“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 Gold Enamel Emerald Diamond Leopard Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This striking David Webb leopard brooch prowls with sculptural elegance. Crafted in rich yellow gold, its body is adorned with bold black ena...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Panther With Diamond Collar Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Black Enamel Panthere With A Diamond Collar 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Brooch. Designed as a sculpted black enamel and gold panther, to the pavé-set diamond collar and emerald-set eye, mounted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, length 7.5 cm. Beautiful vintage brooch...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Tiger and Black Enamel Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely gorgeous you will love this tiger brooch by David Webb. From David Webb "Kingdom Collection" tiger brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold. It is encrusted with round cut diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Diamond Panther Brooch with Sapphires and Rubies
Located in Macau, MO
This is a magnificant panther diamond brooch in 18K yellow gold, set with 354 pieces of white diamond totalling 6.97 carats in weight, 112 pieces of blue sapphire weighing 5.95 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Leopard 0.54ct Diamond Collar and Emerald Eyes Brooch
Located in Broomall, PA
Exclusive Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Leopard 0.54ct Diamond Collar and Emerald Eyes Brooch A striking 18K yellow gold brooch, masterfully crafted in the form of a poised leopard. The ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Sapphire, and Emerald Panther Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking embodiment of elegance and power, this panther brooch is masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with 312 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 10.50 ca...
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Gold 20.16ctw Black & White Diamonds Panther Leopard Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
**Vintage Large Diamond Covered Detailed Leopard/Panther Statement Brooch** --Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G White Diamonds w/ B...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond sapphire 18k yellow gold panther brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage brooch from the 1990s combines subtle sparkle and rich color in a refined 1 x 1 inch design. Set in warm 18k yellow gold, twelve round brilliant cut diamonds of E-F colo...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Kingdom White Enamel Panther With Diamond Collar Vintage Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong come back in 2019 and 2020 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb Tiger Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Chrysoprave Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tiger Head Brooch created by David Webb featuring marquise green onyx, cabochon emeralds, approximately 0.99 carats of brilliant-cut diamond...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
BUNDA Keshi Tahitiana Pearl Brooch with diamonds and enamel on gold and platinum
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA Cultured Tahitian Keshi pearl and enamel rooster brooch in 18-carat yellow gold and platinum, set with round brilliant cut diamonds and a grey baroque shaped Tahitian Keshi p...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond gold Brooch
Located in SYDNEY, AU
An Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Brooch. The diamond and ruby brooch is in the shape of a butterfly and is set with natural rubies in the wings and various shaped diamonds on the body ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
BUNDA 'Couture' Brooch with Onyx, Carnelian & Diamond in 18ct Yellow Gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Couture' Onyx, Carnelian and diamond brooch made in 18 carat yellow gold, featuring specially cut Onyx and Carnelian stones, surrounded with threadset round brilliant cut di...
Carnelian, Diamond, Onyx, Yellow Gold
BUNDA Grape shaped brooch, enamel and keshi Tahitian Pearls on gold and platinum
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Couture' grape brooch in platinum and 18 carat yellow gold, featuring baroque shaped Cultured Tahitian keshi pearls and round brilliant cut diamonds with enamel leaf detaili...
Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Boucheron 'Clown' enamel and 18ct yellow gold Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A Boucheron 'Clown Head' Brooch, in 18ct yellow gold, with turquoise beads eyes and enamel. Bearing the minimum 18ct warranty French stamp for export and London 1967 import stamps....
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel
BUNDA Argyle Fancy Coloured Diamond 'Martini' Brooch in Platinum and 18ct gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Couture' brooch in 18ct yellow gold and platinum, fetauring fancy coloured Argyle diamonds bezel set in the form of an overflowing martini glass, the diamonds range in colour, from fancy yellow, orange, pink to bluish grey...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
