“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.
J. Birnbach GIA 3.01 Carat D SI1 Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handmade platinum three-stone ring showcases exceptional diamond quality paired with refined architectural design. At its center is a magnificent 3.01 carat emerald cut ...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 10.22 Carat J VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement with this GIA Certified 10.22 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring. At the center of this exceptional piece is a breathtaking 10.22 carat emerald-cut diam...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 4.80 Carat Emerald Cut J VS1 Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum three-stone ring is a striking example of architectural elegance, designed to showcase clean lines and exceptional diamond presence. At its centre is a 4.80 carat emera...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 4.01 Carat I SI1 Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum three-stone ring is a timeless expression of elegance and balance, showcasing the clean lines and sophisticated brilliance of an exceptional emerald cut diamond. At its...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 1.79 Carat I SI1 Emerald Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This platinum three-stone ring is a timeless and sophisticated design that highlights the clean geometry and understated brilliance of step-cut diamonds. At its center is a 1.79 cara...
Diamond, Platinum
J. Birnbach GIA 4.01 Carat H VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Three Stone Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum three-stone ring showcases timeless sophistication with clean, architectural lines. At its center is a striking 4.01 carat emerald cut diamond, certified by GIA...
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.03 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA Certified Natural 10.03 Carat Emerald Cut elongated engagement ring. Set in Platinum and shouldered by two Tapered Baguette Cut Diamonds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Diana M. GIA 5.04ct Emerald Cut Engagment Ring With 3.00ct Of Side Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious platinum, this enchanting engagement ring showcases a magnificent 5.04 carat emerald cut diamond at its center, graded as J color and SI1 clarity. The mesmerizin...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Three-Stone Ring 4.10ct Emerald Cut Natural Diamond GIA with Trillions
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Title Platinum Three-Stone Ring 4.10ct Emerald Cut Diamond GIA Certified Trillion Sides Size 6.5 Description One (1) lady’s platinum three-stone diamond ring containing one (1) emer...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
An extraordinary GIA Certified 10.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary GIA Certified 10.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond ring, set in a timeless platinum mounting with classic tapered baguette side diamonds. The main diamond is a remarkabl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 10.24 Carat Emerald Cut Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Antinori di Sanpietro offers this amazing 10.24 carats, Internally Flawless in clarity, and a premium K color because the stone faces extremely white! like an H color!
Emerald, Platinum
GIA Certified 11.34 Carat H-VS1 Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Three stone Emerald cut Diamond Ring. The center stone is 11.34 Carats H Color VS1 in Clarity Emerald Cut, set with 1.38 Carats of Baguettes on each side. In Platinum
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
