“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 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
18K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Modernist ring by Harold O'Connor, c. 2000
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold applied on oxidized sterling silver, this large and quite unusual ring is by the accomplished goldsmith Harold O'Conner, whose work is very collected today. Marked o...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
David Yurman Solid 22K Vintage Ring, from the Petrvs Collection, c 2010
By David Yurman
Located in Aspen, CO
David Yurman 22K solid gold large ring from the David Yurman Petrvs Collection. Yurman got his inspiration for this Collection from ancient coins, intagl...
22k Gold
Salavetti 18K Yellow Gold Blue & Yellow Sapphire Ring, with 4.88 cts.
By Salavetti
Located in Aspen, CO
Yellow and blue sapphires set in 18K yellow gold in a very inventive ring by the jewelry designer Salavetti - known for their use of fine materials. The pave set natural golden (yell...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural, not lab grown, Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Band Ring by Pierre/Famille
By Pierre Famille
Located in Aspen, CO
Natural fancy intense yellow diamond, 18K yellow gold new band pave set with 111 natural diamonds (not lab grown), brilliant cut, which weigh 1.05 cts. This hand made ring is a size ...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 22K Gold Large Signet Ring, Petrvs Collection, Size 10.5
By David Yurman
Located in Aspen, CO
David Yurman vintage 22K solid gold large ring from the David Yurman Petrvs Collection. Yurman got his inspiration for this Collection from ancient coins...
22k 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 1970s 18k gold & enamel cocktail ring with approx. 6 carats diamonds
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
This magnificent cocktail ring by David Webb dates back to 1970s. Made of 18k gold, it is adorned with enamel and approximately 6 carats of round and baguette cut diamonds. The ring ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
DAVID WEBB White Enameled Geometric Cocktail Ring With VVS Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
A geometric cocktail ring designed by David Webb (1925-1975). A massive geometric cocktail ring created in New York City at the atelier of David Webb, circa 1980. This bold and scul...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold
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, 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb diamond ring reflects the house’s iconic 1960s–70s American boldness, celebrated for dramatic scale and vibrant enamel work. Rich green enamel forms a sculptural dome...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
