“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.
Men's Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Round Cut Diamond Ring. A ring featuring a round cut center diamond approximately .85 carats & round cut side diamonds. Ring Size: 5.75 Complimentary resizing Metal Typ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Three Row Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Three Row Diamond Ring. A yellow gold ring featuring three rows of round cut diamonds approximately 1.36 carats. Ring Size: 8.25 Re sizable fr...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Men's Diamond Ring. A ring consisting of round cut diamonds set as initials in 14 karat yellow gold Ring Size: 9.25 Resizable free of charge Gram Weight: 11.4 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Certified Natural 15 carat Sapphire & Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Certified Natural 15 carat Sapphire & Diamond Ring A ring featuring a center 15.02 carat certified natural emerald cut sapphire of Ceylon origin surrounded by round cut d...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Men's Three Row Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Men's Three Row Diamond Ring Band. A ring featuring three rows of diamonds. Four princess cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carats & twelve baguette cut d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three-Row Men's Diamond Ring Band
Located in New York, NY
Three Row Men's Diamond Ring Band set in 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: Approx 2.00 Cts Ring Size: 11 Resizable free of charge
Diamond, 18k 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
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 16.4 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Provident Jewelry is honored to present a rare and exceptional creation from the esteemed American House of David Webb. Masterfully crafted in platinum and 18-karat yellow gold, this...
18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18 Karat Gold Bastille Hammered Platinum and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A striking David Webb Bastille ring crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, featuring a distinctive open-ended design with two opposing circular terminals. Each is topped with a scu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Diamond Cocktail Ring is a stunning and luxurious piece that offers both elegance and a touch of extravagance. Let's explore the details: **De...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Scroll Ring with 3.90CTW of Diamonds in 18K YG Platinum and Enamel
By David Webb
Located in Naples, FL
David Webb Scroll Ring With 88 Round Brilliant Diamonds 3.90 CTW, Set In 18K Yellow Gold With The Diamonds Set In Platinum And White Enamel On The Top Of The Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
