Important David Webb 18k Gold and Diamond Necklace

A striking example of David Webb’s bold and sculptural approach to jewelry design, this extraordinary vintage necklace combines architectural precision with the unabashed glamour for which the American jeweler in celebrated.

Composed of broad, gently curved panels set with approximately 48 carats of diamonds, the necklace follows the contours of the neckline in a beautifully articulate, collar-like silhouette. The diamond encrusted sections are articulated and connected by polished 18k yellow gold elements, introducing the interplay of texture, light and form. The design is at once monumental and remarkably fluid, its geometric construction softened by the graceful curve of the necklace against the skin.

What distinguished this now-discontinued David Webb design is its masterful balance of extravagance and restraint. Rather than relying on elaborate ornamentation, Webb allows the sheer abundance of diamonds, the disciplined repetition of geometric forms, the warmth of polished yellow gold to create a powerful visual statement. The necklace embodies a larger-than-life authentic that defined Webb’s most celebrated creations, when fine jewelry was conceived not merely as adornment but as wearable sculpture. With its impressive diamond carat weight and commanding yet timeless sculptural form, it represents a particularly glamorous expression of the House’s distinctive design vocabulary.

• Internal circumference is approximately 16 inches
• 0.75 inches wide at widest point
• 640 diamonds weighing 48 carats 
• Weighs 150.1 grams
• Marked for 18k gold and platinum
• Signed David Webb