“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 18KWG/Plat Emerald Bead, Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sophisticated David Webb necklace features a single, vibrant cabochon emerald bead flanked by diamond-set rondelles, integrated into a classic strand of luminous cultured pearls...
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18KWG/Plat Sapphire Bead, Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This David Webb necklace features a single strand of cultured pearls, centered by a large, tumbled sapphire bead that is flanked by two rondelles pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Laura Munder 18K White Gold Gray Pearl Necklace with Blue Topaz Ball Clasp
By Laura Munder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Laura Munder necklace features lustrous gray pearls with a captivating blue topaz ball catch - in 18 karat white gold. The 52 round blue topaz weigh approximately 4.25 total car...
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 18KWG/Plat Amber Bead, Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sophisticated David Webb necklace features a single, large tumbled amber bead as a central focal point, accented by two diamond-set rondelles and integrated into a graduated str...
Diamond, Pearl, Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Synthetic Turquoise Bead and Accent Diamond Necklace w/ Extender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This necklace features a striking strand of vibrant, sky-blue synthetic turquoise beads separated by polished 18K white gold bands, with the front-facing beads beautifully accented b...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 18KWG/Plat Amber Bead, Pearl and Diamond Rondelle Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This David Webb necklace features a single strand of graduated cultured pearls, accented by a large, tumbled amber bead that is set between two rondelles pavé-set with brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, Pearl, Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Bulgari Aquamarine Rock Crystal & Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Aquamarine Rock Crystal & Pearl Necklace A necklace featuring large aquamarine beads, rock crystals beads, and pink and white pearls. ...
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k necklace with Japanese Akoya pearls and Aquamarine
By Diane Griswold Johnston
Located in Cohasset, MA
18k necklace made from Japanese Grey Akoya pearls, and Aquamarines with 18k spacers. 17" long with a magnetic gold clasp with micro diamonds. Any pendants shown are not included in t...
Honora Cultured Freshwater Pearl Turquoise Aquamarine Necklace 41 1/2" Ster 925
By Honora
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Honora Metal Content: Sterling Silver Stone Information Cultured Freshwater Pearl Turquoise Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Cut: Beads Aquamarine Treatment: Heating Cut: Be...
Aquamarine, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise
443.57 Carat Aquamarine Multi-Strand Necklace with Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
By Kiersten Elizabeth
Located in Southport, CT
Inspiration for this incredible one of a kind Multi-strand necklace came from a vintage ring that can be called nothing short of a bauble. Drawing from the inspiration came luxuriou...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Natural Aquamarine 18 Karat White Gold Necklace Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Simple and elegant necklace with genuine dégradé aquamarine gemstones oval briolette cut. The necklace is crafted in 18 karat white gold. The length is 410 mm / 16.141 inches, it is ...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Aquamarine Rondelle and Round Pearl necklace with SS Hammered Clasp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a aquamarine and pearl necklace. We created it with up to 21 mm faceted aquamarine rondelle beads and round pearls. It comes with a sterling silver square hammered push box c...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Sterling Silver
