“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 Gold and Diamonds Ring
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
David Webb 18 karat gold ring with 12 diamonds set in platinum. Hammered surfaces on top and sides with smooth finish front and back. Size 6 1/4 but can be sized up or down. Can be w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
DAVID WEBB Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond "Overpass" Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of David Webb's bold, sculptural aesthetic, the "Overpass" Ring from the celebrated 57th Street Collection showcases the designer's signature use of substantial go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Diamond & 18K Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bold David Webb stunner! This 18k gold, heavy, hammered ring is flush set with a sparkling round brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.95 carats, with a grading of J color/...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ralph Masri Modernist 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Pavé Double Band Ring
By Ralph Masri
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Edgy 18kt yellow gold ring with diamonds from Ralph Masri's Modernist collection, inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture with an emphasis on minimalist shapes and silhouettes...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Hammered Tiered Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Urban, stylish and always modern this beautiful statement ring is designed as a rectangular mounting with stepped tiers of gold, atop with round dimaonds in platinum. "57th Street" C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, White Enamel And Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A bold and instantly recognizable design by David Webb, this vintage dome ring showcases the brand’s signature mix of color, form, and texture. Featuring a striking checkerboard patt...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Laval Fashion Diamond Ring '1.00 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This extraordinary fashionable ring features a 1.00-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds micro prong set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Col...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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
14 Karat Yellow Gold Laval Fashion Diamond Ring '1.00 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This extraordinary fashionable ring features a 1.00-carat total weight of round brilliant diamonds micro prong set. Experience the difference! Product details: Center Gemstone Col...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Second- hand ring in yellow gold, it is formed of 2 rings which join together on the top decorated each one with 5 modern brilliant- cut diamonds on pat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Wave Band Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Henry Dunay tapered wide band ring in 18k yellow gold, featuring pave-set diamonds in a wave design surrounded by hammered, polished gold details. Eighty-four brilliant-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faraone Mennella 18k Gold Diamond Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Faraone Mennella
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A wide hinged bangle bracelet by Italian designer Faraone Mennella in 18 karat yellow gold and diamonds. Five verticle rows of 65 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1.30 carats. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Diamond Vannerie Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 'Vannerie' ring in 18 karat white gold and diamonds Circa 2002. Dome shape basket-weave geometric pattern set with 18 brilliant cut diamonds totaling 0.36 carats. Color G. Clar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Henry Dunay 18k Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Sabi Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Henry Dunay South Sea pearl and diamond ring with the 'Sabi' finish. Set with one South Sea cultured pearl measuring 13.25mm. One side of the mounting is pave-set with 68 round bri...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faraone Mennella 18K Gold Diamond Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Faraone Mennella
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A wide bangle bracelet by Italian designer Faraone Mennella in 18 karat yellow gold and diamonds. Polished curved top with border edge of 80 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling 1....
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold White Enamel Geodesic Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb geodesic patterned domed cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold decorated with white enamel panels. Signed '© WEBB 18k'. Size 4.5.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
