“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.
18K Yellow Gold Snake Bold Unisex Ring with Ruby Diamond Rossella Ugolini Design
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K yellow gold snake ring handcrafted in Italy. This stunning ring features a 1 carat Ruby oval cut stone on the head of the snake, while the tail is adorned with a...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamonds Snake Shaped Ring w/ Ruby Eyes & Black Onyx Made In Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:2.37g,D:2.79ct ONYX BLACK:10.53Cts,RUBY:0.02Cts
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb White Enamel Ruby Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Ladies Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The coiled snake applied with white enamel scales, the head, and tail set with round diamonds weighing approximately .75 carat, the eyes set with cabocho...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coil Snake Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stunning 18 karat yellow gold flexible coil snake ring set with 2 marquise cut white diamonds on the head of the serpent weighing ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Snake Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby Black Enamel Gold Double Serpent
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Blue Sapphire Diamond Ruby Black Enamel Gold Double Serpent Designer: J DAUPHIN The Double Snake Ring is handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver, two intertwined ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Ename...
$11,840Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Snake Serpent Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A striking creation by David Webb, this lifelike serpent ring coils elegantly around the finger, showcasing a bold pattern of white enamel accented with brilliant diamonds and ruby e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Design Snake Shape Ring with Ruby & Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14kt Gold:2.16g, Diamond:2.72ct Ruby:0.02Cts Silver:5.488gm"
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Silver
Alexis New York Silver Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Snake Wrap Ring
By Alexis NY
Located in New York, NY
Snake Flexible Wrap Ring made of 18k White Gold and Sterling Silver 925 Natural Diamonds 0.32 carat Natural Ruby 0.20 carat and Green Black Enamel. Rose Gold Plated Weight approx 19...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Design Snake Shape Long Ring with Ruby & Pave Diamonds in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:3.98g, Diamond:4.55ct Slv:10.40gm Ruby:0.60Cts"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Enamel, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion retrò ring in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with two rubies as eyes,diamonds on the head and enamel on the body. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage snake ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features red stone. Circa 1980. Signed with “750” Weight: 3.60g Size: 17.75 (US 7.5) IMPORTANT: cannot be resized. As ...
18k Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.22 Carat Sapphire 0.20 Carat Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian double snake ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, round cut, 0.22ct, B 6/3,...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.10 Carat Sapphire 0.38 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage cocktail ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 sapphire, oval cut, 1.10ct, B 5/4, SI - 21 diamonds, round brilliant cut, TW 0.38ct, W-STW,...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.75 Carat Ruby Diamond Openwork Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian openwork cocktail ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1910. The piece features: - 2 rubies, round cut, TW 0.75ct, slpR 7/4, SI - 3 diamonds, round brilliant cut, T...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Ruby 0.35 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Deco cocktail ring crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1930. The piece features: - 1 ruby, round cut, 0.30ct, slpR 5/2, SI - 16 diamonds, rose cut, TW 0.35ct, RW+/W, VS-P1 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.90 Carat Garnet 0.06 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian three-stone ring crafted in 14K gold and 800 silver. Circa 1900. The piece features: - 3 garnets, oval cabochon cut, TW 0.90ct, stpR 7/3, VS-SI - 4 diamonds, r...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
