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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Creator: David Webb
Creator: Shreve, Crump & Low
David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold Amethyst, Coral and Rock Crystal Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Amethyst, Coral And Rock Crystal Star Brooch. An exciting brooch by David Webb crafted in 18K yellow gold with diamonds set in platinum. Center...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Amethyst, Coral, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Serpent Snake Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Twin Serpent Cuff Bracelet. From Kingdom Collection Twin Serpent Cuff Bracelet by David Webb, crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with cabochon rubies for ...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Bombe 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Blue Enamel Ring
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...
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Early 17th Century American Modern Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K White Gold Platinum Turquoise Diamond Day Night Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of astonishing turquoise and diamond earrings by David Webb. Mount in 18K white gold and platinum, centering four cabochon turquoise stones surrounded by 124 diamonds weighing 27 carats. Each earring weighs 27.5 grams, dimensions 2.5"x1". Signed David Webb, stamped 18K, 950PT. The bottoms can be removed for daytime casual look. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a David Webb box.
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Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Jade Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fancy 18K yellow gold earrings by David Webb. The top part is decorated with gold scroll motifs, the bottom part features massive jade door knocker shaped pendants. Each ea...
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Late 20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Wristwatch Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious gold, platinum and diamond bracelet by David Webb with a hidden wristwatch dial. 18K yellow gold, approximately 7ct of diamonds, signed Webb, marked 18K, Plat, numbered. ...
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Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Amethyst and Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a wide textured yellow gold hinged cuff, set with four oval cabochon amethysts, to the round cut diamond halo, mounted in 18K yellow gold, 2 3/8 inches diameter. Signed ...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Liberty Head Coin Necklace
Located in New York, NY
David Webb coin chain necklace. Featuring a U.S. $10 coin, the front with the Liberty Head, reverse with an eagle, accented by round diamonds, suspende...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Vintage Diamond Floral Platinum 18K Brooch Pin and Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
This remarkably created David Webb vintage brooch pin and pendant was inspired by a floral motif and crafted in Platinum and 18Kyellow gold. Each petal is meticulously detailed with...
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1970s North American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Doorknocker Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
David Webb doorknocker style earrings composed of 18K yellow gold with a scroll like design on the finish.
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20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb Chic Hammer Finish 18K Yellow Gold Dome Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Stand Out with these Chic earrings, from New York's best David Webb, Crafted in Solid 18K Yellow Gold, Hand Hammer the color is enhanced by a textured high Polish Finish. They measu...
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1970s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Yellow Gold

David Webb Green Enamel Frog Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
As the company says: "Frogs are lucky," was just one of David Webb's many quips. This dear frog was among the many frogs hatched by the jeweler in 1964. Webb creations are highly sou...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Enamel

David Webb Diamond Enamel Gold Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Of bombé design, the alternating black enamel plaque, with circular-cut diamond detail, centering upon a collet-set circular-cut diamond, ring size 6 1/4, has an inner horse shoe for...
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Late 20th Century North American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Nail Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A timeless classic from a timeless maker, this gorgeous jewel can be worn anywhere, anytime. 7 1/4 inches in length, crafted in warm and rich 18 karat yellow gold; hefting it in the...
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel And Diamond Shrimp Style Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Fluted Shrimp Style Clip Earrings. Stunning 18k yellow gold earrings with fluted gold accented with glossy black enamel and...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Citrine Clip on Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely estate earrings by David Webb with diamonds and citrines come to us from the older collections. Signature finish over the gold. Diamonds and citrines are in great condition. T...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dinner Roll Necklace
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dinner Roll Necklace. David Webb carved azuremalachite necklace with brilliant-cut diamonds, polished 18k gold and platinum. Round Diamond 3.0ct...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Maltese Style Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Checkerboard Cut Rock Crystal Pendant, Brooch. You will love this brooch when you see it in person, it's a perfect pendant and a brooch whatever...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shreve, Crump & Low GIA Certified 4.72 Carat D SI1 Round Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in Boston, MA
This diamond ring is being offered by Shreve, Crump & Low. This 4.72 carat GIA certified D SI1 round brilliant cut triple excellent diamond measuring 10.72 - 10.79 x 6.69 mm is cust...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

David Webb Platinum, 18K Yellow Gold Carved Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Crossover Platinum and Yellow Gold Carved Emerald Cuff Bracelet. Two emeralds measure 134 carats, and there are 175 round brilliant cut diamonds 5.91cts. With a certificate. Wrist Size: 6.5 inches. Questions? Call us anytime! The Back Vault...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Coral, Green Enamel and Diamond Door Knocker Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Very fun and unique these David Webb coral, green enamel and diamond earrings are what David Webb is known for: color, combination of...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb New York Unique “Crosshatch” Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum & 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pig Ring by David Webb
Located in Firenze, IT
Lovely ring to start your David Webb collection with or to continue on building your David Webb animal zoo. Size : 7 Weight: 27.4gr.
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1980s American Retro Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Tiger and Black Enamel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely gorgeous you will love this tiger brooch by David Webb. From David Webb "Kingdom Collection" tiger brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold. It is encrusted with round cut diamo...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

David Webb Trio of Gemstone Rings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Versatile group of three solitaire rings by David Webb that can be worn singly or combined. One has a ruby; one an emerald and one a sapphire. All of the stones are cabochon cut. The...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

David Webb Enamel & Diamond Panda 18k Yellow Gold & Platinum Bangle Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
This one of a kind and unique bracelet from David Webb is designed as a panda. It features black and white enamel accented by 1.60 carat total weight in diamonds set in 18 karat yell...
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20th Century American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Diamond Collar Hinged Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Put a modern twist on your wardrobe rotation with this 18K gold sculpted collar design. This is certainly a choker to remember! David Webb collar necklace adds a pop of color and e...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Platinum Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 18k rose gold and platinum earrings by David Webb, set with approx. 7.50ctw in rubies and approx. 5.15ctw in diamonds. The earrings are 51mm x 35mm. Marked David Webb, ...
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Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

David Webb Woven Amethyst Clip-On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
18 kt Yellow Gold and Platinum Total Weight: 14.1 grams Measurement: 22x18mm Amethyst: 13 tcw (estimated)
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20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Hammered Gold Escargot Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A fancy hammered yellow gold bracelet by David Webb. Signed Webb, marked 18K. Inner circumference is approximately 6.75 inches.
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Late 20th Century Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

David Webb 1970 New York Swirl Enamel Ring 18kt Gold & Platinum with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Swirl cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful and rare collector's piece, created in New York city, at the jewelry telier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. This...
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1970s North American Modernist Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Panther With Diamond Collar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Black Enamel Panthere With A Diamond Collar 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Brooch. Designed as a sculpted black enamel and gold panther, to the pavé-set diamond collar and emerald-set eye, mounted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, length 7.5 cm. Beautiful vintage brooch...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 12.80 CTW Sapphire Diamond Mabe Pearl Platinum Cluster Burst Vintage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as clustered burst motifs centering 18.0 mm round Mabe pearls White in body color with moderate iridescence - with round brilliant cut diamond surround Prong ...
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1980s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

David Webb Gold Multi-Gem Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
David Webb gold multi-gem ear clips Hinged hoops with cabochon rubies, emeralds, and sapphires; 18 karat yellow gold; marked Webb, 18k Size: width 0.8 cm, length 2.8 cm Total weig...
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1990s Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 52.55 Carat Emerald-Cut Diamond Gold Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Throughout centuries, diamonds have represented permanence, luxury, and strength. This remarkable David Webb ring exudes all of that and more with its remarkable center emerald cut d...
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2010s American Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Set of 3 Vintage David Webb Cufflinks in Malachite, Lapis and 18K Yellow Gold
Located in San Rafael, CA
An extremely unusual set of three double-sided vintage "baton" cufflinks by David Webb. With two cufflinks in malachite and one in lapis, the wearer has the option to mix and match...
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Jewelry & Watches

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald, Ruby And Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Designed by David Webb these cluster earrings come to us from 1970s. This is a multicolored gemstone domed pair of earrings, each centering acabochon-cut natural emerald surrounded b...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Hammered Gold Shell Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
David Webb hammered gold shell ear clips Hammered 18 karat yellow gold, shell motif; marked Webb, 18k Size: width 1.9 cm, length 2.5 cm Total weight...
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Anchor Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
There is a very curious story about anchors in jewelry. In the early stages of Christianity, when Romans persecuted those who followed the religion, the anchor was a way that Christians could identify other Christians. They would leave anchors outside their home or even wear anchor jewelry...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Vintage Ring
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...
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20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage David Webb Coral and Emerald Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
This estate David Webb brooch is the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. The main stone on this brooch is a vibrant oval shaped coral, surrounded b...
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Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sexy sophistication was the scaffolding for the design of the #Manhattan Minimalism# Collection. Particularly this fabulous #Wave# ring made of white enamel on 18K gold and platinum ...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb Multi Gem and Enamel Gold Frog Bowl
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Multi Gem and Enamel Gold Frog Bowl A gold bowl topped by a lapis lazuli frog with a coral tongue Set with 6 cabochon rubies, 5 cabochon emeralds...
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a modern looking oversized champagne diamond ring by David Webb. It is made in 18K solid gold as all of his rings, diamonds are mounted in platinum. This ring has a signature...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Vintage 18ky Gold, Platinum, Azurmalachite, Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Vintage 18k Yellow Gold, Platinum, Azurmalachite, Ruby & Diamond Necklace. The necklace is crafted from carved azurmalachite with 18k yellow gold, platinum, diamond, and r...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

David Webb Gold Swirl Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18 karat yellow gold ear clips with a swirl design. Circa 1970s. Marked: 18K / Webb. Total weight: 26.5 grams. Width: 0.75 inch. Length: 1 inch.
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1970s Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Braided Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
In the ancient world the discovery of how to work metals was an important stage in the development of the art of jewelry. Over time, metalworking te...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Emerald Diamond Platinum Earclips
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1980's emerald and diamond earclips by David Webb; each centrally set with a square vivid green Columbian emerald, with four rows of ...
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum Diamond and Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum, Black and South Sea Baroque Cultured Pearl and Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Clip-Brooch. Centering one black pearl ap. 15.0 mm., encircled by 16 round diamonds...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

David Webb 1970 New York Black Enameled Clip Earrings in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful rounded pair made at the Webb's atelier in New York city, back in the 1970's. These elegant clip-on earrings has been...
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Lapis and Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sporty and chic colorful, earrings by David Webb. The earrings are octagonal in shape with criss cross banding over the lapis lazuli. The earrings have clip backs that can be convert...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Carved Jade Dragon Style Ring
Located in New York, NY
Large statement ring perfect for cocktails and fashion outings. Made by American designer David Webb, centering a carved green jade plaque featur...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These classic and timeless David Webb earrings are a great choice for any special occasion. Black and white are classic colors that create a timeless, sophisticated look that never g...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb Mabe Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k gold and platinum ear clips set with mabe pearls measuring approx. 18.0 mm., accented by round diamonds, gross weight approximately 26 dwts., signed David Webb. Measure...
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1980s American Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Horse with Ruby Eyes Ring
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...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Black Enamel Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A statement cocktail ring made in 18K Yellow Gold with Fleur de Lis Motif ring by David Webb. Featuring 0.75 Carats of Round Brilliant Diamonds. Black Enamel. Measurements: Band Widt...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold

David Webb Manhattan Minimalism Parthenon Black Enamel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Manhattan Minimalism Parthenon Black Enamel Necklace. Save bog on this beautiful current model neclkace by David Webb, it is made in 1...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Angel Skin Coral Chimeral & Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Angel Skin Coral Chimeral & Diamond Bracelet. Mythology meets science meets jewelry. According to Greek mythology, Chimaera was a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature, a lion with a goat head on its back and a snake as its tail. With such creative and fascinating story background, the term 'chimerism' came to describe anything composed of very disparate parts. An important bracelet...
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20th Century American Modern Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs

Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.

Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry housesTiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.

Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.

Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection. Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement ringsArt Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]

Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.

Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.

Find a wide-ranging collection of authentic antique, new and vintage jewelry today on 1stDibs.

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