“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 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
Unisex dragon cuff bracelet
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
Make a powerful statement with this unisex cuff bracelet, featuring intricately detailed dragon heads on each end. Crafted from durable stainless steel and finished with a thick laye...
Gold-filled, Rhodium
Unisex dragon cuff bracelet
Located in BOGOTÁ, CO
Make a powerful statement with this unisex cuff bracelet, featuring intricately detailed dragon heads on each end. Crafted from durable stainless steel and finished with a thick laye...
Gold-filled, Rhodium
Fafner Creaz Rorany Winged Dragon Cuff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into a realm of fantasy and fine craftsmanship with this extraordinary winged dragon cuff bracelet by Fafner Creaz Rorany. Exquisitely sculpted in 18K white and yellow gold (tes...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Jewel of Theater Bracelet Featuring Two Snakes
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Not Signed - Golden metal theater bracelet featuring two snakes. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Min. diameter : 6,5 cm - Height : 8 cm Seller Re...
$1,200,000
H 2.75 in W 3 in D 4.5 in
"The Dragon" Cuff Bracelet Objet d'Art Sculpture Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
“The Dragon” sculpture cuff bracelet is the result of a three-year collaboration between Ella Gafter and gran maestro Pasquale. It was executed in our own workshop in Naples, Italy, ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White ...
Vintage 1960s David Webb Enamel Dragon Scale Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in blue and green enamel over 18K yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 6 1/2 inches Matching pin (P3400) is also available.
18k Gold, Enamel
Lalaounis Ruby Dragon Head Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Greece Circa 1970
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Lisboa, PT
This signed Ilias Lalaounis ruby and yellow gold bangle bracelet is an outstanding example of Greek revival design from circa 1970. Expertly handcrafted in Greece, the piece features...
Ruby, 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
Unique Dragon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
UNIQUE DRAGON 18K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND CUFF BRACELET -Custom made -18k Yellow Gold -Weight: 42 gr -Inner circumference: 6.5” -Diamonds: 2...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
