“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 Gold and Enamel Angel Skin Coral and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb 18k yellow gold and white enamel vintage cocktail ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that features a large angel skin coral cabochon cut in the middle, which is furth...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite allure of this David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, and Diamond Ring. The harmonious blend of vibrant coral and deep onyx creates a captivating...
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral, Jade and Black Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold jade and coral ring by David Webb. Features an oval polished piece of jade in the center. Black enamel highlights the coral and ja...
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Cabochon Coral and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dive into a world of beauty with this David Webb large coral ring adorned with exquisite accent diamonds on either side. The center stone of this rin...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Carved Coral & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Plantation, FL
A masterful example of Mid-Century jeweling artistry, this bold cocktail ring centers on a beautifully carved natural coral, its fluted lobes rising in a graceful dome of warm burnt-...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
George Weil 18K Gold Coral Onyx Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1975
By George Weil
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A distinctly groovy vibe of the 1970s, where disco met decadence and style became unapologetically expressive. Saturated color, fluid silhouettes, and bold, sculptural jewelry catchi...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Bombe Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Carved Coral White Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The 18k yellow gold ring by David Webb is a striking and unique piece of jewelry that showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail for which the David Webb brand i...
Coral, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Coral, Diamond and Onyx Ring in 18K Gold, Circa 1970, 1.2Ct
Located in Miami, FL
A dramatic and sophisticated Italian cocktail ring from the 1970s, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and showcasing a bold combination of red coral, black onyx, and brilliant-cut diamonds. The oval centerpiece features a high-domed red coral cabochon framed in polished black onyx and accented by a twisted gold rope motif. At the center, a cluster of 11 sparkling white diamonds totaling approximately 1.20 carats is set in white gold, adding radiant brilliance. This striking ring is further equipped with an internal gold ring guard...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
MAUBOUSSIN Paris 1970 Carved Coral Ring In 18Kt Gold, Platinum And VS Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Mauboussin. This is a beautiful vintage colorful ring, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin, back in the 1970. The cocktail ring wa...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
$6,360Sale Price|20% Off
Andre Vassort 1960 France 18Kt Cocktail Ring with 1.02 Ct Diamonds Coral & Onyx
By Andre Vassort
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Andre Vassort. Beautiful French piece created around the 1960's at the Vassort atelier in Paris. It was carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold ...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panthère de Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed as a bypass ring in polished eighteen karat yellow gold featuring two of the maison's iconic panthère heads the eyes set with (4) round tsavorite garnets and decor...
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold Serpenti Seduttori Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed as a serpent in highly polished eighteen karat white gold with diamond pave. It is set with (36) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 carat and...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K White Gold and Diamond Toi et Moi Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The ring: Designed in polished eighteen karat white gold as two intertwined flowers, the flower heads composed of (10) pear cut diamonds accented by (10) round brilliant cut diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K Yellow Gold and Carnelian Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet crafted in eighteen karat yellow gold, featuring five carnelian motifs. It is 8 inches long and weighs 11.7 grams. The bracelet is in exc...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Rose Gold, 10-Diamonds, Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in eighteen karat rose gold set with (10) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.96 carat. This classic model is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet, Classic Model, 18K Yellow Gold, 4-Diamonds, Size 19
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet: A Cartier Love bangle bracelet designed in 18K yellow gold set with (4) round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.42 carat. This classic model is a size 19...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
