“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 Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Double Monkey Apes Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the playful elegance of the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Monkey Cuff, a signature piece that captures the spirit of the jungle with its charming depiction of two gorilla...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Zig Zag Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Zig Zag Diamond Motif White Enamel Bangle Bracelet. This exquisite piece seamlessly blends modern design with timeless elegance,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Nugget Texture Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Diamond Nugget Bracelet is a stunning testament to the brand's legendary craftsmanship and design prowess. Adorned with a dazzlin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Zig Zag Diamond And Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Zig Zag Diamond Motif Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet. This exquisite piece seamlessly blends modern design with timeless elegance,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Spike Black Enamel Pyramid Slip On Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This bold and chic David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet is a striking example of the brand's signature design aesthetic. Featuring a simple slip-on style with a slight opening ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum 18k Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage David Webb tapered cuff bracelet, featuring a pavé-set diamond domed top set in platinum flanked by polished 18k yellow gold sides with a curving motif. 156 round brilliant-c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Diamond and White Enamel Slice Cuff
By David Webb
Located in Weston, MA
Designed for a double take, the Slice Cuff from David Webb is the ultimate combination of classic chic and full-blown glamour. A grooved line of pavé-set diamonds, highlighted by dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & Gold Enamel, Diamonds Green Emeralds Leopard Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a very special animal from David Webb's Animal Kingdom collection: black enamel Leopard bracelet made with yellow gold, platinum, diamonds, emeralds, and black and white enam...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$62,080Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold Dappled White Enamel Diamond Horse Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Delight in the equestrian elegance of this David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dappled White Enamel Diamond Horse Bracelet. Created as part of the Animal Kingdom collection by Davi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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
