“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 Cabochon Sapphire & Emerald Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Cabochon Sapphire & Emerald Bracelet This beautiful bracelet is made of platinum and 18 karat white gold set with 43 cabochon sapphires, the largest of which is appro...
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef And Arpels Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef And Arpels Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet. Circa 1970 A bracelet featuring cabochon turquoise and round cut sapphires and diamonds set in 18 karat gold and plat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Iconic Verdura Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bangle
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Verdura Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bangle A Verdura black jade cuff bracelet, centered with a antique starburst motif set with an emerald framed with antique diamonds Signed a...
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold
David Webb Ruby and Diamond Lion Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Ruby and Diamond Lion Bangle Bracelet A lion motif bracelet featuring cabochon rubies with green enamel in the center of each ruby. The lion head is set with round cut di...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Indian Enamel and Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Indian Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet A bangle featuring 53 rose cut diamonds set in 18 karat yellow gold accented with classic Indian red, green, and white enamel. The clasp ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Turquoise & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Turquoise & Diamond Cocktail Ring Bulgari flower-shaped ring set with sculpted petal-shaped turquoise, accented with brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed with the date 1838, this antique serpent bangle bracelet is composed of turquoise and rubies, set in 18K gold. It is designed as a turquoise cabochon snake with diamond-sha...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
SNAKE COLLECTION , Turquoise & White SNAKE BRACELET , Diamonds, 18K & Sterling
By Alexis Bittar
Located in New York, NY
SNAKE COLLECTION , Turquoise & White SNAKE BRACELET , Diamonds, 18K & Sterling Alexis NY wrap bracelet is jewelry inspired by nature. Its rows were designed with the wearer’...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Stylized Snake Bracelet, 1960s
Located in Geneva, CH
Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold 19.2K stylized Snake Bracelet. European work. Circa 1960. 44 diamonds 8/8 estimated 0.44 total color G-I purity SI, 2 turquoises. Flexible tubogaz ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Snake Bracelet Bangle Set with Turquoise, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious eye-catcher. Beautiful, antique snake gold bracelet. Studded with countless turquoise, diamonds and rubies. Very fine goldsmith work. Case beautifully cisiled. At the ta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Napier Victorian Style Gold Metal Snake Bangle With A Turquoise
By Napier
Located in Portland, England
An extraordinary Victorian inspired snake bangle by Napier, crafted in rich gold-tone metal and set with glowing turquoise glass cabochons. The bangle features a textured woven body ...
Turquoise
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Turquoise and Diamond Bangle
Located in Houston, TX
This bangle is made in 14K yellow and white gold and features an oval cut, prong set Turquoise measuring 20x15mm. The bangle also features 256 round cut pave set diamonds weighing 4....
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
