“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 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
14K White Gold Men's Vintage Longines Diamond Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Longines wristwatch with 14k white gold case and diamond dial. The inside of the case is stamped 14k, Longines. The movement ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Tishman & Lipp Dress 18K YG Opal Diamond Dial Manual 40 mm
Located in New York, NY
A Study In Rarity And Material This is a piece of high jewelry from the 1960s that happens to tell time. Tishman & Lipp produced very few watches with exotic stone dials, and op...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Vintage Omega Platinum & Iridium Diamond Cover & Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A distinguished ladies vintage Omega platinum and iridium diamond wristwatch, stamped 10% IRD and Plat., weighing 32.3 grams — a substantial weight reflecting the significant platinu...
Diamond, Platinum
OMEGA Ladies 14K Yellow Gold Case Bracelet Watch 1960s Swiss Made Vintage Rare
By Omega
Located in Dallas, TX
Omega Vintage 1960s Ladies Watch 14K Yellow Gold Mesh Bracelet Swiss A refined example of mid-century Swiss elegance, this vintage Omega ladies wristwatch dates to the 1960s and is ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6426 Rare Subseconds Dial 1960s Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Mens Watch Stainless Steel Case ref.6426 / 6427 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1960 New Leather Band. Beautiful Watch. 34 mm round Case
Stainless Steel
Vintage Longines 14k Gold and Diamond Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Longines Tank Watch is a true treasure from the 1940s, weighing 59.71 grams and meticulously crafted in 14k gold with the hallmark of Swiss ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Jaeger-LeCoultre Steel circa 1960s Wristwatch with Original Dial and Bracelet
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger Lecoultre STYLE / REFERENCE: Master Mariner / Reference 559 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA: 1960's DIMENSIONS: Length 41mm X Width 36mm MOVEMENT / CA...
Stainless Steel
ROLEX Watch. Rolex ref. 6022 Rare Black Dial 1960s Mens Rolex watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Rolex Oyster Mens Watch Underwent Full Service. Ready to go. ref.6022 Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1963 Beautiful Watch. 34 mm round Case Stainless Steel Case and ...
Stainless Steel
Hamilton Vintage Platinum Diamond Hidden-Face Cocktail Bracelet Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
A breathtaking Art Deco–inspired platinum cocktail watch featuring a concealed dial, crafted with exceptional diamond detailing and elegant vintage charm. This collectible Hamilton t...
Diamond, Platinum
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David Morris Fancy Intense Yellow White Diamond Bracelet Watch
By David Morris
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ladies' fancy intense yellow diamond and white diamond bracelet watch in 18k yellow gold, featuring a quartz movement by Piaget; pavé-set white diamond dial; pavé-set round-cut natur...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Breitling Vintage Chronomat 808 Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s, Unisex
By Breitling
Located in istanbul, TR
Brand: Breitling Model Name: Breitling Vintage Chronomat Steel Watch 217012 808 Model Number: 808 Gender: Mens Movement: Original Breitling manual-w...
Stainless Steel
Vintage M & W Ullmann 14k Gold Diamond Dial Watch Weave Basket Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Watchmaker: M & W Ullmann Case & Bracelet Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Bezel Stone(s): (28) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - F/G Color - VVS2/VS1 Clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch
By Vulcain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch, a rare and classic wristwatch that captures the essence of vintage elegance. This exquisite watch features a silver tone stainles...
Stainless Steel
Rolex USA Jubilee Bracelet, 20mm Watch in Stainless Steel, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet from the 1960s in stainless steel with 20mm lug width. Designed to fit 36mm and 40mm Rolex models such as the Datejust, Explorer, GMT-Mast...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Titus Late Art Deco Odeonesque Concealed Cocktail Bracelet Watch Diamonds Gold
By Titus
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and synthetic ruby odeonesque concealed bracelet and cocktail watch in 19.2kt yellow gold and platinum, signed Titus, Portugal, 1940s. This exquisite piece boasts a ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
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
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