“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 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 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 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 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 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
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
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 ...
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
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
$2,697
Dm 0.32 in L 23.54 in
1980s Cultured Pearl Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive cultured pearl, 1.66Ct diamond, 8.20Ct sapphire, 7.38 Ct emerald, 7.25Ct ruby and 14k gold necklace; part of our diverse gemstone jewelry collections. This fine and impressive pearl necklace is composed of forty-four individually knotted cultured pearls. The vintage pearl and gemstone necklace...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage necklace pairs the warm tone of 18K yellow gold with lustrous pearls, accented by diamond rondelle beads that add subtle brilliance throughout the design. The combinatio...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona Spinel Quartz Rock Crystal Silver Beaded Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Spinel Rock Crystal and Fumé Quartz beaded necklace with satin silver clasp. Necklace dimensions: 0.60 in W/24.40 in Long. - 15.4...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Spinel, Crystal, 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
Genuine and Natural Large Plain Emerald Tumbled Beads with Pearl Clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Genuine & Natural Large Emerald Tumbled Beads Necklace with a Pearl Clasp. The beads range from 9MM to 22MM and the length i...
Emerald, Pearl
Alex Jona Rose Quartz Aquamarine Smoky Quartz Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand cut in Italy, Smoky, Rose Quartz & Aquamarine rondelle necklace with a rhodium plated sterling silver clasp. Length: 24.80" (63 cm), Diameter 0.59"(...
Aquamarine, Quartz
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
Carved Fluted Emerald Bead Onyx Rondelles Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful collection of 405.25 carat of emerald carved beads spaced with black onyx and diamond rondelles set with a black diamond clasp in 18kt white gold. The emerald carved bead...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amber and Green Stone Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage large freeform baltic honey amber bead necklace featuring sterling silver beaded rondelles as well as an adjustable sterling silver lobster c...
Amber, Sterling Silver
Alex Jona Lapis Quartz Amethyst Silver Beaded Rondelle Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, Lapis, Quartz Amethyst Necklace (57 cm long) with satin finished silver clasp. Necklace dimensions: 0.53 in W/ 22.44 in L 13.42 mm...
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Silver
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...
1970s David Webb Hammered Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold Aries zodiac pendant, by David Webb, 1970s. Signed Webb and stamped 18k and ©. Please note that this piece is sold as a pendant only. Please message us should you ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Finish Palette Diamond Bib Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning David Webb necklace from estate jewelry of the stars collection. Used to belong to amazing Hollywood movie star Claudette Colbert. The stunning choker boasts a great layout ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold