“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 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald Cabochon, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular and exciting David Webb 18K Yellow Gold gemstone bracelet with diamonds. The gemstones include emeralds, sapphires,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Raja Tears Green Emeralds, Rubies, Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning and exceptionally gemmy David Webb Raja Tears bracelet, a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This exquisite bracelet showcases a captivating buc...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum Green Emerald and Diamond Flexible Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum Green Emerald And Diamond Flexible Bracelet. The flexible foliate band, designed as a trilliant and straight-cut diamond vine, set with smooth cabochon green emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
David Webb Green Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous David Webb Frog bracelet is amazing and for a smaller wrist. Made in 18 kt., the stylized frog with braided legs applied all ov...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
La Triomphe 18K Yelow Gold Green Tourmaline And Diamond Link Bracelet
By La Triomphe
Located in New York, NY
La Triomphe link bracelet in 18K yellow gold, dating to the 1970s, designed with an airy open-link structure set with marquise-cut green tourmalines and round brilliant diamonds. The...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18ky Carved Jade Hammered Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb clamper cuff bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that perfectly combines elegance and modernity. Crafted from Platinum and 18K yellow gold, the cuff features a hi...
Diamond, Jade, Gold, Platinum
William Ruser Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By William Ruser
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This stunning bracelet by William Ruser is a luxurious and intricate piece of fine jewelry that beautifully showcases classic mid-century design with high-quality materials. William...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Bangle A bold and masterful creation by David Webb, this extraordinary bangle exudes regal elegance with its intricate craftsmanship and captiv...
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Spring Bracelet with Diamonds in 18kt Gold
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
“Evergreen Splendor“ 12.15 carats of Diamonds, and 27.60 carats of Oval Emeralds set in 18kt-66.670gms Spring Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Modernist Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Swiss. This superb emerald and diamond bracelet is an organo chic tour-de-force. A modernist dreamscape of melting ice and snow with the green of spring dotting th...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fantastic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Amazing Indian inspired link bracelet in 18 K yellow Gold. Studded by 72 Emerald Cabochons with an estimated weight of ca. 21 ct, and additionally adorned with 324 brilliant cut Diam...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Michael Christoff 18k Two-Tone Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet 16.83 ct Em
By Michael Christoff
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, One-of-a-Kind Diamond and Emerald Bracelet by Michael Christoff Features Multi-Cut (Oval, Pearl, and Emerald) Emeralds Prong-Set with Diamond Melee Background Total Emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
