“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.
Sonia B Multiband Ring with Gemstones
By Sonia B
Located in Darnestown, MD
Fashionable ring by Sonia B with five bands that merge as one on the shank. The ring has nine stones that include: amethyst; citrine; peridot; blue topaz and tourmaline. Between the ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, 14k Gold
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
Henry Dunay Tourmaline Gold Ring
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sporty tourmaline ring set in 18 karat gold by American designer, Henry Dunay. The half round cabochon stone is set in Dunay's often used hammered gold with triple banding throughout...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Aletto and Co. Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Ring
By Aletto Brothers
Located in Darnestown, MD
Simple but dressy tourmaline and diamond 14 karat gold ring by Aletto Brothers. The central oval tourmaline measures 1/2" x 7/8". It is surrounded by four round diamonds on either si...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Amethyst and Peridot Ring
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Darnestown, MD
Seaman Schepps three stone flush mounted ring. The center stone is a peridot measuring 7/16" in width and from front to back. On either side is an amethyst measuring 5/16". The ring ...
18k Gold
Charles Krypell Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
By Charles Krypell
Located in Darnestown, MD
Beautiful ring by Charles Krypell with two rows of rubies over which is a diagonal band of 17 diamonds. The ring is intentionally uneven in height as part of the three dimensional a...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Set of Three 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby/Emerald/Sapphire and Diamond Rings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Set of Three 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald/Ruby/Sapphire and Diamond Rings Size 5.5-6.25 This set of three rings each feature three round gemstones ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Very beautiful and colorful cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb. This gems-set vintage coc...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Stacking Ring Set
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Claris-A offers this set of three 18k yellow, rose, and white gold cabochon sapphire, emerald, and ruby stacking rings, designed to be worn together or individually. One ring is set ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 18k Gold Matching Rings with Fine Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Aspen, CO
Oscar Heyman 18K yellow gold rings with very fine fancy cut natural Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. All of these natural stones are of the finest quality, The Ruby band possesses 5 squ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Three Gems RIng
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
RIAD Ring in 18Kt rose gold, weighing 2 grams, adorned with a combination of Colored Sapphires totaling 0.41 carats and Diamonds with a G color grade and VS clarity, amounting to 0.1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, G...
Steven Battelle Ruby Emerald Sapphire 18K Gold Stacking Ring
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
Handcrafted in simple matte-finish bezel settings, this Steven Battelle stacking ring has 3 mm round faceted Ruby: 0.14 Carats, 3 x 5 mm octagon faceted Emerald: 0.30 Carats, and 3 ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
