“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 Coral, Onyx And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite allure of this David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, and Diamond Ring. The harmonious blend of vibrant coral and deep onyx creates a captivating...
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Bombe Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Carved Coral White Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The 18k yellow gold ring by David Webb is a striking and unique piece of jewelry that showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail for which the David Webb brand i...
Coral, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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 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 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 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamonds And A Ruby Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Discover the enchanting allure of this Vintage David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, and Ruby Ring. This extraordinary piece features a beautifully carved round...
Diamond, Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Cabochon Coral and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dive into a world of beauty with this David Webb large coral ring adorned with exquisite accent diamonds on either side. The center stone of this rin...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Coral Emerald Diamond Ring 18K
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and unmistakable creation by David Webb, this striking ring exemplifies the house’s iconic aesthetic—powerful, sculptural, and richly detailed. Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
David Webb Cabochon Coral and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Webb Cabochon Coral and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, accompanied by a David Webb box and David Webb Certificate of Authenticity. The center stone of this ring is a ca...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Coral, Emerald, Diamond, Onyx, Gold Ring Size 7
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
David Webb Coral, Emerald, Diamond, Onyx, Gold Ring Size 7 - Geometric design, centering a coral cabochon, the corners set with emerald cabochons, accented by round diamonds and bla...
ANDREW CLUNN Massive Cocktail Ring In Hammered 18Kt Gold With Sardinian Coral
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Miami, FL
A coral cocktail ring designed by Andrew Clunn. This is a statement over-sized cocktail ring created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of Andrew Clunn, back in the 1980. The r...
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Signed Type A Fei Chui Jadeite Jade and Onyx Platinum & 18K Ring
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
David Webb Signed Untreated Jade, Diamond, And Onyx Bezel Ring In Platinum And 18K Yellow Gold. Hong Kong Jade And Stone Lab-certified untreated Type...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
