“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.
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David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Star Sapphire, Diamond and Nephrite Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A very impressive ring, just like everything in our closet, this stunning David Webb ring features an oval-shaped star sapphire double cabochon measuring 16.35 x 14.75 mm and weighin...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 14.4 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Stamford, CT
David Webb Mid-Century sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified 14.4 carat top color bright blue oval cabochon Sri Lanka Sapphire center stone with 134 round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts Star Sapphire & Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An outstanding cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1975. This ring has been d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...
David Webb Star Natural Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Star Natural Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring This magnificent ring by David Webb showcases a majestic natural star sapphire, radiating deep celestial blue hues, highlighted ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb 10.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with a Cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 10.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 10.00 cara...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
DAVID WEBB Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts In Sapphire & Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An outstanding cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1975. This ring has been d...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Oversized Lapis and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb platinum and 18K yellow gold oversized lapis and diamond ring is very special. It is crafted with exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. The combination of ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Finish, Carved Lapis and Diamond
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb's lapis lazuli and diamond yellow gold ring is a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry. Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone that has been treasured since antiquity for i...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Star Sapphire and Diamond Pinky Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Star Sapphire and Diamond Pinky Ring - 18k Yellow Gold. This ring features a cabochon star sapphire measuring ~4.02 carats. Each shoulder has two round brilliant diamonds, bezel set ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
