“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 Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite David Webb ring is meticulously crafted from a combination of 18K gold and platinum. It boasts stunning adornments, including black enamel, a cabochon ruby, emerald, s...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Hammered Tiered Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Urban, stylish and always modern this beautiful statement ring is designed as a rectangular mounting with stepped tiers of gold, atop with round dimaonds in platinum. "57th Street" C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Chopard Happy Diamond 18K Gold Pave Heart Wide Cocktail Ring
By Chopard
Located in Miami, FL
From the Designer house, Chopard and their distinctive "Happy Diamonds" Collection, this wide heart motif wideband ring is an exquisite collector's piece, Crafted in solid heavy 18K...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of timeless glamour with our Vintage David Webb Manhattan Minimalism ring. This exquisite piece marries elegance and boldness,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Yurman Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Full Pavé Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold Pavé diamonds, 0.67 total carat weight Ring, 11mm Ring size: 7.5 David Yurman box included Crafted in such way that takes ones eyes and heart. This is an exclusive David Yurman Châtelaine collection, Statement or can be used as an engagement ring. The spectacular ring...
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Jade, Diamond, Black Enamel Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the extraordinary with this strikingly sculptural ring by David Webb, a piece that beautifully marries historical inspiration with modern design. Crafted in luxurious gold, t...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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 Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Horse with Ruby Eyes Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Ring designed as stylized horse head with a polished gold bit ring in mouth. With intact high gloss, opaque, white enamel body. Accented by round cabochon ruby eyes weighing approxim...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Mauboussin 18k Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Ring
By Mauboussin
Located in Weston, MA
This Mauboussin bombé-form ring is an elegantly simple design that stands on its own or is easily stackable. The yellow gold ribbed dome is divided into three sections set with fine ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Jade Diamond and Ruby Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite David Webb ring is a masterpiece of bold design and impeccable craftsmanship. At its center, a vibrant jade disc is adorned with a bezel-set cabochon ruby, creating a ...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb could be considered the king of enamel, and this bold, geometric design is a wonderful example of his work. The proportion is perfect, allowing for a comfortably worn and ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Red Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This striking David Webb dome ring is crafted from platinum and 18K yellow gold, featuring a bold red enamel surface adorned with meticulously placed gold stars. Brilliant diamonds a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Vintage Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 1970 Vintage Cocktail Ring In 18 Kt Yellow Gold with Black Enamel. Made at the atelier of David Webb in New York city, back in the early 1970's. It was crafted in solid ye...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald Tiger Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Original David Webb Tiger Ring with green emeralds, diamonds, and black enamel. The Tiger ring by David Webb is an iconic piece of jewelry. The ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 1970's Lapiz Lazuli 18k Yellow Gold Men's Signet Ring
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
This Elegant Vintage David Webb Gentlemen's estate signet ring is the perfect gift for everyday wearing. It can be personalized with a side signature or logo stamp. Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold with a highly polished mirror-like finish. Topped with a vibrant Blue genuine Lapiz Lazuli gemstone, cushion cut, and bezel set...
Yellow Gold
David Webb Enamel Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring by David Webb features a cabochon ruby weighing approximately 30 carats, set in the middle of the rectangular face of the ring. It is surrounded by four emeral...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold