“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 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Rock Crystal Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Yellow Gold Large Rock Crystal Black Enamel Hammered Ring Large rock crystal diamond ring by David Webb in yellow gold with black enameling. Very loud and heavy this rin...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black And White Enamel Retro Motif Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black and White Enamel Retro Motif Ring This striking ring by David Webb showcases a bold retro-inspired design. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, it features...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 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 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 Star Sapphire Oval Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb ring showcases a lustrous star sapphire atop a gold hammered finish design. Mounted with oval cabochon star sapphire. Ring size: 7.5 Fully hallmarked.
Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 3.50ct Diamond and Onyx Ring DW12-042726
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
This David Webb ring is a study in contrasts. On this exquisite accessory, sleek Onyx accents are elegantly juxtaposed with sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 3.50 carats. Cra...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB Black Enameled Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 3.96 Cwt. VVS Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
A geometric black enameled cocktail ring designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An outstanding cocktail ring created in New York City at the atelier of David Webb, circa 1980. This bol...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold
Hexagon Cabochon Onyx 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Black onyx showcases its sleek charm in this ring. 18k yellow gold loops to trim and secure the polished gem, while the triple split band provides a daring accent. The weight of the ...
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold, Citrine, Onyx, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, citrine, onyx, and diamond cocktail ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a large cushion mixed cut 18.40± ct citrine (transparency: transparent, color hue: yell...
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Onyx And Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a gorgeous cocktail ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1980. The beaut...
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
70s Fluted Onyx Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage fluted onyx & diamond ring (circa 1960s to 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Fluted onyx measures 17mm x 10.5mm. Diamonds total an estimated 0.10 carats (estimated at H-I color and SI2-I2 clarity). The onyx is in very good condition and free of cracks or chips. The tall ring...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
