques became more sophisticated...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 2.0ct Diamond Star Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
Shine like the brightest star in the sky with this 2.0 ct diamond necklace from David Webb. This stellar piece features a yellow gold chain with a star-shaped pendant embellished wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb pendant brooch centering a carved shell cameo depicting Poseidon, the god of the seas in Greek mythology. 18k yellow gold frame h...
18k Gold, Yellow 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
David Webb Vintage 18ky Gold, Platinum, Azurmalachite, Ruby & Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Vintage 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum, Azurmalachite, Ruby & Diamond Necklace. The necklace is crafted from carved azurmalachite with 18k yellow gold, platinum, diamond, and r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Diamond Collar Hinged Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Put a modern twist on your wardrobe rotation with this 18K gold sculpted collar design. This is certainly a choker to remember! David Webb collar necklace adds a pop of color and e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb, Vintage Carved Jade and Gold Necklace by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage jade necklace by David Webb, crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, featuring versatile detachable, carved jade pendant with diamond ac...
Diamond, Jade, Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Braided Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
In the ancient world the discovery of how to work metals was an important stage in the development of the art of jewelry. Over time, metalworking te...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage David Webb 18k gold necklace, center has a hidden bail to attach a pendant. Necklace is 23" long, widest point is 28mm. Marked: Webb 18k. Weight - 216.8 grams.
Yellow Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bib Style Basket Weave Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18kt Gold Bib Style Necklace, composed of large, basketweave plaques, 1 7/16 in. widest plaque. 14 inches long.
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
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H 2.25 in W 1.25 in L 16 in
David Webb Rock Crystal, Coral, Angelskin Coral and Diamond Pendant Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Webb carved rock crystal, coral, angelskin coral and diamond pendant set in platinum and 14k white gold, on an 18k white gold chain. The base of this pendant is carved rock cr...
Coral, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White G...