“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.
Vintage 1960s David Webb Concealed Dial Diamond Watch Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 43.00 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 6 1/4 inches
Diamond, Platinum
14K White Gold Men's Vintage Longines Diamond Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Longines wristwatch with 14k white gold case and diamond dial. The inside of the case is stamped 14k, Longines. The movement ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1910-1919 Provenance: France Circumference: 18 cm Weight: 126 gr Il bracciale in oro 18 carati è stato realizzato tra il 1910 e il 1919, in perfetto stile Art Nouveau, un mo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 79173 Blue Dial Jubilee Bracelet Watch
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Rolex Datejust 79173 is an elegant ladies' watch featuring a 26mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. Its blue dial boasts gold hands, index hour markers, and ...
Steel
Vintage 7.50ct Diamond Hamilton Cover Watch Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely platinum diamond cover watch bracelet from the 1950s. The watch bracelet is set with sparkling baguette, pear, marquise a...
Diamond, Platinum
Bulova Dior Vintage Ladies 14 Karat Watch Diamond Dial
Located in New York, NY
Bulova Ladies Vintage Watch is in working condition good condition overall gorgeous band deco casing of watch is: 22mm 36 grams marked "14kt" on ...
Vintage 1960s Tishman & Lipp Dress 18K YG Opal Diamond Dial Manual 40 mm
Located in New York, NY
A Study In Rarity And Material This is a piece of high jewelry from the 1960s that happens to tell time. Tishman & Lipp produced very few watches with exotic stone dials, and op...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Longines 14k Gold and Diamond Dial Watch
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
This Vintage Longines Tank Watch is a true treasure from the 1940s, weighing 59.71 grams and meticulously crafted in 14k gold with the hallmark of Swiss ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Baume & Mercier 14k Angel Skin Coral Double Strand Bracelet Watch, 1960s
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: A feminine vintage Baume & Mercier bracelet watch crafted in 14k gold and set with angel‑skin coral beads. The double‑strand design showcases round blush‑pink to creamy coral beads accented by a carved coral rose at one end, giving the piece a romantic, jewelry‑forward feel on the wrist. The circular gold dial features classic Roman numerals, with the case cleverly integrated between the coral strands so it reads as both fine bracelet and timepiece. This mechanical Swiss watch is housed in a 14k gold case and attached to a 14k clasp, for a total length of approximately 7 inches and an overall width of about 9/16 inch. Weighing about 29.3 grams, it has a graceful presence, perfect for stacking with other gold bracelets or wearing alone as a signature vintage statement. A beautiful choice for collectors of angel‑skin coral jewelry...
Coral, 14k Gold
Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch
By Vulcain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Vulcain 1960s Stainless Steel Watch, a rare and classic wristwatch that captures the essence of vintage elegance. This exquisite watch features a silver tone stainles...
Stainless Steel
$1,500
Gubelin 1960s Gold Watch
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
1970s 18k gold lady's Gubelin watch with leather velvet band and gold tone buckle. Case is 29mm x 32mm. Band is 8" long. Manual wind movement.
Gold
Rolex USA Jubilee Bracelet, 20mm Watch in Stainless Steel, 1960s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Here's a vintage Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet from the 1960s in stainless steel with 20mm lug width. Designed to fit 36mm and 40mm Rolex models such as the Datejust, Explorer, GMT-Mast...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Hamilton Vintage Platinum Diamond Hidden-Face Cocktail Bracelet Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
A breathtaking Art Deco–inspired platinum cocktail watch featuring a concealed dial, crafted with exceptional diamond detailing and elegant vintage charm. This collectible Hamilton t...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s David Webb 18.00 Carat Diamond Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 17.00 carats, and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 ca...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb 18k Gold Bracelet with Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold David Webb bracelet, featuring a hidden watch case, by Belvin - manual wind movement in working order. Missing crystal. Bracelet will fit ana approx. 6-6.5" wrist ...
18k Gold
David Webb Platinum and Diamond Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and diamond watch, David Webb. The square case encrusted with approximately fifty two (52) brilliant cut diamonds, the white dial with Roman numeral at 12 and dots markin...
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Wrist Watch
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb 18kt yellow gold hinged cuff watch bracelet. The octagonal case is accented by twenty-one round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 2.63 carats set in platinum....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Woven Link Bracelet Hidden Cover Watch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Incredible David Webb woven bracelet with a hidden watch. This stunning piece is comprised of 18kt yellow gold with the watch components bein...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Gold Watch Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Kingston, NY
18k gold David Webb textured finish bracelet with watch (case is 14k gold). Bracelet is 6.5" long and 20mm wide at widest (watch) point. watch is m...
14k Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet Wristwatch
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
Coiled around your wrist in spellbinding fashion, this majestic timepiece from David Webb is an extraordinary blend of fine watchmaking and high-end jewelry design, offering its esse...
White Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Mid-20th Century Diamond Gold Watch Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An American Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold and platinum watch/bracelet with diamonds by David Webb. The watch bracelet has 76 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 7...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Green Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Double Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, platinum, diamond, ruby and green enamel double frog bracelet, David Webb, Circa 1960s. Signed Webb 18K Plat. Designed as two confronting frogs applied wit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold