“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 Diamond and White Enamel Slice Cuff
By David Webb
Located in Weston, MA
Designed for a double take, the Slice Cuff from David Webb is the ultimate combination of classic chic and full-blown glamour. A grooved line of pavé-set diamonds, highlighted by dia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Bulgari Blue Sapphire and 18k Gold Bracelet Circa 1970
By Bulgari
Located in Weston, MA
Approximately forty carats of well saturated and luminescent blue sapphire cabochons sensationalize this important bracelet. The gold links include a double heart (“doppio cuore”) m...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Seaman Schepps Retro Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bangle, Andy Warhol personal
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Weston, MA
This magnificent 1940 Seaman Schepps bracelet was part of the personal collection of Andy Warhol. It was exhibited in Possession Obsession: Objects from Andy Warhol’s Personal Collec...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Pomellato Tango 18k Gold, Pink Sapphire, Orange Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Weston, MA
Pomellato’s Tango Collection is no longer being made by them but remains one of their most collectible and well-loved collections of all-time. This bangle-style bracelet is 18k gold...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato 18K Gold, Aquamarine, Sapphire and Tanzanite Tango Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Weston, MA
Our spectacular Tango bracelet features 13 generous 18k gold links seven of which are encrusted with aquamarine, sapphire and tanzanite. The gemstones complement each other perfectly...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Opaque Stone and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Weston, MA
Our hard stone bracelet is beautifully crafted from five large squares each of Heliotrope, Tiger’s Eye, Moss Agate, Carnelian and Iron Tiger’s Eye. The squares are connected by hori...
Agate, Carnelian, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Bracelet 14K Gold Vintage Chunky Large
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Amethyst Bracelet 14K Gold Vintage Chunky Large This amazing vintage bracelet is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (carefully tested and guaranteed), and set with genu...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 70.65ct Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1880s 70.65 carat amethyst and 14 carat yellow gold bangle; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressi...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Cuff
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso cuff is crafted in substantial 18k yellow gold and centered by an impressive 80.60ct sugarloaf amethyst. The large cabochon-style stone give...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 4ct Sugarloaf Amethyst Gold Steel Tubogas Bangle, Circa 1990
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Graphic, innovative, rare and distinctly Bvlgari! Bigger than you think, but just as cool as expected. The sugarloaf amethyst measures 10.4x10.4mm, 7,8mm and is estimated to weigh...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Antique gold strap bracelet with diamond and amethyst ornament
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold strap bracelet comprised of engraved, domed snake chain with flattened borders and centering on an old-mine-diamond and three-stone amethyst boss clasp, in 18k. Atw ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Gutchneider 14k Gold & Palladium Amethyst Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Amethysts - Oval Brilliant Cut - Multi-Prong Set - Deep Rich Purple Color - 7x5mm / 9-10ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brillian...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium
