“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 Diamond & 18K Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bold David Webb stunner! This 18k gold, heavy, hammered ring is flush set with a sparkling round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.95 carats, with a grading of J color/...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi-Colored Sapphire and Diamond Concave Band Ring in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 7 This vibrant wide band ring is a celebration of color and elegance, featuring a stunning arrangement of pink, yellow, and orange sapphires in round cuts. Accentuated by...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
"Wagner Cove" Fancy Colored Diamonds Simon Ardem New York Fall Collection Ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Oval design natural fancy earth tone diamond pave and two bands of channel set baguettes with a bezel set fancy brown cushion cut between. Center stone is .85ct Orange-Brown VS2 Cus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Colored Diamond Wide Band Ring, 8.60 Carats
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold wide multi-colored diamond band with 42 multi-shaped diamonds that total 8.60 carats. The diamonds are VS1-SI2 clarity. The ring...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 3.9 Carat Multi-Stone Rough Colored Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Nine 4mm multi-colored rose-cut natural diamonds are held in simple bezels in a geometric Steven Battelle design with large "jawan" (gold balls) providing the structural support. ...
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
0.96 Carat "Jumble" Ring: Multi-Colored Diamonds in Multi-Colored 18 Karat Gold
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Three beautiful diamonds in white, yellow and brown are set in "martini glass" bezels on two fused rose gold rings for an effortless, one-of-a-kind stacked look by Eytan Brandes. Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, R...
$2,288Sale Price|20% Off
Multi Sapphire Ombre Ring With Diamonds In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18KT Gold: 3.625g Stone Details Diamond: 0.39ct Multi Sapphire: 4.3ct Product Features Striking ombre design featuring an array of multi-colored sapphires Accented wi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,830Sale Price|25% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills 3.21ct Multi Color Diamond Ring 18k Two Tone
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning multi color and multi shape diamond bezel set ring with two rows of round diamonds, by Alexander Beverly Hills. 3.21 carats total diamond weight. 20 multi color and shape d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
18k Gold and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold, bulky, three-stone band ring with sharp edges set with a large cushion-cut diamond (app. 2.6 carats, J, VS2) and two brilliant-cut diamonds (each app. 0.50 carat, F...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Gold and Diamonds Ring
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
David Webb 18 karat gold ring with 12 diamonds set in platinum. Hammered surfaces on top and sides with smooth finish front and back. Size 6 1/4 but can be sized up or down. Can be w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Geometrical Tourmaline Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage Geometrical Tourmaline Ring set in 18k yellow gold
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Ring by House of Umrao
Located in San Antonio, TX
18k white and yellow gold ring set with 2 Zambian emeralds (5.71cts approx), flanked by baguette diamonds (1.67 cts approx) and shield-cut rubies.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pomellato Labradorite Ring
By Pomellato
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pomellato Labradorite (approx. 12.11cts) Ring set in 18k yellow gold.
Labradorite, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in San Antonio, TX
Ruby and Diamond Ring designed as a snake. Signed 750 and Italian Hallmarks, Circa 1980
18k Gold
Paulo Brussino Rubellite/Diamond Ring
By Paola Brussino
Located in San Antonio, TX
Very dramatic Rubellite and Diamond Dome Ring set in 18k Gold and Titanium.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Titanium
Cartier 18k Panther Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in San Antonio, TX
Cartier Panther Ring set in 18k White Gold with Diamonds weighing approx. 1.00ct, Pear shaped Emerald and Black Lacquer. Circa 1990.
Diamond, 18k Gold
