The Art of David Webb: Jewelry and Culture

by Ruth Peltason

The Art of David Webb celebrates the designer's dedication to artistry over more than seven decades.

When David Webb came to New York at the age of 17, he was captivated by the museums, architecture, and fashions of the day. By the time he opened shop in 1948, the city had become his muse. In his only published article, "Why Not Hang Gems?," of 1963, he wrote that jewelry deserved to be regarded as art and collected by museums...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847873331
• ISBN13: 9780847873333
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 5.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 10.3" x 12.7"