“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.
Judith Ripka Hinged Diamond Cuff Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold.
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
Judith Ripka Hinged Diamond Cuff Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. The bracelet is accented with intricate geometric motifs featuring signature Judith Ripka textured finish: rope work, ca...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
NALLY JEWELS Hammered 18k Yellow Gold And Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Hammered 18k Yellow Gold And Diamond Cuff Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. The bracelet features graduating fluted design with hammered finish. Four front links encrusted with round bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Etoile Diamond Cuff Watch Made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Etoile diamond cuff watch made in 18k yellow gold. The front half of the cuff around the edges, face of the watch, halo and leaf designs around the watch are pave set with round bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
GRAFF Fancy Intense Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet This bracelet has 233 fancy intense yellow diamonds weighing approximately 7 carats and 196 baguette shape diamonds weighing ap...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Bangle I
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Pave Bangle In 18k White And Yellow Gold. Circa 1979. The bracelet features wide design with a center in 18k white gold, encrusted with round brilliant...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold And Diamond Dragon Scales Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold And Diamond Dragon Scales Bracelet. The bracelet features dragon scale design comprised of 3 rows of overlapping textured gold links. Accented by slanted trios of dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Wide Cuff with Diamonds Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb's diamond cuff bracelet, crafted in polished hammered 18k yellow gold, clamper design, with ends accented with enclosed round brilliant cut diamonds, pave set in Platinum....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Scalloped Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A vintage bracelet by David Webb crafted in 18 karat gold comprised of flexible rows of intricate featherlike links. The ridged links a smooth to the touch, with five links containin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold Warty Textured Diamond Sections Wide Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet speak volumes, crafted by David Webb it features a raised bumpy design with textured accents and diamond sections throughout. Made in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 21 Carats Scroll Diamond Textured Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 21 Carats Scroll Diamond Textured Bracelet. David Webb estate yellow gold diamond bracelet designed as a hinged ban...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Bracelet, Late 20th Century
By David Webb
Located in Queens, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Bracelet, fabricated with sculpted gold links, adorned with five platinum prong set old European cut diamonds weighing approx. 1.80, 1.65,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Bombe Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 15.00cttw Bombe Diamond Leaf Motif Bracelet is an exquisite piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and luxury. Crafted with precision, this...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
