“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 Leopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spotted Bangle Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Yellow Gold Leopard designed as a twisted bangle bracelet, decorated with black enamel spots, cabochon emerald eyes, and pavé-set diamonds. The...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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 Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Repousse Leopard Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
From Kingdom Collection Repoussé Leopard Hinged Cuff Bracelet. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, eyes mounted with grean cabochon pear cut emeralds. Hinged lock-clasp; stamped David Webb ...
18k Gold, Yellow 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
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 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 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 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 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...
Colored Diamond Stack Ring by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold triple stack ring, set with white, champagne and fancy brown diamonds. Signed DAVID WEBB 900PT. Similar ring in last Webb book. Size 6
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fred Paris Diamond Leopard Bracelet
By Fred Paris
Located in San Antonio, TX
French Leopard Bracelet accented with 16 cts (approx) Diamonds, Black Onyx spots and Emerald eyes. Signed Fred Paris, 750 and France.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fred Paris Diamond Leopard Earrings
By Fred Paris
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage Leopard Earrings accented with approx. (8) cts of Diamonds, Black Onyx Dots and Emerald Eyes. Signed Fred Paris, 18k and France
Diamond, 18k Gold
Marilyn Cooperman Keshi Pearl and Diamond Day to Night Earrings
By Marilyn Cooperman
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k gold and platinum ear pendants by Marilyn Cooperman, consisting of 5.00 carats of diamonds surrounding inlaid Keshi pearls of various sizes. Earring drops detach for day or night wear...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Lapis/Turquoise/Diamond Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
Art Deco Style Lapis/Turquoise/Diamond Dome Ring set in Platinum.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Pave Diamond Heart Pendant
Located in San Antonio, TX
Platinum heart pendant with pave diamonds. Diamond weight approximately 2.75 ct.
Diamond, Platinum
