“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.
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David Webb 18K Yellow Gold With Bark Finish Estate Step Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Bark Finish Estate Step Ring. This stunning piece features a unique hinged shank mechanism, which includes a discreet hinge on the undersid...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Scrolled Hammered Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Adorn yourself with timeless elegance through the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Scrolled Hammered Brooch. Measuring 2.5 inches wide, this exquisite piece showcases the meticulous craf...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Zigzag Hammered Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This is a cool contemporary looking ring by David Webb made in 18k yellow gold designed as a hammered wave ring. This ring has a classic Webb finish as well as quality craftsmanship.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Men's Modern Designer Ring with Brick Design
Located in Big Bend, WI
14K yellow gold men's heavy modern ring. The ring has a stacked stone or brick design with high polish top and hand made florentine finish on the sides. The ring has a squared off Eu...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Wide Ridged Ring Size 9.25 #25511
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Wide Ridged Ring Size 9.25 A 14k yellow gold wide ridged ring featuring a fluid, wave-like design that wraps gracefully around the finger. Its softly undulating surf...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Greek Style Ring Size 6
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
David Webb Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Greek Style Ring Size 6 - A David Webb vintage ring, made of 18k gold, A David Webb ring at its finest: a ...
Cartier 1999 18k Yellow Gold Square Modernist Ring Size 5
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Vintage Modernist Ring by Cartier Features Beautifully Sculpted Square Plaque in Sugarloaf Style Hallmarks, Date, and Serial Number Inscribed on Interior of Ring Dimensions ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Bold Bypass Statement Ring. The 18k yellow gold ring has a textured finish top and measures 1.40" down the length of the finger and 1" wide. The width ...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Rectangle Wire Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Polish-Finished Open Rectangle Wire Ring, Accented with 0.07 Carats of Pave Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Squiggle Cushion Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a domed cushion shaped form With grooved organic lines throughout With high polish finish Completed by hinged pinstem With looped watchpin Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Matte Finished 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Band Size 7
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this unique band!! Ring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold; Matte Finished Band Width: 10mm Band Height: 3mm Weight: 7.9 Grams Finger Size: 7 Accented by the following...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Yellow Gold Engraved Wedding Band Size 9
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love vintage bands like this!! Such great detail! Band Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Band Width: 2.2mm Weight: 1.9 Grams Finger Size: 9 Sizab...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Knife Edge Bangle Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this simple vintage beauty!! Bracelet Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Retro 1960 - 1980 Head Width: 9mm Head Height: 5mm Weight: 14.0 Grams Estimated Wrist Size...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 2 Carat Diamond Dome Band Style Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love this vintage dome style band! Band Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Head Width: 11.5mm Head Height: 4.6mm Shank Width: 5.2mm Weight: 8.1 Grams Finger Size: 7 1/2 Sizable Up...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Estate Marquise Diamond Band 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this classic diamond band! So many ways to love and wear. You can stack her or wear her as a solo statement piece!! Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Head Width: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Huggie Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this dainty vintage hoop earrings! Earring Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Hoop Drop Length: 11.5mm Hoop Width: 4mm Weight: 3.3 Grams Accented by the following gems...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
