“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.
Vintage 1950s Diamond Bracelet 13.00 CTW 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant mid-century diamond bracelet, likely crafted in the 1950s, is executed in solid 18K white gold and showcases a refined geometric design typical of the era. The bracelet...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant bracelet set with approximately 20.00 carats total weight of diamonds, designed with a bold and refined presence. The bracelet features a center section measuring 26 mm in...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari Vintage Platinum Diamond Floral Bracelet, circa 1960s
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
Bvlgari Vintage Platinum Diamond Floral Bracelet, circa 1960s This exceptional vintage bracelet by Bvlgari is a true masterpiece of mid-20th century design. Crafted in platinum, it ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920's 10.50 Carat Sapphire Filigree Platinum Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
A magnificent Art Deco diamond and sapphire bracelet, finely crafted in platinum and richly decorated with intricate filigree details. This antique piece embodies the elegance of the...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
✨ Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bracelet ✨ A true statement of elegance and craftsmanship, this authentic Tiffany & Co. creation is crafted from luxurious platinum and ador...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 9 Carat Three Row Platinum Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant bracelet from the Jazz collection by Tiffany & Co. is finely crafted in platinum and set with approximately 9.00 carats of natural diamonds. The bracelet features a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s David Webb 33.80 Carat Diamond Bombe Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 33.80 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1970s Size 6 3/4 inches Comes with its Certifi...
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Vintage Platinum 18K 4 Row Wide Diamond Bracelet 31.31ctw G Vs 6.75"
By David Webb
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A monumental vintage bracelet by David Webb, masterfully crafted in platinum and 18K white gold and set with an extraordinary array of round brilliant diamonds. Executed with the bo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late Deco 6.90ct Diamond Line Bracelet, c.1940s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Late Deco diamond line bracelet features a total of 6.90 carat in sparkling round brilliant diamonds. Each of the forty-six diamonds is box set in platinum to form the...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 4.10ct Diamond Bracelet, c.1920s
Located in London, GB
This stunning 1920s diamond bracelet showcases classic deco geometric design. Each section features a rub over set old cut diamond ranging from 0.40 carat to 0.10 carat, framed by sm...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco 14K White Gold & Platinum Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1930, 3ct
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous bracelet started out as a Guen ladies watch. I converted it to a beautiful bracelet. This bracelet is covered in Diamonds approximately 3 carats and they are brillian...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Bracelet, 3.00 ct, Late 20th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique bracelet crafted from 14-karat white gold (0.585 fineness). Origin: Western Europe, late 20th century. This Art Deco-style bracelet is set with diamonds and 8/8 diamonds, ...
Diamond, White Gold
