“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 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
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
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
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
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HERMES H 18CT GOLD & DIAMOND EXTRA LARGE BELT BUCKLE ON REVERSIBLE LEATHER BELt
By Hermès
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite vintage solid 18ct gold fully stamped Hermes Paris Diamond encrusted belt bucket with brand new reversable Hermes brown...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Southwestern Sterling Coral Inlay Belt Buckle Set
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful belt buckle set is sterling silver with coral inlay. The slides measures 5/8 by 1 1/16 inches - the buckle measures 2 1/16 by 2 1/16 inches. This buckle set is made t...
Coral, Sterling Silver
Chief and Buffalos Sterling Buckle on Vogt Belt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Vogt sterling buckle set on running oak tooled leather belt. Buckle features Indian head and two bow and arrow images with hand etched floral desig...
Sterling Silver
Antique Jugendstil Silver Serpent Belt Buckle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique silver belt buckle from the Jugendstil period, Germany 1890-1914. The buckle is created in 900 silver and it has a beautiful design with rose gold 'serpent teeth'. The piece has a silver carved striped design with two rose gold colored prongs, which represent the 'serpent teeth'. The bottom of the piece reveals a buckle, making it easy to attach to a favorite ribbon or leather belt. Presumably, the belt buckle used...
Silver
French 18K Yellow Gold Silver Garnet Snake Belt Buckle
Located in London, GB
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and silver belt buckle designed as a snake entwined upon itself with cabochon garnet eyes. Stamped with the eagle’s ...
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
James Reid Sterling Buckle on Vogt Belt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
James Reid sterling buckle set on running oak tooled leather belt. Buckle loops and endpiece have no design other than highly polished surface. Sta...
Sterling Silver
Gist Sterling Buckle on Vogt Belt
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Gist sterling buckle set on running oak tooled leather Vogt belt. Buckle features Indian head design with with etched layered pattern surrounding. ...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Paris Belle Epoque Garland Style Enamel Diamond Gold Belt Buckle
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier enamel and diamond belt buckle. French The domed rectangular buckle decorated with green guilloché enamel and white enamel borders, set with rose-cut diamond flower-head, c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Lois D. Sasson Design 18k Yellow Gold Belt Buckle
Located in New York, NY
This elegant belt buckle, meticulously crafted from 18k yellow gold, embodies a perfect blend of sophistication and style. Designed with an opening suitable for a 1" belt, this buckl...
18k Gold, 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 "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