“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
$90,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 6 in
David Webb Platinum & 18ky Carved Jade Hammered Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb clamper cuff bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that perfectly combines elegance and modernity. Crafted from Platinum and 18K yellow gold, the cuff features a hi...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Platinum
Jade Bangle Bracelet*
Located in New York, NY
Jade vintage estate bracelet. Brown-Ivory-Green & 1 Black onyx Inner Bracelet measures 58mm Beautiful intricate graver detail work on caps 14 karat yellow gold Weight of bra...
Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Green Jade Jadeite Bangle Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold Length: 7.25 inches Width: 8.80 mm Weight: 45.44 grams Ladies handmade 14K yellow gold, jadeite vintage bangle bracelet. In excellent...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Large AAA Jade & Pearl 18k Yellow Gold 3D Chinese Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Large AAA Jade & Pearl 18k Yellow Gold 3D Chinese Cuff Bangle Bracelet. 3D Chinese motif design. Features AAA Jade and Pearl. Measures 84mm x 83.5mm x 15mm Fits up to 7-7.5"...
Jade, Pearl, 18k Gold
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Bangle A bold and masterful creation by David Webb, this extraordinary bangle exudes regal elegance with its intricate craftsmanship and captiv...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold. The bracelet is set with a beautiful bright green round disc center jade measuring 19.15 mm in diameter an 3...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Untreated Jadeite Jade Hinged Bangle Bracelet 14K Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
A striking and unusual natural jadeite jade bangle bracelet, composed of two contrasting arc-shaped segments showcasing a rare and visually dynamic color combination. One half displa...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Jade Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified: Jade vintage estate bracelet. Report # 1226714847 No Impregnations Grayish Green -Brown Orange Inner Bracelet measures 55mm 8mm jade Beautiful intricate graver ...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gold And Jade Bangle Bracelet
Located in Sausalito, CA
Vintage 20th century clamper style bangle bracelet in yellow gold. Leaf ribbon etched pattern around entire bracelet. Rectangle cabochon jadeite jade along the top with round diamo...
Jade, 14k Gold
