“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.
Kunzite Stone David Webb Ring in 18K Yellow Gold & White Enamel Size 9
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Ring With Kunzite Stone Material 18K Yellow Gold & White Enamel Oval Cut Light-Pink Kunzite Stone 19.5ct Kunzite Dimension: 16.8mm x 14.7mm Ring Size: 9 Ring Width: 16.9...
Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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David Webb Platinum Radiant Cut Diamond 12.92 Carat Eternity Band
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb platinum eternity band is made with 12.92 carats of radiant cut diamonds. Every diamond on this band is GIA certified. This diamond wedding band is stunning the way these ...
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, White Enamel And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Cocktail Ring is a striking fusion of modern design and luxurious materials. Featuring a bold geometric motif, the ring showc...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Virgo Male Figure White Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate your individuality with the estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Virgo Male Figure White Enamel Ring. This unique piece is not just jewelry; it's a work of art that tells a story. Crafted with precision and artistry, this ring features a Virgo male figure adorned in exquisite white enamel. With a ring size of 6.75, it's designed to fit comfortably while making a bold statement. The combination of platinum and 18K yellow gold adds depth and character to the design, creating a harmonious blend of materials. This ring is more than just a fashion accessory; it's a representation of your astrological sign, your identity, and your connection to the stars. Whether worn as a conversation starter or a personal talisman, the David Webb Virgo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18k Gold White Enamel Checkerboard Pattern Bombe Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Classic ring by David Webb that is an iconic staple: a bombe yellow gold enameled ring. This one is a lovely ring crafted in 18k yellow gold, applied with white enamel on it's bombe shaped shank. Elegant, yet never boring this is what we love about all bombe rings from David Webb...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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
GIA Certified 5 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring Platinum Eternity Band
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Cut diamond ring platinum eternity band shared prong style with a gallery. 23 perfectly matched diamonds weighing a minimum of 5.25 cts. G.I.A certificates for each diamond ....
Diamond, Platinum
Vivid DIamonds GIA Certified 12.10 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Eternity Band
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Vivid Diamonds eternity band hand crafted in Platinum, showcasing 12 stunning GIA Certified oval diamonds weighing 12.10 carats total, D-F color, VVS-VS clarity. Each diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
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
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Snake Serpent Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A striking creation by David Webb, this lifelike serpent ring coils elegantly around the finger, showcasing a bold pattern of white enamel accented with brilliant diamonds and ruby e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel High Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
You will fall in love with this high dome white enamel ring by David Webb. It will look great with everything white, it is a perfect summer statement ring. It is also a typical We...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Woven Gold Band Ring
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautifully made wide woven gold band by David Webb. The entire ring is hammered 18 karat gold. Twisted rope top and bottom flanks rectangular arched links. The ring is half an inch ...
18k Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Wedding Band Ring
By David Webb
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's David Webb 18k yellow gold hammered wedding band ring. Size 5.25 and not sizable 18k yellow gold Tested and stamped: 18k Hallmark: Webb ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum Diamond Eternity Band Ring 13.79 Carat 'GIA' VVS1, VS1
By David Webb
Located in Aventura, FL
David Webb platinum eternity band is made with 13.79 carats of radiant cut diamonds. Every diamond on this band is GIA certified. This diamond wedding band is stunning the way these ...
Diamond, Platinum