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David Webb Vanity Items

American, 1925-1975

“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.

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Creator: David Webb
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lion Head Belt Buckle 54.85 Grams
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lion Head Belt Buckle 54.85 Grams

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lion Head Belt Buckle 54.85 Grams

By David Webb

Located in Dallas, TX

David Webb 18K Gold Lion Belt Buckle. Known for his bold and artistic creations, David Webb has masterfully designed this piece to embody the majesty and power of the lion. Sculpted ...

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1970s Vintage David Webb Vanity Items

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David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Taurus Zodiac Belt Buckle - VHK#476a
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Taurus Zodiac Belt Buckle - VHK#476a

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

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David Webb vanity items for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of David Webb vanity items available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using platinum. We have 1 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.

Questions About David Webb Vanity Items

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify David Webb jewelry, search the piece carefully for a maker's mark. The luxury jewelry maker stamps its pieces with the word "Webb." By comparing your piece to pictures shared on trusted online resources, you can then determine when your piece was produced, find out its name and learn further information. David Webb also offers an authentication service, though there is a fee to use it. Information about how to request an authentication is available on the brand's official website. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of David Webb jewelry.