David Webb Spirited TOTEM Collection Captured by Elizaveta Porodina

David Webb TOTEM Collection Is Reborn in Images by Elizaveta Porodina Jewelry News

Elizaveta Porodina [IG] photographs key pieces from David Webb’s ‘TOTEM’ [IG] collection, worn by model Viktoria Wirs. Jaclyn Bloomfield provides creative direction for the December 2025 campaign. / Hair by Shingo Shibata; makeup by Kanako Takase

Jewelry As Artwork

David Webb believed that jewelry and gems should be treated as artworks. Nearly every ancient culture around the world inspired the North Carolina man, who also had big dreams. Webb’s primary source of global inspiration was a near-obsession with studying artifacts and art at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art [Met].

The designer drew inspiration from "the human spirit" and aligned his designs with the cultural changes of the 1960s and 70s, which embraced jewelry that was more “soulful and meaningful”.

Under its new owners, David Webb combusts a spectacular opportunity for the brand’s future and David Webb’s personal legacy. I’m really excited about new owners [with money] for this inspiring American brand. Beautiful! ~ Anne