“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 Gold, Diamond and Emerald Tiger Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Fine and unusual diamond, emerald, platinum, and 18K yellow gold, bangle bracelet by David Webb. It resembles a tiger head, with cabochon emerald eyes and black enamel stripes, adorn...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Tiger Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A stunning bracelet by David Webb from the Kingdom collection! Tiger bracelet that is mostly made in 18k yellow gold with black enameling accross his body as stripes and diamond coll...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold White And Balck Enamel Tiger Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb bracelet designed as a tiger is a true masterpiece of jewelry art. Crafted with intricate attention to detail, this magnificent piece boasts red ruby eyes that exude a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Repousse Leopard Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
From Kingdom Collection Repoussé Leopard Hinged Cuff Bracelet. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, eyes mounted with grean cabochon pear cut emeralds. Hinged lock-clasp; stamped David Webb ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Leopard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Spotted Bangle Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Yellow Gold Leopard designed as a twisted bangle bracelet, decorated with black enamel spots, cabochon emerald eyes, and pavé-set diamonds. The...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Spotted Panthere Cuff Bangle Bracele
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A vintage and rare find from the one and only David Webb! Circa 1980's, this 18k yellow gold David Webb panther bangle bracelet is designed white en...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Double Leopard Bangle Bracelet in 18K Gold
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
David Webb double leopard bangle bracelet in 18K yellow gold with black enamel spots and emerald eyes. The leopards are biting a pavé diamond ring with 52 round brilliant-cut diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Roberto Legnazzi Rock Crystal Diamonds and Emerald Panther Bracelet
By Roberto Legnazzi
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
The Roberto Legnazzi crystal, emerald, and diamond panther bangle bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum is a stunning piece of jewelry that seamlessly combines luxury with ar...
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Panther Bangle 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage David Webb Panther Collection bangle. The bangle is made of 18K yellow gold and weighs 38.80 DWT (approx. 60.34 grams). It also has eight ro...
Emerald, 18k Gold
2CT Diamond Panther Head Open Cuff Bangle Bracelet with Tsavorite Eyes 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking open cuff bangle bracelet features a 2 round cut natural tsavorite totaling 0.02 carats, and the diamonds total approximately 2.00 carats, sculptural panther head desig...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier "Panthere" Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Cuff Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 'Panthere' Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Cuff Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. The bracelet features Iconic 'Panthere' head design. Encrusted with 361 round brilliant cut diamonds, w...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Cartier Panthère Bracelet with Lacquer and Tsavorite Garnets 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33302010 Comes With Full Set (Box + Card) Date 2017 Model N6700516 Serial Number AMA2** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Tsavorite, Diamond Weight 41.96 g Length 19 cm Condition Exce...
Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
