“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 Carved Jade Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18 kt., the tapered hammered gold bangle centering a modified rectangular carved jade panel depicting a phoenix within bamboo ap. 52.0 x 3...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Double Leopard Bangle Bracelet in 18K Gold
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
David Webb double leopard bangle bracelet in 18K yellow gold with black enamel spots and emerald eyes. The leopards are biting a pavé diamond ring with 52 round brilliant-cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Apple Green and White Carved Jade Bangle Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This natural jadeite jade carved bangle bracelet has a beautiful translucent mottled green and white color. This Burmese jade bangle is beautifull...
Jade
$1,494
H 0.6 in D 0.4 in Dm 3.23 in
Mid-20th Century Carved Fish Motif Serpentine "Jade" Bowenite Bangle
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This elegant mid-century bangle is finely carved from natural serpentine bowenite, a translucent stone in a soft yellowish-green hue often known as “new jade.” Beautifully detailed, ...
Jade
Black Jade Bangle 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 57.3 Grams Bracelet Circumference: ~7.0" Bracelet Width: 13.7 mm Bracelet Thickness: 9 mm thick Stamped: "14K" Condition: ...
Jade, Black Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,079
W 0.6 in D 0.36 in Dm 2.96 in
Light Greenish Grey and Brown Jadeite Jade Bangle Bracelet, A-Jade Certified
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A natural jadeite jade light greenish grey and partly brown mottled untreated bangle bracelet. The bangle is small in size and measures 60 mm inner width an...
Jade
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Jade Bangle Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
Articulated bracelet in 18kt yellow gold centered with a large cabochon of jade with floral motif with rose cut diamonds and rubies. Diameter 5.8 cm Circa 1870's Gross weight: 30.5g.
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black & Lavender Jade Bangle Large Diameter Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
This large jade bangle possesses a brooding beauty. Not quite black, the dark gray jadeite jade bangle is infused in several areas with lighter, more...
Jade, Black Jade
David Webb, 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb diamond bangle embodies the house’s bold American modernism. Architectural black enamel forms a graphic mosaic against rich gold, centered by pavé diamonds. Sculptura...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ivory And Carved Ruby 1960's Cuff Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb 18kt gold, ivory, and carved ruby cuff bangle is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. This exquisite piece showcases deep-colored rubies skillfully carved...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
