“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 Yellow Gold Ruby, Diamond and Lacquer Pendant Necklace on Long Chain
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
RUBY, DIAMOND AND LACQUER PENDANT, DAVID WEBB Cabochon ruby, circular-cut diamonds, black lacquer, platinum and gold, pendant 5.6 cm, necklace 86.0 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Green Emerald, Rubies, And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Green Emerald, Rubies, and Diamonds Pendant Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and de...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald, Ruby And Diamond Openwork Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Multigem Openwork Brooch, a true testament to the designer's artistry. Measuring 6cm in widt...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Heraldic Green Emerald Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong comeback in 2020 and 2021 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men and women appeared wearing brooches...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
David Webb 26ct Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable 18k gold brooch by David Webb, featuring center emerald cabochon (stone measures approx. 21.03 x 14 x11.5mm) weighing about 26 carats, surrounded with blue sapphires, r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Emerald Ruby Diamond Tennis Necklace Medallion by Juliette Wooten Yellow Gold
By JULIETTE & CO
Located in Sanford, FL
INTRODUCING NEW COLLECTION LA MAGIE Emerald is the sacred gem of the world. It is symbolizing life, rejuvenation and balance. Discover the natural beauty of this mysterious gemstone...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Ruby Emerald Diamond Tennis Necklace Medallion by Juliette Wooten Yellow Gold
By JULIETTE & CO
Located in Sanford, FL
INTRODUCING NEW COLLECTION LA MAGIE Beautiful and precious! Passionate ruby is a certainly the sacred gem of the sun. It is symbolizing love, confidence and status. Discover the nat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Turquoise & Mix Sapphire 7.39ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Oval Turquoise Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold, surrounded by vibrant yellow, green, orange, and blue sapphires, accented with sparkling white diamonds. A colorful masterpiece perfect for...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green...
25.55 Carat Aquamarine 2.65 Carat Ruby 22k Yellow Gold Pendant Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 25.55 carat aquamarine and 2.65 carat ruby, 22 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our vintage aquamarine jewelry collection. This stunning vi...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Turquoise 4.35ct. Pendant in 18KYG with Opal & Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Sunita Nahata presents a one-of-a-kind collection of Turquoise Pendant, with a set of four in a traditional oval cut. This Pendant exemplify the style and elegance that modern women ...
White Diamond, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
