“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 Yellow Gold Ivory And Carved Ruby 1960's Cuff Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb 18kt gold, ivory, and carved ruby cuff bangle is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. This exquisite piece showcases deep-colored rubies skillfully carved...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 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 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 White Enamel Ram Animal Bangle with Rubies and Emeralds Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
DAVID WEBB IMPORTANT VINTAGE RAM'S HEAD BRACELET This is a wonderful, rare and elegant bracelet, with a flexible white enameled body, and dramatic cabochon rubies, emerald and sapphires set in the ram's head. This bracelet was made for socialite Carolyne Ryan Foulke, c1960's. Signed WEBB. It was on loan to the exhibition of David Webb jewelry...
Emerald, Ruby, Enamel
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 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
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
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
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
Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
Ruby and Diamond Ring designed as a snake. Signed 750 and Italian Hallmarks, Circa 1980
18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Adam and Eve Pendant Necklace
Located in San Antonio, TX
Artist made gold pendant necklace depicting Adam, Eve, a Snake, and a Apple.Set with diamonds and rubies. Signed Mc 14K. Chain is 27" in length.
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Ring by House of Umrao
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k white and yellow gold ring set with 2 Zambian emeralds, flanked by baguette diamonds and shield-cut rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Gold Ring with Sapphire, Ruby and Vivid Yellow Diamonds.
Located in San Antonio, TX
Gemset 18k ring set with Blue Sapphire (2.36cts approx), Rubies (3.50cts approx) and Vivid Yellow Diamonds (2 cts approx). Circa 80's.
18k Gold
Gay Freres Wood Panther Bracelet
By Gay Freres
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage Gay Freres Panther Bracelet made of Wood and 18k Yellow Gold accented with Enamel and Rubies, signed with French hallmarks, Circa 1960's
Ruby, 18k Gold
