“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.
VCA Onyx and Diamond Ring. V Shape 18k Yellow Gold Signed Van Cleef & Arpels
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Manufacturer: Van Cleef & Arpels Primary Stone: Onyx Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.50-Carats Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brillian...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx and Diamond Ring. V Shape 18k Yellow Gold Signed VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Manufacturer: Van Cleef & Arpels Primary Stone: Onyx Secondary Stone: Diamonds Secondary Stone Weight: Approximately 0.50-Carats Secondary Stone Cut: Round Brillian...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral and Diamond Ring. Angel Skin Coral 18k Yellow Gold VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
**Other Details:** **Designer:** Van Cleef & Arpels **Primary Stone:** Angel Skin Coral **Secondary Stones:** Diamonds **Total Diamond Weight:** Approx 0.52 Carats **Diamond Cut:*...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA 0.80ct Fancy Yellow Brown Diamond Ring. Double Halo Ring 18k Gold Platinum
Located in New York, NY
**Other Details:** Primary Stone: Fancy Yellow-Brown Diamond Center Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.80 Carat Center Diamond Cut: Old European Cut Center Diamond Color: Fancy Yell...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Mauboussin Vintage Ring. Diamond and Ruby Sapphire Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1980
Located in New York, NY
Age: Vintage Era: 20th Century, Circa 1930 Country of Origin: France Primary Stone: Paris Rubies Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.40-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cabochon Cut Secondary...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Gold Ring for Men. Double Snake Head with Diamond Ring Victorian Era
Located in New York, NY
Age: Antique Era: Victorian Era, Circa 1890 Country of Origin: English Jewelry Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 0.10-Carats Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Zebra Ring, Diamond and Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Great Neck, NY
David Webb Zebra Ring, Diamond and Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Designer: David Webb Metal: 18K yellow gold & platinum Diamonds: Pavé - se...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Pla...
DAVID WEBB 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Zebra Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A celebrated design from DAVID WEBB's Kingdom Collection, this striking Zebra Ring showcases the house's mastery of animal-inspired jewelry, a theme that became one of Webb's most re...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Yellow Gold and Platinum Gem Set Tiger Ring
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Tiger Ring, the top of the ring measures 7/8 x 1/2 inch, the top is set with numerous Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling approxi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Citrine Zebra Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with black enamel over 18k white gold with a Citrine at the center weighing approximately 5.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximatel...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Diamond & Enamel Tiger Ring, 21.2 Grams 18K Gold David Webb Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This impressive tiger ring displays the bold sculptural design, rich enamel work, and diamond detailing associated with David Webb. No maker’s mark is presently visible, possibly due...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Gold & Platinum Tiger Ring with Ruby Eyes, 1980
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing David Webb Tiger ring has all the bells and whistles. It is gently used and in great shape. This ring boosts Ruby eyes and an Emerald C...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
