DAVID WEBB ENAMEL & YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE, 1970

A MODERNIST MASTERPIECE BY DAVID WEBB, THE MOST SIGNIFICANT AMERICAN JEWELLER OF ALL TIMES

A striking 1970 necklace that showcases DAVID WEBB’s landmark language in its full glory. The design codes that took USA to the international high jewellery arena, in one highly collectible jewel: Deeply intricate albeit fabulously glamorous, tribal yet so party-wise, packed with American ingenuity and European allure.

A COLLECTOR’S MUST Crafting white and beige enamel on 18k yellow gold, this jewel alternates twisted hooks and rectangular links, each meticulously hand-enamelled and joined with the designer's signature ribbed gold spacers. This is DAVID WEBB at his most confident: graphic lines, chic volumes, and a colour contrast that feels as fresh today as it did in the Seventies.

STYLE Architectural whilst also fluid, this piece of jewellery embodies the house’s mastery of jewellery as wearable art. See the Gallery for our styling tips to take this beauty from day to night, office to cocktail.

Our Price Analysis

A RARE DEAL: A David Webb enamel-and-gold necklace from the 1970s, the era most collectors associate with Webb’s sculptural glamour.

* CRAFTSMANSHIP & SIGNATURE: David Webb’s workshop is celebrated for substantial, impeccably finished goldwork and enamel executed at scale. This signed jewel has the “made-to-be-seen” volume Webb is known for.
* DESIGN VALUE: Oversized interlocking links in white & beige enamel with polished 18k yellow-gold accents spell David Webb albeit in a highly wearable manner. The hidden gold hoop beneath the bottom link adds versatility if the owner ever wishes to attach a pendant.
* MATERIAL VALUE: At 155.55g in 18k gold, this is a serious gold jewel. Using a live 18k per-gram benchmark as of late February 2026, the intrinsic 18k metal value is ~£14,409.
* SECONDARY MARKET VALUE: David Webb enamel necklaces appear consistently at major auctions, with realised results supporting the category:
- Christie’s sold a diamond, enamel and gold necklace by David Webb for $25,095
- Christie’s sold a multi-gem & white enamel pendant necklace by David Webb for $43,200
- In 2011 Christie’s sold a diamond & enamel necklace by David Webb for $52,500
* HERITAGE & RARITY: Large-scale Webb enamel link necklaces are not pieces you find often on the secondary market: condition, signature, and cohesive colourway matter.

COLLECTOR VALUE: David Webb is a true American high-jewellery house with a global collector base; 1970s works in bold enamel and heavy gold sit firmly in the brand’s most coveted design language.

PRICE VALUE: Sitting below £30k, this necklace prices at roughly 2.0× intrinsic 18k metal value; a very sensible premium for a signed David Webb jewel where the value is carried by design, scale, brand collectability, and condition.
Auction comparables for Webb enamel necklaces (often with diamonds/gems) have realised from the mid-$20k’s up to the $40k–$50k range, supporting your positioning for a substantial, statement, gold-and-enamel piece.

Details & Features

BRAND & PERIOD: DAVID WEBB, 1970

MATERIALS: 18k yellow gold, white & beige enamel
DIMENSIONS: Length 20 cm; width 13.5 cm
WEIGHT: 155.55 gr

CONDITION: Excellent
INTERESTING DETAIL: Features a gold hoop under the bottom link if you ever wish to attach a pendant

JWL AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE:
Signed DAVID WEBB presented in original pouch
Seller Profile: This item is offered by a Trusted Dealer in Italy
Hallmarks available upon request