“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.
Vintage 1950s David Webb Gold Clutch with 10.00 Carat Ruby and Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k with a carved Ruby weighing approximately 10.00 carats, 44 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 carats, and a mirror. Signed by D...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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David Webb Rock Crystal and Turquoise Desk Object
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rock Crystal and Turquoise Desk Object A natural rock crystal quartz point decorated with gold rope twist strands, bows, and a gold branch section, adorned with 12 turqu...
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold
David Webb Gold Monkey Desk Clock
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Monkey Desk Clock An 18 karat yellow gold desk clock designed in the shape of a walnut, adorned with round and marquise cut diamonds. The...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Multi Gem and Enamel Gold Frog Bowl
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Multi Gem and Enamel Gold Frog Bowl A gold bowl topped by a lapis lazuli frog with a coral tongue Set with 6 cabochon rubies, 5 cabochon emeralds...
Emerald, Ruby
David Webb 18K Lion Yellow Gold Belt Buckle
By David Webb
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 63.8 grams Buckle Measurements: Lion Belt Portion is 2.5 inch east to west, 1.75 inch north to south. Condi...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Taurus Zodiac Belt Buckle - VHK#476a
By David Webb
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1980s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 60.2 grams Maker: David Webb Measurement: 1.5 inch top to bottom Condition: Excellent
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond 14 Karat Gold Frog Sitckpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a leaping frog bead set throughout with round cut demantoid garnet, very well-matched bright yellowish-green in color Eyes are comprised of two old European cut diamonds; ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mario Buccellati Vintage Diamond Gold Compact Box
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
This Mario Buccellati vintage diamond 18K yellow gold compact box from 1940's features a diamond accent closure in 18K white gold with rose-cut diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Frog Animal Cufflinks in Malachite
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
This playful pair of cufflinks is entirely made in malachite and its front face is hand carved to depict the body a frog, also in malachite is made the back toggle, simple and cylin...
Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli and Jade Frog Cufflinks
By AVGVSTA
Located in Milano, IT
These cufflinks feature a striking color combination where the deep blue of lapis lazuli in the shape of playful frogs is combined with the delicate green shade of the cylindrical to...
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Diamond Constance "H" Belt buckle
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
HERMES diamond encrusted CONSTANCE H belt buckle, with approximately 3.79 carats of diamonds set in 18K white gold . Inscribed Hermes Made in France AU750 numbered xxxxxx 77D, 3.79...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1939 Birks Sterling silver Desk Clock
By Birks
Located in Montreal, QC
1939 Birks sterling silver desk clock stamped on the back. Movement was made in Switzerland, case was made in Canada. With a white dial and arabic numerals, family monogram on the fr...
Sterling Silver
1960s Multi Color Enamel Diamond Gold Parrot Pin
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this pin features lovely enamel inlays and accentuated by dazzling diamond accents. The pin is stamped 18K. Inventory #96061PPSS
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Frascarolo, 18K Gold Diamond Emerald Enamel Deer Desk Clock
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
This artistic clock features a beautifully crafted enamel deer design, lively and charming, as if leaping through nature. Created by the Frascarolo brand, this piece is a classic fro...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Orvis Sterling Buckle on Vogt Belt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Orvis sterling buckle set on chocolate basket weave leather belt. Buckle features elborate scrolled silver work with rope border that is mirrored o...
Sterling Silver
Enamel Box with Diamond and Rubies Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful box with fine enamel work studded with Diamonds and Rubies. Similar enamel work can be seen in Indian and Mughal jewellery from centuries ag...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Rene Boivin 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Compact Case, circa 1940
By René Boivin
Located in New York, NY
René Boivin was born in February 1864 in Paris. An excellent designer and engraver, he began a career in the jewellery field at a young age. During the 1890s he purchased several workshops and established himself at rue St. Anastase. In 1893 he married Jean...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes" Constance" Diamond "H’ Belt Buckle 18k yellow gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes constance 18k yellow gold, diamond encrusted ‘H’ belt buckle. Inscribed: Hermes, Made in France, Au750, numbered XXX, 77D, 3.79 carat of diamonds Comes with original box. ( r...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb "Ram" Belt Buckle in 18k yellow gold.
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Ram Belt Buckle in 18k yellow gold. Accompanied by black genuine alligator leather belt, size 39.5. Features head of the ram belt buckle and hammered gold finish belt loop...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Enamel Tiger Pin
By David Webb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 0.21ctw of old cut diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity Measurements: 28.26 x 22.51 x 10.71 mm Total Weight: 14.7g...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Snail Brooch Green Enamel Diamond Gold
By David Webb
Located in South Pasadena, CA
David Webb diamond and enamel 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980. The figural design features a representation of a snail in forward march carrying its striped, brilliant green enameled shell embellished with corded gold, the diamond-set eyes totaling approximately 0.18 carat, approximately G – H color and VS clarity. Signed Webb, in excellent condition consistent with age and wear. Why not Love Yourself a little with this decadent Webb snail as an indulgent treat for today? Why not? And if that is not the case, make someone special in your life Happy with this David Webb enameled snail brooch...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
DAVID WEBB "Bamboo" Style Yellow Gold Hair Comb
By David Webb
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Yellow Gold Woman's Hair Comb by David Webb - Bamboo style rim, contemporary size, Throwback style to the late Victorian era, Rare David Webb Comb Design
18k Gold
David Webb Ruby Eye Armadillo Yellow Gold Colossal Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
So lifelike and detailed, this is an absolute testament to the genuinely fine nature of David Webb's iconic creations. This very substantial piece measures an astounding 5 inches lon...
Ruby, 18k Gold