“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 Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts In Sapphire & Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975). An outstanding cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1975. This ring has been d...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
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...
PERY ET FILS Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 7.22 Ctw In Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
A French bombe cocktail ring with gemstones designed by Pery Et Fils This is a very beautiful classic cocktail ring, created in Paris France, back in the late 20th century. The ring...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With 2.87 Ctw Diamonds Sapphire
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. This is an fabulous ring created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1980. The ring has been...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
MAUBOUSSIN Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 3.24 Cwt. In Sapphire &
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
A sapphire cocktail ring designed by Mauboussin. This is a beautiful and elegant cocktail ring created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin, back in the late 1980. The...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k G...
MAUBOUSSIN Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 6.58 Ctw Sapphire & Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Gia certified sapphire cocktail ring designed by Mauboussin. This is a fabulous gem set cocktail ring created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Mauboussin, back in the late 19...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 14.4 Carat Star Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in Stamford, CT
David Webb Mid-Century sapphire and diamond cocktail ring. GIA certified 14.4 carat top color bright blue oval cabochon Sri Lanka Sapphire center stone with 134 round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb 10.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire Ring with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with a Cabochon Sapphire weighing approximately 10.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 10.00 cara...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb Star Sapphire Oval Cabochon 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb ring showcases a lustrous star sapphire atop a gold hammered finish design. Mounted with oval cabochon star sapphire. Ring size: 7.5 Fully hallmarked.
Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Finish, Carved Lapis and Diamond
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb's lapis lazuli and diamond yellow gold ring is a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry. Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone that has been treasured since antiquity for i...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 17.50 Carat Star Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1980's 17.50 carat star sapphire and 0.98 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k white gold. The substantial setting is ornamented with a stunning feature bezel set 17.50Ct cabochon cut star sapphire. Either side of the feature stone is embellished with thirteen modern brilliant round cut diamonds, set in two vertical curvilinear arrangements. The broad shoulders integrate with the main setting and meld to the plain yellow gold shank. This vintage star sapphire ring...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 6.99 carat sapphire diamond 18k yellow and white gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This captivating Art Deco ring from the 1930s centers on a richly hued 6.99 carat sugarloaf-cut dark blue sapphire, its domed surface and deep tone lending an air of mystique and ref...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
