“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.
Iconic David Webb Rock Crystal Chimera Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Iconic David Webb Rock Crystal Chimera Bangle A bangle featuring carved rock crystal, pear shaped emeralds, oval shaped rubies and round cut diamonds. Measurements: approximately 6...
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Emerald and Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald and Diamond Chimera Bangle Bracelet A bangle featuring a large center cabochon emerald set with round cut diamonds, pear shape sapphires and cabochon emeralds M...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet 14 rubies weigh approximately 7 carats 5 baguette diamonds, 10 marquise diamonds, 25 round diamonds, 128 pave diamonds altogether weigh approxima...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Carved Ruby Emerald and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Ring A yellow gold ring by David Webb featuring one carved ruby, 20 round-cut emeralds, and 40 round-cut diamonds. Accompanied by a co...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Dome Ring. A dome ring featuring a center cabochon emerald surrounded by small cabochon rubies, emeralds & round cut diamonds. Circa 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Multi Gem Coral and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gem Coral and Diamond Bangle Bracelet A bracelet featuring one cabochon coral, one pear shaped ruby, three pear shaped sapphires, three round cut rubies 29 round diamonds, one...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Geneva, CH
David Webb 18K gold, ruby and diamond bracelet. The wide openwork strap set with oval rubies weighing approximately 5.00 carats cabochon rubies and round diamonds weighing approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zorab Creation’s 19.66-Ct Rubellite Stout-hearted Lion Bangle
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Sauvage Collection- One of a kind The exquisite stout-hearted lion bangle, adorned with a 19.15-carat rubellite, infuses the wearer's personality with unparalleled value. The lion’s...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Palladium
Panther Diamond Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k Yellow gold ribbed, hinged bangle bracelet designed as a panther. This stunning cat has circular-cut emerald eyes, a channel set sapphire collar, a cabochon ruby crown and full-...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Panther Head Bangle Ruby and Diamond Pave Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Pave Panther Head Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bangle features two Panther heads facing each other in 18k Yellow Gold with Round Brilliant Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ruby and Diamond Black Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Red Ruby Diamond Bull Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exemplifies the extraordinary cr...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 18K YG Panther Bangle Bracelet 0.4 Carat Ruby and 6.15 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Unleash your style with this bold vintage bangle featuring panther motifs in 18K yellow gold. Adorned with 0.4 carat rubies and a dazzling array of 1.95 and 4.2...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
