“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 Emerald Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald Diamond Ring Approx. 15 carats of emerald, and 10 carats of diamonds, Platinum. Weight 23.0 grams, Ring size approx. 4.75-5 (US size), 15.55mm in diameter. Hallm...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Emerald Cluster Ring Colombia Green Emeralds and Diamonds Platinum & 18k
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ring Vibrant Green Emerald and Diamonds Large Impressive Statement Ring. Cluster Design Very Vibrant green color Natural Colombia Emerald and Natural Diamonds Design size ap...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
18k Gold Carved Emerald Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold ring with carved emerald and approx. 0.55-0.60ctw diamonds. Ring size 7.75 (EU 56) and is 32 x 24mm top. Weight 12.8 grams.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Leo Pizzo 3.94 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
By Leo Pizzo
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 18k gold cocktail ring by Leo Pizzo, set with center emerald cut approx. 3.94ct emerald ( stone measuring 11.8 x 8.4 x 5.4mm with a tiny chip on the girdle). surrounded w...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Art Deco Vintage Lotus Ring Platinum 18k Emerald Ruby Diamonds Statement Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Vintage one-of-a-kind Lotus Flower Ring Excellent condition Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Finger size 7.5 (can be resized by a professional jeweler) Design size approx 37 x 17mm (1.5...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
Midcentury 4.77 Carat Emerald Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury 18k white gold cocktail ring, set with center emerald cut emerald - approx. 4.77ct (stone measures 10.9 x 8.1 x 7.8mm), surrounded with approx. 0.90ctw SI/H-I diamonds. Ri...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Diamond Flower Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection with the Exquisite David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald Diamond Flower Ring, a rare vintage treasure that ep...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum Diamond and Cabochon Cut Green Emerald Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring – Approx. 26ct Emerald, 6ct Diamonds A bold and luxurious statement piece by David Webb, this vintage cocktail ring is...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Emerald & Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Emerald & Diamond Ring Discover the stunning allure of this David Webb Emerald & Diamond Ring, a captivating blend of luxury and artistry. Crafted from 18 karat gold and ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s David Webb Emerald and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with an AGL certified, Colombian origin Emerald weighing 4.43 carats, and a GIA certified Asscher cut Diamond weighing 3.10 carats, G c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond Emerald Cabochon Flower Ring 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The center Emerald cabochon is 10mm (3....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Floral 18k Gold Ring with 1.86ct Zambian Emerald & 2.95ct Diamonds
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made floral-shaped ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
