“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 1960s David Webb 18.00 Carat Diamond Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 17.00 carats, and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Concealed Dial Diamond Watch Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 43.00 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 6 1/4 inches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s 18k Yellow Gold Rolex Cellini Watch Ref. 3643J
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1960s Rolex Cellini Ref. 3643J is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a refined 23mm case with a striking black dial. The minimalist dial design reflects the underst...
18k Gold
Vetta 18ct gold watch 1960s men
Located in Milano, MI
Vintage watch from the 1960s circa signed Vetta in 18ct gold. Manual winding mechanical movement. Working order. Highlights - 1960s period circa - 18ct solid gold - Manual winding m...
Gold
$107,204
H 0.28 in Dm 0.61 in
Vintage Platinum Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Diamond Tennis Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Antwerp, BE
StunningHigh Yewellery Platinum Tennis bracelet / watch Audemars Piguet. Calibre: 2426 Diamonds: The bracelet has together 16,2 carat diamonds. D color Internally Flawless Materi...
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Retro Omega De Ville 18 Karat Gold Men's Watch
By Omega
Located in Poitiers, FR
Omega De Ville men's watch. Square case in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Total length: 20.5 cm, width of the bracelet: 2.2 cm to 0.6 cm, Cas...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,033
H 6.89 in W 0.62 in Dm 1.04 in
0.75 Carat Ruby 0.52 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Watch - Vintage 1964
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive, rare 0.75 carat ruby and 0.52 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold and 18k white gold set watch; part of our unusual vintage jewellery...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulova Dior Vintage Ladies 14 Karat Watch Diamond Dial
Located in New York, NY
Bulova Ladies Vintage Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco casing of watch is: 22mm 36 grams marked "14kt" on ...
Vintage 7.50ct Diamond Hamilton Cover Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely platinum diamond cover watch bracelet from the 1950s. The watch bracelet is set with sparkling baguette, pear, marquise a...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Diamond Braided Watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Longines Movement Wristwatch Company: Cartier Movement: Longines Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent Year Of Manufacture: Circa 1940s Le...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Soldered on Bracelet This Patek Philippe Vintage Watch is in excellent co...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Lady's Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The case is square, decorated with golden Arabic numerals. The bottom marked "Juvénia Swiss manufacture Switerland". Small ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine 18k Rolex Orchid Watch. 18k WG Ladies 2247 Dainty 1960s Ladies Rolex
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
18k White Gold Rolex Orchid Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1967 Dainty 16mm Case. Rolex 1400 Movement Ref. 2247. Beautiful Watch. ...
18k Gold, White Gold
1960's PIAGET Ladies Vintage Backwind 18K White Gold & Diamond Watch
By Piaget
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
White Gold
David Webb 18k Gold Bracelet with Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold David Webb bracelet, featuring a hidden watch case, by Belvin - manual wind movement in working order. Missing crystal. Bracelet will fit ana approx. 6-6.5" wrist ...
18k Gold
David Webb Platinum and Diamond Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and diamond watch, David Webb. The square case encrusted with approximately fifty two (52) brilliant cut diamonds, the white dial with Roman numeral at 12 and dots markin...
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Wrist Watch
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb 18kt yellow gold hinged cuff watch bracelet. The octagonal case is accented by twenty-one round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.63 carats set in platinum....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Woven Link Bracelet Hidden Cover Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Incredible David Webb woven bracelet with a hidden watch. This stunning piece is comprised of 18kt yellow gold with the watch components bein...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Gold Watch Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Kingston, NY
18k gold David Webb textured finish bracelet with watch (case is 14k gold). Bracelet is 6.5" long and 20mm wide at widest (watch) point. watch is m...
14k Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
Coiled around your wrist in spellbinding fashion, this majestic timepiece from David Webb is an extraordinary blend of fine watchmaking and high-end jewelry design, offering its esse...
White Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Mid-20th Century Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An American Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold and platinum watch/bracelet with diamonds by David Webb. The watch bracelet has 76 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 7...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Green Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Double Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, diamond, ruby and green enamel double frog bracelet, David Webb, Circa 1960s. Signed Webb 18K Plat. Designed as two confronting frogs applied wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold