David Webb Brooches
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
David Webb Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Maltese Diamond And Emerald Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of this David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Emerald Brooch, a magnificent piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with ut...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18KYellow Gold Rock Crystal Large Maltese Cross Scroll Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Even after 70 years David Webb's jewelry still captivates and inspires. Bold and unique concepts like this oversized scroll Maltese cross speaks volumes. Centering a large faceted rock crystal, complimented by round cut diamonds and further rock crystals surrounding the center stone in a classic symmetry. Very often with large David Webb brooches...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Tiger Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Chrysoprave Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tiger Head Brooch created by David Webb featuring marquise green onyx, cabochon emeralds, approximately 0.99 carats of brilliant-cut diamond...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb "Lady Justice" Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18k yellow gold, platinum Lady Justice brooch. This brooch features 18k yellow gold blin Lady Justice holding the scale in her right hand, wra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb 18KY Gold And Platinum Carved Coral Capricorn Mountain Goat Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This vintage David Webb 18K yellow gold Capricorn brooch is a beautifully crafted piece featuring a charming carved coral mountain goat.
The intricate detailing brings the Capricor...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
David Webb 9.50 Carat Ruby 9.00 Carat Amethysts 6.54 Carat Diamond 18K YG Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designer:
DAVID WEBB
Title:
David Webb 9.50 Carat Ruby 9.00 Carat Pear Shape Amethysts 6.54 Carat Round Brilliant H SI1 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin
Metal:
18 Karat Yellow Go...
Category
20th Century David Webb Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Webb Opal Diamond Sapphire Brooch/Pendant
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A captivating pear-shaped opal takes center stage in this brooch designed by legendary David Webb. The opal's glow is enhanced by the surrounding cabochon blue sapphires, which add a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary David Webb Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum
18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Goat Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the whimsical charm of this exquisite goat brooch, a true masterpiece designed by Webb. Crafted in 18-karat gold and platinum, this brooch is a testament to craftsmanship ...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Kingdom White Enamel Panther With Diamond Collar Vintage Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong come back in 2019 and 2020 bringing a touch of vintage and sophistication to almost every ensemble. Both men a...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Goat Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of David Webb with this whimsical black enamel and diamond brooch featuring a charming ram or goat design. Crafted in 18K yellow gold and pla...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Tiger Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Chrysoprave Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tiger Head Brooch created by David Webb featuring marquise green onyx, cabochon emeralds, approximately 0.99 carats of brilliant-cut diamond...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald, Ruby And Diamond Openwork Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Multigem Openwork Brooch, a true testament to the designer's artistry. Measuring 6cm in widt...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb, a Magnificent Signed Diamond Flower Brooch, with 184 Round Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Signed David Webb 18K Gold and Cut Round Diamond Flower Brooch. Complete with 184 round diamonds, 18k yellow gold, signed Webb. The 184 round diamonds with approximat...
Category
20th Century American David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum 19 Carat Round Diamond Flower Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a diamond set flower head
Metal: Platinum
Diamonds: 285 round diamonds approximate total weight of 17 - 19 carats
Size/Dimensions: 2¼ x 2½ inches
Signature: WEBB
Marks: P...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel 8.00cttw Diamond Knot Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful diamond knot brooch in 18k yellow gold and white enamel by David Webb. Encrusted with 84 round cut diamonds across the surface ...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum Carved Coral Dolphin Clip Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Carved Coral, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Cabochon Emerald Dolphin Clip-Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases exceptional craftsmanship and exquisite d...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Coral, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Elephant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the majestic allure of the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Elephant Brooch. This exquisite piece of wearable art is designed as a masterful fusion of black enamel and sculpted 18k gold, capturing the regal essence of an elephant. The elephant head, with a captivating cabochon ruby eye and a high-polished gold tusk, exudes both strength and grace.
Crafted with meticulous detail, the brooch features a coiled black enamel and gold trunk...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Double Clip Diamond Convertible Vintage Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Of an impressive design this diamond brooch iby David Webb s about 3 inches long and converts into two models: with and without the gold backdrop. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and Plat...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Snail Brooch Black Enamel Diamond Gold
By David Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
David Webb diamond and enamel 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980. The figural design features a representation of a snail in forward march carrying its striped, brilliant black enameled shell embellished with corded gold, the diamond-set eyes totaling approximately 0.18 carat, approximately G – H color and VS clarity. Signed Webb, in excellent condition consistent with age and wear. Why not Love Yourself a little with this decadent Webb snail as an indulgent treat for today? Why not? And if that is not the case, make someone special in your life Happy with this David Webb enameled snail brooch...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb White Enamel and Malachite Maltese Cross Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning bold and colorful brooch/pendant created by David Webb in the 1980's. It is designed as a stylized Maltese cross and features a prominent te...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18k White Gold Diamond, Amethysts, Ruby and Pearl Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and one of a kind brooch is designed by David Webb, crafted in platinum set with baguette-, marquise- and pear brilliant-cut diamond...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb Black Enamel 18 Karat Gold Emerald Eyes Tiger Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Enameled Gold Diamond and Emerald Black Panther Brooch
Spectacularly made by David Webb in a classy combination of yellow and white go...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage David Webb Brooches
David Webb Gold Kingdom Diamond Tiger Chrysoprase Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Tiger Head Brooch created by David Webb featuring marquise green onyx, cabochon emeralds, approximately 0.99 carats of brilliant-cut diamond...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage David Webb Brooches
David Webb 1960s Jade Aquamarine Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch Pendant
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking example of mid-century design, this vintage David Webb brooch pendant from the 1960s highlights the designer’s bold approach to geometry and color. The piece centers aroun...
Category
1960s Vintage David Webb Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb Diamond Ribbon Brooch, Large Model
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elegant ribbon brooch created by David Webb featuring approximately 14.74 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds, textured 18K yellow gold, and platinum.
Signed David Webb.
Certificate of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Diamond Ruby Fern Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This striking double pinstem brooch by David Webb is crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and rubies. Designed in the 21st century, it featu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary David Webb Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage David Webb Coral and Emerald Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Derby, NY
This estate David Webb brooch is the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. The main stone on this brooch is a vibrant oval shaped coral, surrounded b...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Diamond, Ruby, Enamel David Webb Floral Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fabulous floral brooch by David Webb, circa 1960, from the vintage fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California. Crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum wi...
Category
1960s Vintage David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb, Platinum Pearl Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Diamond total approx. 13.0ct.
Category
Late 20th Century David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
David Webb Carved Emerald Dragon Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Emerald Dragon Brooch
A David Webb brooch featuring a dragon protecting a carved emerald. The body is set with yellow sapphires with textured gold details. The hea...
Category
1960s American Vintage David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s David Webb Gold Maltese Cross Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Signed by David Webb
Circa 1960s
3 1/8 inches diameter
Category
1960s Vintage David Webb Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
David Webb Rock Crystal Crouching Lion Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1971, this whimsical “crouching lion” brooch in 18K gold is composed of rock crystal and diamonds. The baby lion with round brilliant-cut diamond blaze and sculpted, hand...
Category
Mid-20th Century David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Swirl Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in hammered 18k yellow gold.
Signed by David Webb.
Circa 1960s
1 7/8 inch diameter
Category
1960s Vintage David Webb Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Three Zero Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k hammered yellow gold.
Signed by David Webb
Crica 1960s
1 3/4 x 1 1/8 inches
Category
1960s Vintage David Webb Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Gold Lion Belt Buckle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Signed by David Webb
Circa 1960s
1 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 inches
Category
1960s Vintage David Webb Brooches
Materials
18k Gold
David Webb Diamond and Enamel Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Diamond & Enamel Brooch.
Beautiful rope design brooch with diamonds & enamel.
Estimated weight of the diamonds is 6cts incrusted in platinum.
Category
20th Century American David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Gold Necklace Black Enamel Diamond Coral Stud Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An important David Webb necklace made of 18k gold, enamel, and carved coral, featuring diamond.
This stunning piece is an ultimate Webb jewel, each detail of which is permeated with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Anchor Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
There is a very curious story about anchors in jewelry. In the early stages of Christianity, when Romans persecuted those who followed the religion, the anchor was a way that Christians could identify other Christians. They would leave anchors outside their home or even wear anchor jewelry...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Carved Blue Lapis Lazuli and White Enamel Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Carved Blue Lapis Lazuli and White Enamel Brooch.
Large 18k gold and platinum Heraldic brooch pendant by David Webb, with f...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb circa 1950 Ceramic Flower Diamonds, Sapphires Vintage Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A superbly carved frosted ceramic flower with a cushion-cut sapphire in the center. The flowerhead is embellished with diamonds and offers a beautiful glitter like effect to center ...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Satyr Head Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with the enchanting David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Satyr Diamond Face Brooch.
This estate piece, measuring 2.2 inch...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lion With A Green Emerald Eye Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate the regal allure of the jungle with the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lion Brooch, a captivating piece that seamlessly blends sophistication and statement-making design. This ...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Important Vintage Maltese Crosee White Enamel Pin/Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This important vintage David Webb Maltese cross pin/pendant is remarkable. It is composed of 18K yellow gold and platinum with white enamel an...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Panther With Diamond Collar Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Black Enamel Panthere With A Diamond Collar 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Brooch.
Designed as a sculpted black enamel and gold panther, to the pavé-set diamond collar and emerald-set eye, mounted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, length 7.5 cm.
Beautiful vintage brooch...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Burma Ruby Colombian Emerald Pendant Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
There are certain materials that American jewelry designer, David Webb (1925-1975) loves to use in a signature combination. And he has used them all so beautifully in this colorful statement piece. This Signed David Webb Burmese Ruby Colombian Emerald Convertible Brooch Pendant, made in the 21st century, circa 2010s, is crafted in a rich combination of metals including black enamel, 18K yellow gold, and platinum. The double pinstem brooch with a recessed gold loop to convert to a pendant features a carved and etched Burmese red ruby cabochon at the center held with four sets of gold double talon prongs, set within a surround of round brilliant cut diamonds. Fanning out from here are 5 carved and etched Colombian green emerald cabochons held in fluted yellow gold. These oblong exquisite jewels alternate with 5 striped black enamel and yellow gold flourishes which overlap and fan out in stylized wave curls, framing the emeralds dynamically and eloquently.
From a jewelry designer whose notable collections include bright colorful gemstones, Egyptian influences, and geometric streamlined designs inspired by Art Deco, this splendid brooch is a superlative example expressing the iconic David Webb style. The emeralds reference the shape of Egyptian scarabs, albeit abstracted and stylized. The scarab was one of the more important amulets in ancient Egypt because the insect was a symbol of the Sun God. Here the oblong emeralds are carved and etched with a pattern of fronds, referencing the wings of the insect, but multiplied and intensified to an allover pattern. Many of Webb’s designs are reflections of his fascination with ancient cultures. He went on weekly trips to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and studied gold objects from the Incas, from Turkey and Syria, from Egyptian artifacts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American David Webb Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Unicorn Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely detailed Unicorn brooch by David Webb is as intriguing as it is beautiful. Crafted in pure 18k yellow gold, with beautiful signature go...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Interlocking Crecent Hammered Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage scrolled crecent motif brooch by David Webb. The brooch in hand-hammered 18k yellow gold.
L: 66mm W: 54mm
WHO WAS DAVID WEBB?
Known as “America’s Quintessential Jeweler,” Dav...
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20th Century American Modern David Webb Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond Ribbon Brooch, Small Model
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elegant ribbon brooch, created by David Webb, featuring approximately 10.67 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds, textured 18K yellow gold, and platinum.
Signed David Webb.
Certificate o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary David Webb Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb brooches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of David Webb brooches 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 brooches, from our inventory of 145, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 194 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider brooches by Trifari, Oscar De La Renta, and Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany
Co.. Prices for David Webb brooches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,800 and tops out at $150,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $28,270.
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Questions About David Webb Brooches
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To 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.