“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.
Virgo Sign Zodiac Pendant Necklace H7 in 14k Yellow Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Virgo Sign Necklace 14k Solid Gold Zodiac Necklace Astrology Horoscope Sign H7 Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, un...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Scorpio Zodiac Astrology Sign Pendant Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Scorpio Sign Necklace Zodiac Astrology Necklace 14k Solid Gold Scorpio Pendant. Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Zodiac Sign Virgo Medal Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A vintage medal, it represents the astrological sign Virgo with its symbol and the dates “24-VIII”, “25-IX” corresponding to the...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Aries Large Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Rare David Webb 18k yellow gold and platinum large Aries zodiac pendant/brooch. These pendants are highly collectible and extremely difficult to find. The diamond-encrusted Aries s...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Capricorn Pendant Zodiac Necklace in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Capricorn Pendant 14k Solid Gold Capricorn Zodiac Necklace Diamond Necklace Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage French Zodiac Ares 18K Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A vintage French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac sign of Ares in yellow gold within a circular frame, depicting a ram from the front, the horns formin...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Virgo Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac sign of Virgo in yellow gold within a circular frame. Stamped with the eagle’s head punch mark for 18 karat g...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georges Delrue Yellow Gold Aries Zodiac Pendant 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, 18 karat yellow gold Aries zodiac pendant, by Georges Delrue, c. 1970. Signed by the artist, stamped 18k. French-born Georges Delrue (1920 ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,126 / item
H 0.79 in W 0.79 in Dm 0.79 in
Scorpio Zodiac Pendant – 18K Solid Gold Astrology Necklace Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Scorpio Zodiac Gold Pendant – 18K Personalized Astrology Necklace with Diamond & Birthstone – Handmade in Italy 🦂 Striking Handmade Scorpio Zodiac Pendant in 18K Gold 🦂 Channel th...
Diamond, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$1,500 / item
W 0.63 in L 1.07 in
Reversible Virgo Carving Cameo Zodiac Diamond 14 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The reversible pendant necklace featuring a Virgo sun sign carving cameo zodiac diamond in 14 karat gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies ex...
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
