“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.
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Ring - Baguette cut diamonds and round brilliant diamonds set in 14 K Yellow gold. Weighing approx. 1.25 cts. Size 7 1/4. Pre-owned with custom box .
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Ring Size 7
Located in Dallas, TX
14K Yellow Gold Pearl Ring Size 7 - Cabochon pearl ring set on 14K yellow gold with intricate design on the side. Pre-owned with pouch.
Beautiful Coral Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful ring features an oval-shaped coral cabochon bordered by apx. 0.40 carats of diamonds in 14k yellow gold. Ring measures apx. 15.3 x 12.7 x 9.0mm. Total weight is 6.4 ...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Jade Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful ring featuring an oval jade cabochon measuring apx. 20.11 x 15.02 x 9.44 mm. The ring is a size 5.75 and weighs 9.6 grams. This ring makes a beautiful statement...
Yellow Gold
David Webb Coral, Emerald, Diamond, Onyx, Gold Ring Size 7
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
David Webb Coral, Emerald, Diamond, Onyx, Gold Ring Size 7 - Geometric design, centering a coral cabochon, the corners set with emerald cabochons, accented by round diamonds and bla...
18K Yellow Gold Australian Blue Sapphire Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow Gold Australian Blue Sapphire Ring - 18K ladies ring with one faceted oval cut Australian blue sapphire weighing 3.19 carats and diaplaying medium dark, very very slightly...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Massive Vintage Architectural David Webb 18k Gold Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage David Webb treasure is truly monumental in size and scale. The visceral impact that it makes is undeniable. Crafted as one solid piece of highly dimensional 18k yellow g...
18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold With Bark Finish Estate Step Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Estate Step Ring. This stunning piece features a unique hinged shank mechanism, which includes a discreet hinge on the undersid...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Domed Rigid Style Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Domed Fluted Style Ring. Fluted dome cocktail ring in hammered 18k yellow gold, signed "Webb" for David Webb. Size 4.75.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Textured 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This very tasteful ring was made by American jeweller, Henry Dunay. Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold the ring features an ingenious 'hinged shank' which we believe to be original to...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Zigzag Hammered Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a cool contemporary looking ring by David Webb made in 18k yellow gold designed as a hammered wave ring. This ring has a classic Webb finish as well as quality craftsmanship.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Pave Hammered Diamond Cocktail Ring is a true statement piece. Featuring a striking hammered finish, the ring measures 25mm lo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
