“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 18K Yellow Gold And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This stunning David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Pave Hammered Diamond Cocktail Ring is a true statement piece. Featuring a striking hammered finish, the ring measures 25mm lo...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Coral, Onyx And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite allure of this David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, and Diamond Ring. The harmonious blend of vibrant coral and deep onyx creates a captivating...
Diamond, Coral, Onyx, 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
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Enamel Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This striking and opulent David Webb ring is expertly crafted from 18K yellow gold, boasting a substantial weight of 24 grams. Designed with a bold dome silhouette, it is adorned w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Round Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a modern looking oversized champagne diamond ring by David Webb. It is made in 18K solid gold as all of his rings, diamonds are mounted in platinum. This ring has a signature...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond Black Enamel Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gap Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced geometric motif with central gap Accented by raised squared off platinum terminals Bead set with round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.75 carat ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 3.50ct Diamond and Onyx Ring DW12-042726
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
This David Webb ring is a study in contrasts. On this exquisite accessory, sleek Onyx accents are elegantly juxtaposed with sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 3.50 carats. Cra...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Ring Diamond Gold Black Enamel Vintage Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning David Webb enamel buckle ring, made of 18k gold and platinum, featuring diamonds. This ring features an oval-shaped center made of sleek black enamel, with its inner section adorned with diamonds set in platinum. Two thick cylindrical rollers create a buckle shape, generously encrusted with diamonds and framed in yellow gold. The combination of black enamel and gold adds boldness to the design, while the smooth, lustrous enamel creates a sense of power and refinement. The David Webb buckle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
1980s David Webb 18k gold, enamel and diamond cocktail ring
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
This hefty 1980s David Webb dome ring is made of 18k gold and enamel and adorned with a geometric design in round cut diamonds. It is part of a set with matching clip-on earrings tha...
Diamond, 18k 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
