“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.
1980s David Webb 18k gold, enamel and diamond cocktail ring
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
This hefty 1980s David Webb dome ring is made of 18k gold and enamel and adorned with a geometric design in round cut diamonds. It is part of a set with matching clip-on earrings tha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Art Deco 18k Gold Ring with 1 Carat Diamonds, France Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
This beautiful example of an Art Deco ring is made of 18k gold and embellished with approximately 1 carat round cut diamonds. It is on the smaller side at US 5.25 but can be resized ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
European 18k Gold Onyx Cocktail Ring with 0.35ct Diamonds, 1980s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful European 18k gold and onyx cocktail ring is adorned with white gold and 0.35 c round cut diamonds. It is a hefty piece that is very comfortable to wear and it can be r...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Geometric 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring, Circa 1970 Italy
Located in London, GB
A quintessential retro cocktail ring made of 18k yellow gold and adorned with round cut diamonds. Made for a larger finger it measures US ring size 8.75 and can be resized.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring. 3 Carats Total
Located in London, GB
This delightful 1960s cocktail ring is made of 18k yellow gold. Its design is centred around a swirl of round cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1 carat embellished with...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s European 18k gold, natural unheated ruby, diamond and onyx cocktail ring
Located in London, GB
This stunning 1960s cocktail ring is designed around a remarkable unheated natural ruby. It is adorned with onyx and diamonds and set in 18 k gold. It is a beauty to behold.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Enamel Cocktail Ring with Diamonds, Size 6
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This David Webb ring is very unusual, and I purchased this out of the United Kingdom. I have had a lot of David Webb jewelry and many rings by David Webb what is unusual about this r...
Diamond, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb could be considered the king of enamel, and this bold, geometric design is a wonderful example of his work. The proportion is perfect, allowing for a comfortably worn and ...
Diamond, 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 16.4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Provident Jewelry is honored to present a rare and exceptional creation from the esteemed American House of David Webb. Masterfully crafted in platinum and 18-karat yellow gold, this...
18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This striking and opulent David Webb ring is expertly crafted from 18K yellow gold, boasting a substantial weight of 24 grams. Designed with a bold dome silhouette, it is adorned w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Enamel, 18K & Platinum Tire Ring signed with a David Webb Certificate
By David Webb
Located in Aspen, CO
David Webb white enamel, 18K, platinum "Tire" Ring, signed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from David Webb. According to their records, this ring has approximately...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
