“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.
$19,440Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Cage Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This elegant David Webb 18K yellow gold weave cuff bracelet showcases a light and airy openwork design, creating a striking "cage" effect. The front features a subtle dome shape, a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$78,000Sale Price|25% Off
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 18k Hammered Violin Scroll Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The exquisite David Webb 1970's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fluted Hammered Scroll Vintage Cuff Bracelet, a true embodiment of elegance and artistry. This remarkable piece is crafted with...
Yellow Gold
David Webb Dolphin Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Dolphin Cuff Bracelet This bracelet has two interlocking dolphins with ruby cabochon eyes all in 18k yellow gold and a hinge level clasp....
18k Gold
David Webb Emerald Frog Gold Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Iconic 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet by David Webb, depicting a frog with emerald cabochon eyes. Bracelet will fit a medium size bracelet, approx. 7" wrist. Width of the bracelet at ...
Emerald, Gold
David Webb Wood & Gold Shoelace Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blood wood. Signed by David Webb Size 6 inches
18k Gold
David Webb "Twilight" Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designed by David Webb in the early 1970s, this "Twilight" collection cuff bracelet is composed of 18K gold, diamonds, baroque pearls and enamel. It is designed as a double hinged cu...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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
$31,600Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Crossover Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with the timeless elegance of the David Webb Bypass 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Crossover Bracelet, a masterpiece that reflects the brand's iconic craftsmanship and design ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
