“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
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
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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
14K Gold Carved Jadeite Jade Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K gold carved jadeite jade hinged bangle/bracelet. It depicts a light green and red brown color jadeite jade bracelet carved with som...
Jade, 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
Mings Hawaii Green Jade Hinged Bangle 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 59.1 Grams Bracelet Circumference: ~7.0" Bracelet Width: 13 mm Bracelet Thickness: 7.9 mm thick Stamped...
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
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
Cartier Antique Gold Jade Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier antique gold jade bangle bracelet, circa 1930s 18 karat yellow gold, white and black jade; marked Cartier, 18k, 750, 56048 Size: inner diamet...
Jade, Gold, 18k 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
