“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 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Cabochon Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Hammered Huggie Earrings by David Webb Feature Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Cabochons in Bezel Settings Cabochons Measure between 3.4 and 5.5 mm in diameter. Total Length = 1...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Onyx Diamond Doorknocker "Strap" Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Earrings by David Webb Onyx Semi-Circle Overlaid with Two Articulating Diamond-Studded "Straps" Length of Earrings = 1 1/8" Width of Earrings = 13/16" Total Diamond ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst Cabochon, Rock Crystal, Diamond Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Stones: Amethyst cabochons; carved rock crystal quartz; full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.90 carat Metal: 18k gold Marked: Webb Gross Weight: 41.14 grams Dimensio...
Amethyst, Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Clip Earrings 2.05 cts
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Hammered Gold Earrings by David Webb Appx 2.05 Cts Round Diamonds Set in Platinum Strip in 18k Yellow Gold Appx 1 1/8" Long 20 mm Wide Total Mass = 39.8 grams Featured in Bo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold Black Onyx, Moonstone, and 1.66ct Diamond Earrings 2" 33.3 gram
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Pneu Black Jade and Diamond earrings, Handcrafted in 18k Yellow Gold and Pave Diamonds 22 mm Wide Onyx Appx 1.66 carats Diamonds Crafted in 18k Yellow Gold Feature 6 mm Moonstone Acc...
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 5.58 cts Diamond Doorknocker Earrings 32.2 grams
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
These doorknocker earrings feature full-cut diamonds weighing a total of 5.58 carats Set in 18k gold. Signed "SP" Gross weight 32.20 grams. Dimensions: 1-13/16 inches x 1 inch *Note:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The David Webb earrings feature geometric-cut sapphires encircled by a halo of sparkling diamonds, blending contemporary elegance with timeless luxury. The two sapphires weigh appro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond and Blue Sapphire Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the regal elegance of these stunning chandelier earrings, masterfully crafted from radiant 14K yellow gold. Natural sapphires, treated to enhance their azure brilliance, f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Sapphire Diamond Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
A delicate harmony of precious gemstones exudes in these drop earrings. The arrangement begins with a down-turned teardrop ruby demonstrating craftsmanship with a carved floral desig...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Special Cut Lapis and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Lapis Lazuli blue and 18k yellow gold are regal combinations for these drop earrings. A cushion-cut lapis lazuli is bordered by overlapping strands of gold in the motif. A bezel set ...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Earrings with Diamonds & Sapphires
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18K yellow gold earrings with a total weight of 1.77 grams, silver with a weight of 13.51 grams, 176 diamonds with a total weight of 2.09 carats, and 48 sapphires with a total weight...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
David Webb 1970 Dangle Clips-on Earrings In 18Kt Gold With 7.34 Ctw Sapphires
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Clip-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Very elegant pair of clips on earrings, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb back in the 1970. These be...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
