David Webb: The Quintessential American Jeweler

“I’m really interested in only one thing: making jewelry.“      David Webb

The New Yorker described him as “the new meteor around town” who became the go-to jeweler for society tastemakers, Hollywood stars, and entertainers. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, David Webb came to New York in his late teens where he opened shop in 1948 and quickly made a name for himself. He excelled at jewelry having a distinctive American sensibility, expressing an “anything goes” optimism. Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, the Duchess of Windsor and the fashion world were among his many clients.

David Webb: The Quintessential American Jeweler is the first monograph on this important designer who developed a style that was uniquely American. Published in 2013, on the 65th anniversary of the company, David Webb: The Quintessential American Jeweler brings together author Ruth Peltason’s three years of intensive research with powerful photography by Ilan Rubin and striking design by Takaaki Matsumoto. The result is a sumptuous, in-depth survey of one of American’s most important jewelers, which further establishes David Webb in the pantheon of the 20th century’s finest jewelers. 

• Publish Date: September 24, 2013
• Format: Hardcover
• Category: Design - Jewelry
• Publisher: Assouline
• Trim Size: 9 1/2 x 13 1/2
• Pages: 368
• Weight: 6.45 lbs

For purchases from our boutiques or davidwebb.com, David Webb will arrange an exchange or issue a store credit within 30 days of original purchase. All exchanges must be in the original condition and must be accompanied with the original packaging and sales slip. Please note that David Webb does not offer refunds for purchases from our boutiques or online store.

Custom-ordered pieces are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged. For more information, please contact us at
+1 (212) 421-3030, or email us at info@davidwebb.com.