“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.
Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet 14 rubies weigh approximately 7 carats 5 baguette diamonds, 10 marquise diamonds, 25 round diamonds, 128 pave diamonds altogether weigh approxima...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Mughal Style Ruby & Emerald Cocktail Dome Ring. A dome ring featuring a center cabochon emerald surrounded by small cabochon rubies, emeralds & round cut diamonds. Circa 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring. A snake shaped ring featuring three pear shape diamonds, two round cut diamonds as the eyes and one pear shape ruby. Diamond Weight: approximately .55 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby & Diamond Bracelet A bracelet featuring two rows of oval cut rubies set with a row of baguette cut diamonds. Measurements: 7.5" long Metal Type: 14 karat white gold
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Certified Oval Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certified Oval Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring A ring featuring an oval cut ruby surrounded by baguette diamonds. Ruby Weight: 2.02 carats Ring Size: 4.5 Complimentary Resizing ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring 1 cabochon ruby surrounded by 36 round diamonds in gold wire work unknown maker's serial number in the shank Ring Size: 7 Re sizable free o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
David Webb Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Geneva, CH
David Webb 18K gold, ruby and diamond bracelet. The wide openwork strap set with oval rubies weighing approximately 5.00 carats cabochon rubies and round diamonds weighing approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Zorab Creation’s 19.66-Ct Rubellite Stout-hearted Lion Bangle
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
Sauvage Collection- One of a kind The exquisite stout-hearted lion bangle, adorned with a 19.15-carat rubellite, infuses the wearer's personality with unparalleled value. The lion’s...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Palladium
Panther Diamond Ruby Emerald and Sapphire Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k Yellow gold ribbed, hinged bangle bracelet designed as a panther. This stunning cat has circular-cut emerald eyes, a channel set sapphire collar, a cabochon ruby crown and full-...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Panther Head Bangle Ruby and Diamond Pave Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Pave Panther Head Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bangle features two Panther heads facing each other in 18k Yellow Gold with Round Brilliant Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Ruby and Diamond Black Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Red Ruby Diamond Bull Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exemplifies the extraordinary cr...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Greek Gold Diamond Ruby Double Headed Chimera Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A two-headed chimera bangle bracelet made out of 18 karat yellow gold. It is sprinkled with rubies throughout, weighing approximately 2.70 carats. The n...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
