“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 Triple Strand Fine Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s David Webb Triple Strand Pearls Necklace, Having very Fine AAA Quality 6 M.M Round Cultured Pearls With nearly no signs of surface blemishes and are of Fine White luster ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pearl Tassel Crystal Links Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dusk Pearl Rock Crystal Diamond White Enamel Necklace—a masterpiece that seamlessly combines luxury and artistry. This dramatic ...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi Strand Jade Medallion And Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful David Webb multi strand jade necklace made with a prominent carved medallion in the center, framed by articulated gold. Ancien...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18KY Gold Multicolored Pearl Strands Torsade Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning five-strand pearl necklace by David Webb is a true statement piece. Measuring 17 inches in length, the strands are adorned with pearls ranging from 8mm to 10mm in size....
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
David Webb Angel Skin Coral Tassel Bead Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Angel Skin Coral Tassel Bead Sautoir Necklace A necklace featuring strands of exceptional "Angel's Skin" coral beads with black enamel & diamond spacers. Measuremen...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Pearl Amethyst and Chalcedony Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Pearl Amethyst and Chalcedony Necklace A massive David Webb necklace with five strands featuring cultured pearls, round chalcedony beads, round and tumbled amethyst bead...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & Gold Carved Amethyst Multi-Strand Lavender Bead Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is an impressive David Webb Lavender color Amethyst bead necklace. Composed of 5 strands of amethysts featuring large egg shaped amethyst stations total of 7. Each large amethyst is about 4.5cm in length, and about 10cm in diameter. Inside circumference 34 inches.One carved amethyst plate...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Lapis, Coral Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Multi Strand Lapis and Coral Gold Clasp Necklace. The multi-strand necklace with alternating rows of rectangular coral and round lapis lazuli beads, to the clasp decorate...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K White Gold 5 Strand Of Ruby And Sapphires Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is an exciting and fun five strand ruby necklace by David Webb. It is designed as 5 strands of ruby beads, and polished cabochon sapphires sp...
Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Lapis, Coral Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Multi Strand Lapis and Coral Gold Clasp Necklace. The multi-strand necklace with alternating rows of rectangular coral and round lapis lazuli beads, to the clasp decorate...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940-50's Large Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous strand of graduated natural coral—vintage angel skin coral beads with a silver and coral bead adorned clasp. The necklace is a chunky choker style of graduated bead...
Coral, Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Beaded Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 60.2 Grams Stone: Angel Skin Coral (11 mm) Length: 16 Inches Metal: Hallmarked 14K Item #: BR-1408-092524-10
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,650
Dm 2 in L 17 in
18K Yellow Gold & Jadeite Jade 16 Strand Necklace with Removable Pendant Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
Absolutely Stunning Necklace! Made in 18k yellow gold and features Jadeite / Jade pendant. The pendant can be removed and worn as a single pendant or brooch / or necklace can be worn...
Jade, Yellow Gold
Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Strand Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This pearl necklace, with its clasp in 18-karat yellow gold adorned with embedded diamonds, is a classic piece of jewelry reinvented with a touch of modernity. Each pearl, measuring ...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Handcraft Coral 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Triple Strand Blush Pearls w Diamond Silver Enhancements
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Various hues of light blush colors complement each other and mingle together to create this unique pastel Akoya pearl multi strand necklace. Each pearl strand is accented with tiny d...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Double Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite double-strand pearl necklace combines timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication. Featuring lustrous white, round cultured pearls averaging 10 mm in diameter, ...
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,721Sale Price / item|24% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Tassel Necklace 0.27 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold tassel necklace featuring a White & Golden South Sea pearls measuring 12-13 mm and a diamond bar with 37 round brilliants weighing 0.27 carats. Chain: 18 inches...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Multi-Strand Necklace in 18k White Gold, 6.50 Carats, USA
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Multi-Strand Gold Necklace A beautiful drop necklace comprising of a chain suspending four rows and embellished with round diamonds weighing 6.50 carats total. The necklace ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold-Filled Double Strand Necklace with Translucent Amethyst & Pearls
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a double strand necklace we created with 13-14 mm faceted translucent pink amethyst coin shaped beads, 2-5 mm faceted amethyst round beads and pink-peach tone freshwater rice...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold-filled, Rose Gold
$8,384Sale Price|25% Off
W 2.37 in L 2.76 in
Multi-Strand Pearl Choker Necklace with Angel Skin Coral 18 Karat Gold Clasp
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Gorgeous 5-strand pearl necklace with an exquisite large sized carved angel skin coral 18 karat gold clasp. Can be worn with the clasp in the back, although the beautiful clasp is me...
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
David Webb Pearl Amethyst and Chalcedony Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Pearl Amethyst and Chalcedony Necklace A massive David Webb necklace with five strands featuring cultured pearls, round chalcedony beads, round and tumbled amethyst bead...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Pearl, 18k Gold
David Webb Multi-Strand Pearl Diamond Long Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Multi-Strand Pearl Diamond Long Necklace Multiple strands of cultured white and black pearls, linked together by round brilliant-cut diamonds of approximately 11.76 carat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum and 18K Gold Rock Crystal Onyx and Diamond Bead Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Very rare David Webb bead necklace, composed of larger barrel-shaped rock crystal beads, alternating with black onyx, 18k white gold and gold rondelles...
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 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 1960s Vintage Tahitian South Sea Pearl 18 Karat Tri Gold Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a hand-knotted two strand necklace with round natural Tahitian and South Sea pearl beads measuring approximately 10.5 mm Tahitian pearls are gray in body color with purp...
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
David Webb Emerald and Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Weston, MA
This magnificent David Webb emerald and diamond fringe necklace is a one-of-a-kind vintage treasure created for a longtime client of Webb’s. It is composed of four graduated rows of ...
Diamond, Emerald
David Webb Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Bethesda, MD
From David Webb, a pearl and diamond necklace comprised of three strands of 8-8.5mm cultured pearls and a stunning diamond clasp. The clasp boast 9 old European cut diamonds weighin...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
David Webb Coral Torsade Diamond and Emerald Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Bethesda, MD
From David Webb, a very rare torsade of 3.5mm deep salmon coral necklace. The carol, diamond and emerald clasp boasts 24 brilliant diamonds weig...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
David Webb Coral Emerald Diamond Amethyst Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A precious gem necklace with green enamel accents featuring diamonds, emeralds, coral and amethyst set in 18 karat gold and platinum.
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold