“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 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 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
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 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
David Webb Sculptural Gemstone and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K Gold
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
David Webb with this exquisite bangle bracelet, a striking creation that blends bold design with timeless elegance. Hand-crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, the piece features a...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Cross River Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Emerald 20.62 cts.; Dia. 3.44 cts.; Sapphire 3.28 cts. Size: 2.5" in diameter Creator: David Webb Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 50 grams Period: 2018 The David Webb ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Stitch Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This iconic David Webb bangle bracelet is a bold and luxurious statement piece, crafted in a striking combination of platinum and 18K yellow gold. Featuring the brand’s signature “st...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Diamond Rock Crystal White Gold Platinum Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold And Platinum Diamond Rock Crystal Bangle Bracelet by David Webb. This exquisite David Webb bangle bracelet features a striking blend of 18k white gold and platinum. ...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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
$101,270
Diamond and White Gold Bangle
Located in Geneva, CH
Bangle in 18kt white gold set with 277 diamonds baguette, princess, square and tapers 15.05 cts and 178 diamonds 2.96 cts. Inner circumference: Approximately 15.7 centimeters (6.18 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold, Green Enamel and Diamond Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Gold, Green Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet This bangle bracelet has the bombé bangle applied with patterned apple green ena...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Hermes Clic Clac H Diamond and Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Clic Clac H Diamond Bangle Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold And Black Enamel. The bracelet features solid 18kbangle inlaid with black enamel. The "H" shaped lock encrusted with 52 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Ryrie Bros, Art Deco Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 1921, Diamond and Sapphire bangle by Ryrie Bros. Limited. Made in 18K white and yellow gold set with four round shape diamonds with total weight o...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bvlgari, Diamond and Colored Spinel Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari MOP, Diamond, and Colored Spinel watch 18k gold and diamonds with mop :TDW~ 0.70CT FG/ VS. "BVLGARI" "V.H" "GEPxxxx VH010" "FABRIQUE EN SWISSE" "AU 750 18K".
Diamond, Spinel, Pearl, 18k Gold
De Grisogono Diamond and Gemstone Butterfly Bangle
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
De Grisogono diamond and gemstone butterfly bangle in 18k yellow gold. The butterfly is set with 1.01ct pear marquise cut diamond and 0.35ct pear shape diamond. Encrusted with round ...
Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Buccellati 'Macri Giglio" Gold and Diamond Bangle
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 'Macri Giglio" Gold and Diamond Bangle This bangle cuff is a 18k yellow gold bangle with a DLC (Diamond- Like Carbon) treatment and has 16 round diamonds weighing approx...
Diamond, Gold
