“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 Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Black Enamel Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A statement cocktail ring made in 18K Yellow Gold with Fleur de Lis Motif ring by David Webb. Featuring 0.75 Carats of Round Brilliant Diamonds. Black Enamel. Measurements: Band Widt...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 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 Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Vintage Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 1970 Vintage Cocktail Ring In 18 Kt Yellow Gold with Black Enamel. Made at the atelier of David Webb in New York city, back in the early 1970's. It was crafted in solid ye...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Fleur-de-lis Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A striking David Webb fleur-de-lis brooch crafted in a refined combination of platinum and 18K yellow gold, set with approximately 5.50 carats total weight of round brilliant diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, White Enamel And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A bold and instantly recognizable design by David Webb, this vintage dome ring showcases the brand’s signature mix of color, form, and texture. Featuring a striking checkerboard patt...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, 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 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 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
Vintage David Webb Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent vintage David Webb statement ring is a bold example of American fine jewelry craftsmanship, meticulously crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold and finished with vibran...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Luca Carati Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring 0.71Cttw C1BB
By Luca Carati
Located in New York, NY
Luca Carati 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring. The ring is set with 0.71cttw of round cut diamonds. Diamond color G and VVS clarity. Ring size 7.5. Weight: 9.20 grams. Com...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
French Lily Black Enamel Ring White Diamond Band Ring Pure
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Lily Black Enamel Ring White Diamond, This Band Ring has the word PURE at the back Designer: J DAUPHIN The “Pure” Fleur de Lis Band is a symbolic piece by J DAUPHIN, drawing...
White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Enamel, Gold Plate
Vintage Yellow Gold 0.90ctw Round Diamond Black Enamel Marquise Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a gorgeous vintage cocktail ring crafted in solid yellow gold. This marquise shaped ring carries 15 very fine round brilliant cut diamonds with each individually p...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
