David Webb: American Jeweler
July 13, 2009 by The Briefer
Filed under Features, Jewelry Lifestyle
In 1948 on Manhattan’s Madison Avenue, the doors opened to the flagship store of one of America’s greatest jewelry manufacturers: David Webb. Webb’s designs are distinguished by his bold use of color, dimension, and meticulous attention to detail.
David Webb is possibly best known for his enamel jewelry of animal themes, where frogs look like they could jump off of the wearer’s cuffs or lapels, and bangles host zebras, crocodiles or intertwining dragons. These pieces have been beloved by socialites and Hollywood for more than sixty years. Webb’s designs also include carved crystal, abstract enamel designs, mixed with an
eye catching combination of diamonds and semi-precious stones. David Webb Inc. has a factory where it produces all of its own jewelry, maintaining a careful control on quality.
Mr. David Webb died in 1975, leaving behind an archived filled with bold, original designs that would continue to be produced following his death. The company remains in the sole ownership of the Silberstein Family, one of the original founders of the company, who sadly filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the end of June 2009. David Webb Inc. has remained true to its original designer and will leave behind one of the greatest legacies in American jewelry.
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[...] diamond, which had belonged to the late Mrs. Leonore Annenberg. The mounting was designed by David Webb and was composed of two pear-shaped diamonds weighing 1.61ct and [...]
Javier on Wed, 18th Nov 2009 10:54 pm
David Webb (TM) jewelry is now available online through deFaura.com, a company that has formed a partnership with David Webb, Inc. deFaura only sells David Webb (TM) watches and jewelry and has access to all DW’s inventory. Furthermore, deFaura will donate 10% of its net profits to environmental and children betterment programs. You can visit the website at http://www.deFuara.com. If you don’t see a piece you want, they will get it for you directly from David Webb.
The Briefer on Thu, 19th Nov 2009 2:37 am
Javier, Thank you for the link to finding David Webb jewelry, and thank you for reading The Jewelry Brief.
Lauren Laughry on Tue, 30th Mar 2010 8:38 pm
On April 7th, Dallas Auction Gallery will sell three outstanding pieces of David Webb jewelry. Please visit our website at http://www.dallasauctiongallery.com for more information. Below is a list of the David Webb in the sale:
1.David Webb 18K gold, diamond and enamel bracelet having 75 round brilliant cut diamonds, 3.00 cts. approximate, G-H color, VS1-2 clarity, pave-set in platinum, with 18K yellow gold and white enamel links. Stamped, “18K Plat Webb”. 90.6 grams. 7.5″L, Circa – Second half 20th C.
2.David Webb 18K gold and black enamel earrings. Stamped, “Webb 18K”. Circa – 20th C.
3.Webb platinum, 18K, diamond and pearl earrings having two cultured south sea pearls, 13 mm x 11 mm, flanked by 10 round brilliant cut diamonds, .25 cts. total approximate, with clip backs. Stamped, “18k plat Webb”. 1″L x .5″W, Circa – Late 20th C.
The Briefer on Fri, 2nd Apr 2010 1:40 am
Dear Lauren, We will check out your upcoming sale. Thank you for reading The Jewelry Brief. All the best