David Webb Jewelry

Dating from the 1960s-1970s, this hammered 18K gold and rock crystal bombé ring was created by David Webb, New York. The ring is set with a high domed rock crystal cabochon with a faceted pavilion above a hammered gold mount with an obliquely ribbed high-relief surface. Oversize and playful, this bold volumized ring...

Created in the 1960s in the studio of David Webb, this one-of-a-kind “Crosshatch” diamond bracelet in 18K gold and platinum is set with over 16.50 carats of diamonds. The bombé curved top section is paved with round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a crosshatch pattern, and framed in a foliate setting of hammered gold, and joins a hammered gold bracelet of overlapping high-relief foliate motifs via pavé-set diamond semi-circular links. A strong David Webb design of Indian inspiration, this important jewel is a unique creation of the artist in his bold and confident expressive prime. Product Details: Item #: BA-20590 Artist: David Webb Country: United States of America Circa: 1969 Size: 7.00” length x 1.25” width Materials: 166 round brilliant-cut diamonds (with approximate total weight 19.50 carats with VS clarity and G/H color grade); 18K gold;(37.2 grams); Platinum Signed: Webb 18k Plat Literature: This particular unique bracelet and its original design sketch appear on pp. 320 and 321 of David Webb: The Quintessential American Jeweler, by Ruth Peltason. Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: David Webb filled his mind with important historical design, turning to royal jewelry of the past in museum collections to stimulate his imagination. Here, Webb refined the bazuband, the traditional Indian upper arm...

Designed by David Webb in 1965, this 18K gold and white enamel tiger brooch is set with diamonds and emeralds. The 18K gold tiger with white champlevé enamel stripes, pear-shaped cabochon emerald eyes, and round brilliant-cut diamond streak and collar is sculpted turning to prowl forward, with her tail still furled around her. Webb’s design beautifully captures the agility and natural elegance of the rare white tiger to create a sleek and chic jewel. Item #: BO-20599 Artist: David Webb, New York Country: United States Circa: 1960s-1970s Size: 2.50” length x 1.25” width Materials: 32 round brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.25 carats); 2 pear-shape cabochon emeralds (approximate total weight .34 carat); 18K gold; Platinum Signed: WEBB PLAT 18K Literature: A similar David Webb white enamel...

Created in the 1960s-1970s, these tiger half hoop clip earrings are composed of 18K gold and enamel. Each slightly tapered half hoop earring with omega clip back is ornamented with p...

A pair of American 18 karat gold earrings with sapphires, rubies and emeralds by David Webb. The earrings have 8 cabochon sapphires with an approximate total weight of 2.40 carats, 4 rubies with an approximate total weight of 1.60 carats, and 2 emeralds with an approximate total weight of 1.50 carats. The earrings illustrate the genius of Webb in his use of vivid color, volume, and invention of high late-20th Century design. Circa 1970's. Discussed in David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler, by Ruth...

A pair of American Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold earrings with rubies and diamonds by David Webb. The earrings form leaves of 48 round cabochon rubies with an approximate total weight of 8.50 carats, and 18 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .72 carats. The foliate earrings...

A pair of American Mid-Century platinum, 18 karat gold, enamel and diamond earrings by David Webb. The earrings feature polished gold strips and black enamel alternating with inset ...