“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.
Van Cleef and Arpels 18KYG Alhambra 20 Motif Turquoise and Diamond Necklace; 33"
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
INCREDIBLY RARE, HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE - Van Cleef & Arpels 20-motif Alhambra long necklace, featuring 10 vibrant turquoise clovers alternating with 10 diamond-paved clovers. Length 33...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Boucheron 18KYG Coral, Onyx, Black Enamel and Diamond Sautoir Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This striking vintage Boucheron necklace features a bold contrast of faceted black onyx and vibrant red coral beads, centering on a dramatic, diamond-accented drop that finishes with...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18KWG/Plat Aquamarine 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, centered by a large, tumbled aquamarine bead that is flanked by two rondelles pavé-set with brilliant-...
Diamond, Pearl, Aquamarine, 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 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
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of round diamonds, as well as coral, mother of pearl and lapis lazuli. It can be worn...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k ...
David Webb Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Turquoise, Ruby, and Diamond Gold Necklace This magnificent necklace by David Webb is a striking display of bold design and masterful craftsmanship. Featuring an array of...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, Turquoise Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional necklace by David Webb showcases a magnificent, carved Chinese coral centerpiece bead, measuring approximately 27.00 mm, surrounded by large coral beads, each rangin...
Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Turquoise Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Large Bead Strand Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of a David Webb masterpiece with the remarkable 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Bead Necklace, a true embodiment of luxury from the 1980s era. This exquisi...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Garnet, Turquoise and Diamond Bib Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Crafted as a double row of fluted oval gold links, each set with an oval-cut garnet and highlighted by round diamond accents. The design is interspersed with gold horsebit-style link...
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond And White Enamel Collar Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold And Platinum. The necklace consists of 8 graduating in size white enamel elongated lin...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Coral Diamonds Sapphires Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
