“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.
Fernando Jorge 18k Gold Peruvian Opal Diamond Fusion Cuff Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Created as part of Fernando Jorge's breakout 2014 Fusion Collection, this estate cuff bracelet is a masterwork of contemporary high jewelry. The 18k pink gold cuff features four Peru...
Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany Schlumberger Croisillon Periwinkle Blue Enamel Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This iconic Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Croisillon bangle features vibrant periwinkle blue enamel meticulously layered over 18k yellow gold to create a finish of extraordinar...
18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Verdura 18k Yellow Gold Peridot Blue Topaz Maltese Cross Cuff Bracelet
By Verdura
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Verdura Maltese cross cuff bracelet centers on a square step-cut peridot of vivid, luminous green, set in sculptural 18k yellow gold. Four blue topaz arms radiate from the cente...
Diamond, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Double Head Tiger White Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This spectacular David Webb bangle bracelet takes the form of two opposing tiger heads, their sculptural white enamel bodies decorated with sculpted 18k gold stripes and spots for a ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold Diamond 5-Row Perlée Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Meticulously crafted in warm 18k yellow gold, this Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Bangle Bracelet showcases five rows of brilliant-cut diamonds seamlessly intertwined with the Maison'...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Jade Demantoid Garnet Cuff Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cuff bracelet in carved and polished black jade accented by thirteen brilliant-cut demantoid garnets bezel-set in 18k yellow gold. Hinged on one side of back, with 18k yellow gold f...
Garnet, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Three to One Turquoise Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular statement piece from David Webb, this exceptional Three-to-One Clamper Bracelet embodies the bold glamour and masterful craftsmanship that have defined the iconic Ameri...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise Hammered Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This vintage David Webb cuff bracelet is an exceptional example of the designer’s bold, sculptural style and mastery of color. Crafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold with Webb’s ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Yellow Gold & 0.42 Cts Diamond Cuff Bracelet, Large
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Yellow Gold & 0.42 Cts Diamond Cuff Bracelet - Large 0.42 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity & Natural Turquoise 15.2 Grams of 18K Yellow Gold Available in other si...
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Turquoise Yellow Gold & 0.42 Cts Diamond Cuff Bracelet, Small
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise Yellow Gold & 0.42 Cts Diamond Cuff Bracelet - Small 0.42 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity & Natural Turquoise 15.2 Grams of 18K Yellow Gold Available in other si...
Yellow Gold
Joan Boyce Gold-Tone Turquoise Enamel and Crystal Inlay Panel Bangle Bracelet
Located in Milford, DE
A sleek fusion of color and sparkle, this contemporary gold-tone bangle bracelet features turquoise enamel panels framed by shimmering bands of clear crystal pavé. The segmented enam...
Crystal, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
David Webb Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The cuff features full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.15 carats, enhanced by baguette-cut rubies weighing a total of approximately 2.35 carats, complemented by oval...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
