“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 Double Fish 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional David Webb double fish bracelet in 18K yellow gold, masterfully crafted with the brand’s signature attention to detail. Two stylized fish curve elegantly around the br...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Chinese 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cuff Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix
Located in valatie, NY
A Chinese 14K Two-Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix Carved in high relief. Finely pierced and repoussé detailed with a Dragon and Phoenix within a reticulated foliate...
14k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Serpent Snake Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Twin Serpent Cuff Bracelet. From Kingdom Collection Twin Serpent Cuff Bracelet by David Webb, crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with cabochon rubies for ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1905 Art Nouveau Griffin Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Antique 1905 Art Nouveau Griffin/Lion bracelet with old European cut diamonds. The details are simply amazing and it has a great presence on the wr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique gold 18 Kt. Eagle ring
Located in Uccle, BE
Ring made of yellow gold 18 Karat (stamped with 750, see picture). De ring is very well made with great details. The eye of the eagle is made out of an emerald. The feathers are m...
White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Lion Vintage Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be captivated by the timeless allure of this vintage David Webb cuff bracelet, exquisitely designed with two majestic lions facing each other. This bracelet showcases the ...
Yellow Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: bracelet wit fit approximately up to a 7-inch wrist Weight: 96.38 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Carrera Y Carrera 18KT Yellow Gold Eagle Head Ring with 0.36Ct Diamond
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Belt Motif Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exemplifies the brand's signature craftsmanship and unique design. Fashioned as an anchor buckle, the...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Twist Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Twist Cuff Bangle Bracelet This exquisite vintage 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet showcases masterful craftsmanship with its distinctive hand twisted cable des...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
