“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 Colored Stone and Diamond Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Gold, Platinum, Cabochon Colored Stone an Diamond Bangle Bracelet This polished bangle asymmetrically topped by one oval cabochon ruby and 4 sapp...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Gold Bracelet Platinum Diamond Bangle
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: David Webb CIRCA: 1980s MATERIALS: 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum GEMSTONE: 3.6 cts Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds (48 stone count) WEIGHT: 40 grams MEASUREMENTS: 6" inner circumference x 3/8” HALLMARKS: WEBB, PLAT, 18K ITEM DETAILS: A David Webb gold bracelet made with platinum, features diamonds. The latter are set in platinum and arranged in a geometric design in front of the bracelet. The bangle has groves that run through the shank, continuing the geometry of the design. It has a hinged closure on the back and opening in the front. This David Webb diamond bracelet...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
$78,000Sale Price|25% Off
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 Panther Bangle 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage David Webb Panther Collection bangle. The bangle is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 38.80 DWT (approx. 60.34 grams). It also has eight ro...
Emerald, 18k 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
David Webb Coral Double Lion Head Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Double Head Lion BANGLE BRACELET, BY DAVID WEBB An important example of David Webb's design, a carved coral bangle bracelet. Designed in David Webb's celebrated and signature animal motif, the bracelet features two dragon heads whereby each is adorned by various diamonds and colored gemstones: emeralds and rubies. The two heads are joined together by a diamond-covered clasp. Signed “David Webb.” Designed as two opposing carved coral dragon...
David Webb Gold, Diamond and Emerald Tiger Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Fine and unusual diamond, emerald, platinum, and 18K yellow gold, bangle bracelet by David Webb. It resembles a tiger head, with cabochon emerald eyes and black enamel stripes, adorn...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
$33,660Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby Bone Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into timeless sophistication with this vintage David Webb slip-on bangle, a striking example of the maison’s legendary craftsmanship and bold design aesthetic. Expertly crafted ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Ribbed Yellow Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This bold and elegant 18k yellow gold ribbed hinged bangle bracelet by David Webb showcases the brand's iconic design aesthetic. With a substantial 14mm width and a 6.25-inch interna...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
