“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 1960 Mid-century 18k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Coral and VVS Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Aventura, FL
Presenting an exquisite one fo a kind carved coral bangle bracelet by David Webb, a masterful example of his iconic design. This stunning piece features three beautifully carved flut...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
W 0.79 in L 7.25 in
DAVID WEBB 1976 Enameled Bracelet In Solid 18kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled bracelet designed by David Webb (1925-1975). This is a beautiful colorful bracelet, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. The b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
BANGLE BRACELET 1960 18K Yellow Gold 3.25 CTW Diamond & Mediterranean Coral
Located in Miami, FL
This important vintage estate bangle bracelet features a series of highly saturated, natural Mediterranean coral cabochons, beautifully framed by a dense network of brilliant white d...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Coral Resin and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Red Color Resin and Diamonds. This bracelet can be made with any color resin or enamel (White etc.). In addition can be made with any col...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 1970's Diamond Pearl 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Swirl Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a bangle style bracelet topped with open terminals featuring 13.5 mm round South Sea pearls White in body color with strong iridescence and excellent luster - mounted in ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
W 0.4 in L 7 in
Vintage 1970s Chic Coral 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This chic 1970s bracelet is created in 18k yellow gold, This vintage bangle is very Feminine and trending. it is chic, set with two salmon color natural corals and two white Natural...
Coral, 18k Gold
David Webb White Enamel, Diamond And Ruby Double Panthere Head Bracelet.
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb White Enamel, Diamond And Ruby Double Panthere Head Bracelet. Crafted in 18k white gold and platinum. This bracelet features a diamond encrusted ring in the center, flanke...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
GIA Certified Calcite Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's GIA certified 18k yellow gold open bangle with Calcite and Diamonds. Three sections of scalloped carver white calcite are separated by four rows of round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 18kt Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Natural Coral and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A striking Art Nouveau-style rigid cuff bracelet crafted in 18kt yellow gold, featuring natural coral inserts and brilliant-cut diamond pavé. The bold geometric design is accentuated...
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Bracelet 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver bangle bracelet. Handmade by craftsmen assembled with natural coral in the middle and old cut diamonds Bracelet total weig...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
David Webb Angel Skin Coral Chimeral & Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Angel Skin Coral Chimeral & Diamond Bracelet. Mythology meets science meets jewelry. According to Greek mythology, Chimaera was a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature, a lion with a goat head on its back and a snake as its tail. With such creative and fascinating story background, the term 'chimerism' came to describe anything composed of very disparate parts. An important bracelet...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond 1960's Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"Crafted in 18K Yelow gold this is a bright one line bracleet by Davdi Webb. Set with cabochon coral, round brilliant-cut diamonds, and roped gold. 7 inches long. "
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Marquise Coral and Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite beauty of the David Webb Coral Bracelet, a masterpiece that combines the warmth of 18K yellow gold with the vibrant ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Tips Vintage Cuff Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb white enamel cuff bracelet is an exquisite piece of jewelry that is designed with platinum diamond shield shaped ends that can be taken off the cuff's ends and worn as...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Red Enamel Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb buckle cuff bracelet is crafted in a striking combination of platinum and 18K yellow gold, showcasing the designer’s signature bold g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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
