“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.
Vintage 1960s David Webb Enamel Dragon Scale Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in blue and green enamel over 18K yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 6 1/2 inches
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s David Webb 13.00 Carat Diamond and Gold Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 13.00 carat. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 7 3/4 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Fred Paris Enamel, Emerald & Diamond Bracelet
By Fred Paris
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and black enamel with Square cut Emeralds weighing approximately a total of 5.00 carats, Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Enamel Dragon Scales Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted with blue and green enamel over 18k yellow gold. Circa 1970s Size 7 1/2 inches
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1990s Hidalgo Black Enamel Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
By Hidalgo
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and black enamel with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Hidalgo Circa 1990s Size 6 1/2 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s David Webb Gold and Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 7.20 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1970s Size 6 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage David Webb 18K Black Enamel Link Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Flushing, NY
Materials: 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Marked: WEBB 18K Approximate Dimensions: 18.5 cm (Unclasped Length) 2.5 cm (Width) 86.5 Grams in weight ** All dimensions listed above are appr...
18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Gold Platinum Diamond Bracelet, Late 20th Century
By David Webb
Located in Queens, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Bracelet, fabricated with sculpted gold links, adorned with five platinum prong set old European cut diamonds weighing approx. 1.80, 1.65,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Diamond, enamel and eighteen karat gold bracelet, David Webb convex diamond shape links in blue enamel highlighted by round brilliant-cut diamond set links; estimated total diamond w...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum Double Lion Black Enamel Sapphire Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary beauty and rarity of this vintage David Webb Double Lion Head Bracelet. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite piec...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 18K Gold Bracelet with Channel-Set Sapphires and Pavé Diamonds, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
A luxurious 18K yellow gold link bracelet set with rich blue sapphires and brilliant white diamonds, combining bold geometry with refined sparkle. The bracelet features alternating r...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.00ct Diamond 9.00ct Black Diamond Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k white gold bangle. The bangle is set with sparkling round cut white and black diamonds that weigh approximately 16.00ct and 9.00ct respectively. The color of t...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
