“Women are tired of jewelry-looking jewelry,” celebrated American designer David Webb once noted. In response, he created a menagerie of whimsical animals rendered as rings, brooches, earrings and, especially, bangle bracelets. This playfulness permeates all Webb’s work, which is characterized by brightly hued enamel and color-saturated semiprecious stones like coral, azurmalachite and turquoise, the notable exception being the clear, elegant rock crystal for which he had an affinity.
The North Carolina native apprenticed with his uncle, a silversmith, before moving to New York, where he established David Webb Inc. in 1948. He had no formal training in jewelry design. Instead, he culled inspiration from the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Americas, as well as the traditions of India and China — influences discernible in such pieces as his collar necklaces and talisman-like sautoirs.
Webb’s first animal bracelet was produced in 1957. His most famous, the zebra, took shape in 1963; its stripes now form the company’s logo. Although Webb died in 1975, his company continues to produce designs drawn from his extensive archives, and every piece is still made in the workshop above its Madison Avenue store.
Find an alluring collection of David Webb jewelry on 1stDibs, including earrings, brooches and other accessories.
VERDURA Diamond Bombé Ring
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
A bold expression of Verdura's unmistakable design aesthetic, this exceptional Diamond Bombé Ring embodies the Maison's celebrated blend of sculptural form and timeless elegance. At ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Oval Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond Wedding Ring
Located in New York, NY
A radiant celebration of color and continuity, this striking wedding ring is fashioned in warm 18k yellow gold and set with a continuous procession of oval-shaped fancy yellow diamon...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold, Fancy Yellow Radiant-Cut Diamond Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
A luminous celebration of color and geometry, this eternity wedding ring is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and features fourteen exceptional fancy yellow diamonds, each cut into a r...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI Fancy Light Yellow Diamond "Trombino" Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A celebrated icon of Italian jewelry design, this exceptional BULGARI Trombino Ring embodies the bold elegance and architectural sophistication that have defined the Maison for gener...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring captures the essence of nature's beauty through its intricate design and masterful craftsmanship. Fashioned in luxurious 18K yellow gold, the ring showcases a man...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Zebra Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A celebrated design from DAVID WEBB's Kingdom Collection, this striking Zebra Ring showcases the house's mastery of animal-inspired jewelry, a theme that became one of Webb's most re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Hammered Tiered Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Urban, stylish and always modern this beautiful statement ring is designed as a rectangular mounting with stepped tiers of gold, atop with round dimaonds in platinum. "57th Street" C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Gold and Diamonds Ring
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
David Webb 18 karat gold ring with 12 diamonds set in platinum. Hammered surfaces on top and sides with smooth finish front and back. Size 6 1/4 but can be sized up or down. Can be w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal ByPass Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb beautiful ring featuring faceted rock crystals, set in textured gold, accented by round cut diamonds. Fashionable and translucent. The entire length of the ring from top ...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, White Enamel And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A bold and instantly recognizable design by David Webb, this vintage dome ring showcases the brand’s signature mix of color, form, and texture. Featuring a striking checkerboard patt...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Diamond & 18K Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bold David Webb stunner! This 18k gold, heavy, hammered ring is flush set with a sparkling round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.95 carats, with a grading of J color/...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb could be considered the king of enamel, and this bold, geometric design is a wonderful example of his work. The proportion is perfect, allowing for a comfortably worn and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
