“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 Enamel Geodesic Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold as well as white and blue enamel. Signed by David Webb Size 6, has a sizing guard
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s David Webb Gold Pyramid Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k hammered yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1980s Size 5 1/2, has a spring
18k 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
Vintage 1960s David Webb Lapis, Diamond & Gold Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Lapis Lazuli beads and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 5.00 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s 2 inch diam...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s 1.00 Carat Diamond Hexagonal Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.00 carats. Circa 1960s Size 7 1/2, resizable
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Red Enamel and Diamonds Domed Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, platinum and red enamel with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.50 carats, G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Circa 1960s Si...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold White Enamel Geodesic Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb geodesic patterned domed cocktail ring in 18k yellow gold decorated with white enamel panels. Signed '© WEBB 18k'. Size 4.5.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel High Dome Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
You will fall in love with this high dome white enamel ring by David Webb. It will look great with everything white, it is a perfect summer statement ring. It is also a typical We...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Enamel Statement Ring
By David Webb
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A bold and sculptural statement ring by David Webb, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and accented with glossy white enamel. The substantial domed design features sections of smooth w...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Circa 1960 Enamel and Diamond Bombé Ring
Located in Wheaton, IL
Cool, fun and funky are the perfect words to describe this Circa 1960 18kt yellow gold, diamond, blue, and green enamel dome-shaped bombe ring. This delightful, colorful ring is set ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
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 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Dome Ring, Late 20th Century
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb diamond ring reflects the house’s iconic 1960s–70s American boldness, celebrated for dramatic scale and vibrant enamel work. Rich green enamel forms a sculptural dome...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
