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David Webb Objets d'Art and Vertu

American, 1925-1975

“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.

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Creator: David Webb
Vintage 1950s David Webb Gold Clutch with 10.00 Carat Ruby and Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k with a carved Ruby weighing approximately 10.00 carats, 44 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 carats, and a mirror. Signed by D...
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1950s Vintage David Webb Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

David Webb Gold Monkey Desk Clock
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Monkey Desk Clock An 18 karat yellow gold desk clock designed in the shape of a walnut, adorned with round and marquise cut diamonds. The...
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1960s American Vintage David Webb Objets d'Art and Vertu

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David Webb Rock Crystal and Turquoise Desk Object
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rock Crystal and Turquoise Desk Object A natural rock crystal quartz point decorated with gold rope twist strands, bows, and a gold branch section, adorned with 12 turqu...
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1960s American Vintage David Webb Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold

David Webb Multi Gem and Enamel Gold Frog Bowl
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Multi Gem and Enamel Gold Frog Bowl A gold bowl topped by a lapis lazuli frog with a coral tongue Set with 6 cabochon rubies, 5 cabochon emeralds...
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1980s American Vintage David Webb Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

David Webb Gold and Enamel Tie Tac
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Handsome emerald green and white enamel tie tac. Made and signed by DAVID WEBB. Solid 18K yellow gold. Striking in color and design. Alice Kwartler has sold...
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1970s American Vintage David Webb Objets d'Art and Vertu

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18k Gold

David Webb 18K Lion Yellow Gold Belt Buckle
By David Webb
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 63.8 grams Buckle Measurements: Lion Belt Portion is 2.5 inch east to west, 1.75 inch north to south. Condi...
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David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Taurus Zodiac Belt Buckle - VHK#476a
By David Webb
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1980s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 60.2 grams Maker: David Webb Measurement: 1.5 inch top to bottom Condition: Excellent
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1980s Vintage David Webb Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of Carved Jade Enamel Coral Diamond and Gem Set Foo-Dog Boxes David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Each designed as a lid top box, modeled as a foo dog, the body composed of carved jade, adorned with cabochon emeralds and carved coral, applied with black and green enamel, the eyes...
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1970s Vintage David Webb Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Jade

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David Webb objets d'art and vertu for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of David Webb objets d'art and vertu available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage David Webb jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that David Webb diamond objets d'art and vertu, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 4 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler.
Questions About David Webb Objets d'Art and Vertu
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify David Webb jewelry, search the piece carefully for a maker's mark. The luxury jewelry maker stamps its pieces with the word "Webb." By comparing your piece to pictures shared on trusted online resources, you can then determine when your piece was produced, find out its name and learn further information. David Webb also offers an authentication service, though there is a fee to use it. Information about how to request an authentication is available on the brand's official website. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of David Webb jewelry.

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