“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.
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Vintage Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 1970 Vintage Cocktail Ring In 18 Kt Yellow Gold with Black Enamel. Made at the atelier of David Webb in New York city, back in the early 1970's. It was crafted in solid ye...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Yellow Gold and White Enamel Bombe Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Gold and White Enamel Bombe Ring, David Webb 18 kt., signed Webb, ap. 18.2 dwts. Size 6. Good condition. 3/4 x 1 3/16". Height 7/16". Any condition statement is given as a courtesy...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black And White Enamel Retro Motif Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black and White Enamel Retro Motif Ring This striking ring by David Webb showcases a bold retro-inspired design. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, it features...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This striking and opulent David Webb ring is expertly crafted from 18K yellow gold, boasting a substantial weight of 24 grams. Designed with a bold dome silhouette, it is adorned w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of timeless glamour with our Vintage David Webb Manhattan Minimalism ring. This exquisite piece marries elegance and boldness,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Rock Crystal Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Yellow Gold Large Rock Crystal Black Enamel Hammered Ring Large rock crystal diamond ring by David Webb in yellow gold with black enameling. Very loud and heavy this rin...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Dome Ring, Size 5.75, USA
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage dome style ring by David Webb is composed of 18K yellow gold with white enamel. It is marked "18K Webb". Large presentation at 1 1/8 in...
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage David Webb Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent vintage David Webb statement ring is a bold example of American fine jewelry craftsmanship, meticulously crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold and finished with vibran...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Ring Diamond Gold Black Enamel Vintage Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning David Webb enamel buckle ring, made of 18k gold and platinum, featuring diamonds. This ring features an oval-shaped center made of sleek black enamel, with its inner section adorned with diamonds set in platinum. Two thick cylindrical rollers create a buckle shape, generously encrusted with diamonds and framed in yellow gold. The combination of black enamel and gold adds boldness to the design, while the smooth, lustrous enamel creates a sense of power and refinement. The David Webb buckle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s David Webb 18k gold, enamel and diamond cocktail ring
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
This hefty 1980s David Webb dome ring is made of 18k gold and enamel and adorned with a geometric design in round cut diamonds. It is part of a set with matching clip-on earrings tha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Designer MAZ Large Black and White Enamel Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Maz
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning vintage enamel large dome ring by MAZ. The ring is beautifully crafted in 14K yellow gold and features black and white diamond shapes enameled in a checkers design. This dom...
14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold White Enamel Geodesic Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb geodesic patterned domed cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold decorated with white enamel panels. Signed '© WEBB 18k'. Size 4.5.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
