“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 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
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Checkerboard Rock Crystal Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind David Webb octagonal rock crystal and diamond ring made in 18k yellow gold with diamond accents on north south east west framing bars. Ring size 6.5. Overall about 1 i...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Summit Turquoise And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Bold color meets shimmering elegance in this stunning Turquoise and Diamond Pavé Ring by David Webb. This exquisite piece features a captivating turquoise stone, set amidst a sea of ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Geodesic Dome Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pavé-set, platinum, and 18 karat gold Geodesic Dome diamond ring, by David Webb, first made in c. 1965. The ring measures a Size 7. It is signed WEBB, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Large Turquoise And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of timeless elegance with the Estate Diamond and Yellow Gold Ring by the esteemed designer David Webb. This captivating piece effortlessly captures the essence...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Bombe 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Blue Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely bombe style ring by David Webb designed with blue enameled striped pattern and a touch of round cut diamonds on the top. Perfect cocktail ring to be out and about. Y...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Bombe Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Fluted Coral Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the luxurious beauty of the David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral Diamond Rim Ring, a statement piece that showcases a significant coral centerpiece ...
Coral, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carved Coral Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 1970's right hand/cocktail ring designed by David Webb. This beautiful ring features a carved cabochon cut coral in 18k yellow gold. The carved piece of coral...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Leopard Looped Tail Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Webb Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Size: 5 Width: 13.00 mm Weight: 14.40 Grams One ladies designer made 18K yellow gold and platinum, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl Diamond Ring. This striking square-top ring features a pave-set diamond surface, with th...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Double Head Lion Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of timeless elegance with this vintage David Webb 18k yellow gold double head lion ring. Featuring two majestic lions facing each other, this ring exudes strength...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Oversized Lapis and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb platinum and 18K yellow gold oversized lapis and diamond ring is very special. It is crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. The combination of ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Oval Citrine and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Oval Orange Citrine And Diamond Ring. Set with an oval-shaped citrine weighing approximately 17.95cts and accented by round diamonds weighing approximately 0.15ct, mounted in 18k gold and platinum, size 5 1/2, signed David Webb. As with every David Webb ring the sizing horse shoe bar...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold Platinum with 44.36 Cts Diamonds Rock Quartz
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
A gem set cocktail ring designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful cocktail ring designed in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. This statemen...
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pave Diamond Dome Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb dome cocktail ring finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum featuring high quality pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 10.00 carats total weight appr...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Large Scale Vintage David Webb Hammered Gold and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large scale vintage 18K Yellow Gold hammered finish, Platinum and diamond ring by David Webb, measuring 1 1/8 inch left to right by 1 inch top to bottom. Set with 79 round diamonds...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
David Webb Black Enamel Mabé Pearl and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Bethesda, MD
From David Webb, an impressive mabé pearl and diamond ring. The 18 karat gold ring features a 22mm*18mm mabé pearl and 70 brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 1970s Diamond South Sea Pearl Gold Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in South Pasadena, CA
David Webb 1970s Diamond South Sea Pearl Gold Platinum Ring David Webb 1970s south sea pearl and diamond gold and platinum ring. Unmistakably David Webb in every sense of the word,...
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 7.93 Carat Sapphire and 4.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
By David Webb
Located in Cape May, NJ
David Webb 7.93ct Sapphire & 4.25 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring This Rare David Webb Original Platinum ring is set with a brilliant and vibrant 7.93 carat natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire and 4.25 Carats of Diamonds. The ring is a size 6 and weighs 13.3 grams. The ring is IGI certified 4202119811. Composition: Platinum/Diamond/Sapphire Primary Stone: Diamond Main Stone Carat Weight: Natural Ceylon Sapphire Approximately 7.93 Carats Pear Diamond...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
David Webb Rubelite Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in South Pasadena, CA
David Webb Estate Rubelite Tourmaline and Diamond Ring Bold lines intensify the drama presented by this David Webb ring showcasing a Rubelite Tourmaline that appears to be pulsati...
Rubelite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Sapphire Ring by David Webb. With 1 oval star sapphire: 10mm x 9mm AND 16 round brilliant cut diamonds, VS1 clarity, G color. Total Diamond Weight: 1CT. ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Large Baroque Pearl, Diamond and Emerald Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
David Webb's designs are bold, sophisticated and distinctive. Capturing the character of his media and combining them with abundant artistic success, he does not fail to impress with...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB Tutti Frutti Yellow Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Vibrant colors of cabochon rubies, emeralds, sapphires and brilliant round cut diamonds float and swirl in this delightful dome ring. Warm yellow gold in sculptured floral forms for...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby