“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.
Estate 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
80's flashback! This 18k gold geometric ring literally stands out. The rectangular profile is accented across the top with 7 sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing in total...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hans D. Kreiger Diamond and 18 Karat Bicolor Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Uniquely comfortable, this 18k white and yellow gold Hans Kreiger band is designed with a white gold concave top, set with 66 round brilliant-cut diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bernard Passman 18k Gold, Diamond & Coral Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Designed by by renowned sculptor, Bernard K Passman, this 18k yellow gold ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.50 carat, H color and SI clarity, atop ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Custom 18k Yellow Gold GIA Old European Cut Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Old meets new in this custom 18 karat yellow gold engagement ring featuring a GIA graded Old Euro Cut Diamond. The twist basket design perfectly showcases the antique solitaire diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.17ct Old Euro Diamond & Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Combining old and new, this 18k gold ring will appeal to everyone! Featuring an Old European-cut diamond weighing 1.17 carats, graded K/VS, set in an uniquely designed 6-prong twist ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.08-Ct. Diamond & Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Inspired by Art Deco design, the 18k yellow gold engagement ring features a round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.08 carats (+/- H/SI1), set in...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring – 0.53 CT
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bold and elegant 14K yellow gold ring features a sparkling 0.53 CT diamond, set to maximize brilliance and light reflection. Weighing 6.30 grams, the substantial band balances c...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond "Overpass" Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of David Webb's bold, sculptural aesthetic, the "Overpass" Ring from the celebrated 57th Street Collection showcases the designer's signature use of substantial go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
A 22ct gold diamond ring
Located in London, GB
A 22ct gold diamond flush-set ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.84 carats, accompanied by GIA report, stating the diamond to be of O-P colour and VS1 clarity, flush-se...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Statement Engagement Ring
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
14K yellow gold and .75 carat 5-Z natural mined diamond ring. Round stone solitaire ring on thick gold band. Beautiful diamond on a statement band, great for layering with small anni...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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
