“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 Hexagonal-Shaped Azurmalachite Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Centering upon a circular-cut diamond and hexagonal-shaped azurmalachite plaque, enhanced by a cabochon ruby within a circular-cut diamond frame, joined by cabochon ruby bar links to...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Azurmalachite And Diamond Chain Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous necklace is an 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and azurmalachite necklace designed and signed by David Webb. The necklace centers a large smooth oval tablet of high quali...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Onyx Octagon Open Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The combination of platinum and 18K yellow gold adds a luxurious touch to the piece, ensuring both durability and a rich aesthetic. The choice of an octagonal onyx as the focal centerpiece is not only unique but also adds a sense of boldness to the design. The use of an open-link flat rectangular chain...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Green Emerald And Diamond Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the vivid world of color with this exuberant, voluptuous, and audacious diamond and emerald necklace by David Webb. A vintage masterpiece crafted in platinum and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Long Chain Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Long Chain Link Necklace, a masterpiece of timeless elegance and versatility. Craf...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Manhattan Minimalism Collar Diamond Enamel
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a captivating pre-owned estate necklace from the masterful hands of renowned designer David Webb. Crafted as part of the esteemed Manhattan Minimalism collection, this exq...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold and Carved Jade Pendant Necklace #25329
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Carved Jade Pendant Necklace- This striking 14K yellow gold necklace features stunning carved jade panels in ornate openwork settings. A substantial link chain c...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Chrysoprase Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Chrysoprase 2.50 carats approx. Diamonds 0.12 carat approx. 18 inch, adjustable at 16-17 Limited edition Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this limi...
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Emerald & Diamond Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Emerald and Diamond Link Necklace Description: This bold 1980s necklace features a beautifully carved oval emerald at the center, framed by 119 sparkling round-cut diamonds. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Carved Jadeite Jade Leaf Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This vintage necklace is a striking and highly collectible jade design, combining 0.56 carats total weight of diamonds with carved jadeite jade leaves in a richly articulated 14k yel...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.56ctw Emerald in a Paper Clip Chain Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.56ctw Emerald in a Paper Clip Chain Necklace Style: Paper Clip Chain Necklace Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstone Details: Features 0.56 carats total weight of eme...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Green Jadeite Station Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This elegant station necklace features vivid green dyed jadeite segments beautifully spaced with polished 14k yellow gold connectors. Each gently curved jadeite bar displays a smooth...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
