“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 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet elegant necklace created by David Webb in the 1970s. Features two cabochon rubies accented with round diamonds set in yellow gold. The necklace comes apart and turns into tw...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
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 Yellow Gold Link Black Enamel Diamond Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This estate David Webb 18k Yellow Gold chain exhibits the timeless allure of black enamel in jewelry. Black enamel is celebrated for its dark, moody, and bold character. It exudes co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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 Yellow Gold Black Enamel Link Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A striking and unmistakably David Webb necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold and black enamel, showcasing the designer's celebrated mastery of bold scale, texture, and color. The neckl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
One of a Kind, 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Necklace by Stephen Dweck
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This exquisite Ruby and Diamond Necklace is the definition of luxury, featuring radiant graduated ruby beads accented with rich 18K yellow gold stations set with just the right touch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 22 Karat and 18 Karat Yelllow Gold
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
This winged pendant necklace with rose cut Diamond and pear shape Rubies, is set in 22 Karat gold with granulation. The delicate chain is 18Karat yellow gold with a lobster claw clos...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold halo Ruby and Diamond necklace. Featuring 0.77ct-tw marquise and princess-cut rubies, accentuated by an extra .16ct-tw of round-cut diamonds. Length 17 inches. Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Pendant Necklace, 1.50ct
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k yellow gold ruby and diamond pendant. The necklace consists of a diamond set bail with a bezel set ruby at the centre leading to a shi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Citrine Pendant with Ruby and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Citrine 23 carats approx. Ruby 0.05 carat approx. Diamonds 0.20 carat approx. Chain sold separately Limited edition Crafted from 18k yellow gold and...
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Gold Bead Drop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Delicate ruby drops and softly brushed gold accents give this vintage Italian necklace an effortlessly romantic character. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the design features a fine chai...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
