“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 18KWG/Plat Carved Crystal and Diamond 'Bastille White Night' Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This David Webb hinged cuff bracelet features fluted rock crystal quarters framing two large, sugarloaf-cut crystal terminals, accented by borders of round brilliant-cut diamonds set...
Diamond, Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Diamond Rock Crystal White Gold Platinum Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold And Platinum Diamond Rock Crystal Bangle Bracelet by David Webb. This exquisite David Webb bangle bracelet features a striking blend of 18k white gold and platinum. ...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Rock Crystal and Diamond Cuff Bangle, 2.50 Carats
Located in London, GB
A modern, fluted rock crystal bangle bracelet, carved from one single piece of rock crystal, with four 18 carat white gold spacer sections, each set with round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Statement 20.47-Carat Natruel Diamond 18k White Gold Wide Cuff Bracelet
Located in Montréal, CA
Statement 20.47 Carat Natural Diamond 18K White Gold Wide Cuff Bracelet An extraordinary 20.47-carat natural diamond wide cuff bracelet, expertly crafted in solid 18 karat white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 63 Carats Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat White Gold 63 Carats Diamond Cuff Bracelet This bracelet is crafted in 18 karat white gold with total of approximately 63 carats of dazzling diamonds. The cuff features 11 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$24,375
H 0.12 in W 0.98 in L 7.5 in
6.00 Carat Round Brilliant I VS1 Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 6.00 Carat I VS1 Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet Style: Cuff Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 6 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 185 Color: I Clarity: VS1 Dimen...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ella Gafter 14.50ct Diamond Cuff Bracelet in 18k White Gold, Italy
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The cuff bracelet with diamonds features 14.50 carats of round diamonds, and 4.10 carats of custom cut baguette diamonds, all of top quality (F/VVS). The cuff bracelet displays both...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$71,700
W 1.04 in Dm 2.18 in L 2.66 in
Kwiat Madison Avenue Dual Link Diamond Cuff in 18 Karat White Gold
By Kwiat
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Diamond Cuff, Signed Kwiat This diamond cuff is from the Kwiat Madison Avenue Collection with 1,201 Round Brilliant Diamonds totaling 24.89 carats, FG/VS2-SI1 mounted...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Cuff Bracelet with 3.9 Carat Round G VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Envelop yourself in timeless elegance with this captivating vintage cuff. Crafted from 18 Karat white gold, the bracelet gleams with sophistication and grace, s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Pavé Cuff Bracelet by Spectra Fine Jewelry
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This striking Diamond Pavé Cuff Bracelet by Spectra Fine Jewelry embodies modern glamour and exquisite craftsmanship. Made in 18k white gold, the front half is entirely encrusted wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
