“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 Green Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous David Webb Frog bracelet is amazing and for a smaller wrist. Made in 18 kt., the stylized frog with braided legs applied all ov...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
1960's David Webb Diamond and Gold Bracelet This bracelet has a bypass design composed of fluted hammered 18k yellow gold. Each end of the bracelet ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb "Twilight" Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designed by David Webb in the early 1970s, this "Twilight" collection cuff bracelet is composed of 18K gold, diamonds, baroque pearls and enamel. It is designed as a double hinged cu...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
DAVID WEBB Cabochon Emerald Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic David Webb cuff bracelet designed as an alligator, finely crafted in textured 18-karat yellow gold with detailed repoussé work. The hinged cuff features a sculptural alliga...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Coral Chimera Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Coral Chimera Bracelet A legendary carved coral,, enamel and diamond Chimera bangle Signed David Webb Gram Weight: 124.9 grams Metal Type: Platinum & 18 karat gold
Coral, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb South Sea Pearl Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A creation of the David Webb salon from the 1970s, this cuff bracelet is composed of 18K gold, South Sea pearls and diamonds. The tapering hinged form is set with three South Sea pea...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 5 Carat Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking cuff bracelet by David Webb is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with over 5 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, offering exceptional presence and refined br...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Emerald Frog Gold Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet by David Webb, depicting a frog with emerald cabochon eyes. Bracelet will fit a medium size bracelet, approx. 7" wrist. Width of the bracelet at ...
Emerald, Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Double Headed Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with blue enamel over 18k yellow gold and platinum with 6 Cabochon Rubies and 64 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 6 1/2 inches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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, Platinum, 18k Gold
