“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 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
KURT WAYNE Geometric Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.71 Ctw Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric cocktail ring designed by Kurt Wayne (1909-1990). This very bold and unusual cocktail ring was created by the jeweler Kurt Wayne back in the late 1970's. The ring has been...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Very beautiful and colorful cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb. This gems-set vintage coc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Monica Coscioni Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With 3.65 Ctw Of White Sapphires
By Monica Coscioni
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric cocktail ring designed by Monica Coscioni. This beautiful contemporary ring was designed at the atelier of the jewelry designer Monica Coscioni. She is located in the cit...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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...
MODERNIST 1970 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.70 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Retro modernist cocktail ring with diamonds. This is a very interesting cocktail ring, created in Italy during the modernist period, back in the 1970. The ring has been crafted with...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 Geometric White Enamel Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Owning this David Webb ring is truly exciting! The platinum, 18K yellow gold, and white enamel create a stunning and unique look that can't be matched. This is a geometric free form ...
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 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 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 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
