“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 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
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ring. 0.60ct Diamond Ruby Black White Enamel Zebra
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Designer: David Webb Primary Stones: Diamonds, Rubies Total Diamond Weight: Approx 0.60 Carats Ruby Cut: Cabochon Accent Details: Black and White Enamel Zebra Motif Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Animal Motif Ring, Enamel Ring, Statement Ring Era: Vintage (Circa 1980) Material: 18k Yellow Gold Signed: David Webb Height Above Finger: Approx 12.60mm Band Width: Approx 5.10mm – 7.80mm Ring Size: 7.5 A bold and highly collectible statement piece, this vintage David Webb zebra ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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
David Webb White Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Platinum Zebra Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Platinum White Horse Bracelet Impressive 18k gold and platinum white enamel horse bracelet, crafted by David...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb White Enamel Ruby Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Ladies Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The coiled snake applied with white enamel scales, the head, and tail set with round diamonds weighing approximately .75 carat, the eyes set with cabocho...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18 Kt White & Black Diamonds Zebra Ring
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
ORIGINAL RING WITH BLACK AND WHITE DIAMONDS MATERIAL: 18 kt white gold SIZE: 55 ( can be resized for free) WEIGHT: 13 grams / 0.455 oz / 8.30 dwt DIAMONDS: white brilliant cut di...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
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
David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold White And Balck Enamel Tiger Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb bracelet designed as a tiger is a true masterpiece of jewelry art. Crafted with intricate attention to detail, this magnificent piece boasts red ruby eyes that exude a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
