“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 Gold Diamond, Cabochon, Ruby Sapphire Hinged Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb: made of 18k yellow gold this bracelet is of a hinged design. Fits as if it's a bangle with an easy mechanism to put it on and off. Encrusted with beautiful gems like rub...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$133,900
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
Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this bangle is set with sparkling carre cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.40ct. graded F color with VS1 clarity. The diamonds are accentuated by lovely...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jacques & Marcus Diamond Sapphire Ruby Bangle In 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
A firework of color against the wrist. Created by the celebrated American jeweler Jacques & Marcus at the turn of the twentieth century, this exquisite bangle captures the romance an...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Statement Bangle Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Meticulously crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold, this vintage statement bangle is the kind of piece that creates a lasting impression whenever it is worn. At its centre sits a str...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Accents – 19.40g
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and vibrant expression of timeless elegance, this exquisite bangle showcases a colorful medley of precious gemstones set in rich 18k yellow gold. Featuring 2.50 carats of vivi...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$34,800
W 0.56 in Dm 2.17 in
Ruby, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double Sided Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.77 carats, Blue Sapphire 7.02 carats and Diamond 6.02 carats Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Diameter: 5.5 cm Total Weight: 53.33 grams "We first opened door...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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
1980s Vintage French 1.05 Carat Ruby 2.16 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage French 1.05 carat natural ruby, 0.98 carat natural blue sapphire and 2.16 carat diamond, 18k yellow gold bangle; part of our vintage jewelry/jewelry col...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$5,950
H 0.24 in W 0.06 in Dm 2.48 in
Antique 1890s Ruby and Sapphire 1.50 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.45 Ct (total) ruby and blue sapphire, 1.50 Ct diamond and 14k yellow gold twist design bangle. This stunning, fine and impressive...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Monete Ancient Roman Coin Braided Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A classic Bulgari Monete piece featuring an ancient bronze Roman coin inscribed ‘Rome Constantinus I Aug. A.D. 307-337’ suspended from a two-color 18 karat gold braided necklace. Int...
18k Gold
