“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, 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
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Dome Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The diamond dome ring designed by David Webb is a true masterpiece of jewelry design. It is crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, which give the ring a classic and timeless appeal...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 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 Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1960s Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 1960s Diamond Textured Cocktail Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the brand's iconic design and exceptional craftsmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 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
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Dome Ring 0.60 Carats 17.1 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow gold dome ring featuring 33 round brilliants weighing approximately 0.60 carats, 17.1 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold & Platinum Pavé Diamond Bombé Dome Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional vintage diamond pavé dome ring, crafted in a striking combination of 18K yellow gold and platinum, showcasing bold mid-century design and remarkable brilliance. The d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s 1.50ctw Pavé Diamond Dome Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Orlando, FL
Vintage 1980s Pavé Diamond Dome Ring – F/VS Diamonds A bold and glamorous statement from the 1980s, this vintage pavé diamond dome ring embodies the era’s love of sculptural gold an...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-century 14kt yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This striking mid-century ring is crafted in 14kt yellow gold and features a distinctive stippled texture that gives the surface its rich, bumpy look. It is accented with a pavé of 6...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Judith Ripka 18 Karat Stella Collection Diamond Domed Ring
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
JUDITH RIPKA 18K STELLA COLLECTION DIAMOND DOMED RING This is a stunning design by Judith Ripka. Condition: Mint Material: 18k Yellow Gold Ring size: 10 Diamond: 0.49ct (GH/SI1) L...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
