“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 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Carved Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Large David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Carved Clip On Earrings. A pair of vintage David Webb earrings; featuring rose cut...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Black Enamel, Striped and Diamond Tear Drop Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb dome pear shaped clip earrings with signature Zebra stripes and diamonds. David Webb 18kt chic glossy earrings with black enamel and round cut diamonds on platinum plaques...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 7 Carat Diamond Tear Drop Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of earrings by David Webb. Classic design with channel set diamonds accross the width of the surface. Round brilliant cuts are of 7cts approx. weight. Earrings are of abo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Gold and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Gold And Diamond Earrings. 16 round cut diamonds in total weigh approx. 0.25cts. These earrings measure about 1.1 inches and fasten wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Fan Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold And Platinum 0.80 Ct Ruby And 0.16 Ct Diamond Fan Earrings. Stunning and exotic, these lovely estate earrings are crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. Each ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond And Ruby Clip On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These vintage David Webb earrings are a striking example of bold design and expert craftsmanship. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, they feature an elegant paisley-shaped silhouette with a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Diamond Leaf Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1970s, these diamond, platinum and 18K gold earrings are by David Webb, New York. Each trefoil form is pavé-set with fields of round brilliant-cut diamonds edged by a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Checkerboard Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
Elevate your style with the classic David Webb bombe earrings. Their dramatic high dome shape creates a true statement piece. Crafted from pl...
Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Diamond & Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Diamond & Gold Earrings A pair of gold earrings with 32 round cut diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat. Measurements: 1 5/8 x 7/8 inches Diamond color & cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A classic pair of earrings can make a significant statement, especially when crafted by David Webb. These earrings feature an Empire style with a bold and elegant design, adorned wit...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
ANGELA CUMMINGS 1985 Clips-On Inlaid Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Rubellites
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings. This is a very rare and beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created by Angela Cummings at her own atelier in New York City, back in th...
Rubelite, Black Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb Three Stone Cabochon and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Three Stone Cabochon and Diamond Earrings Description: These bold and colorful earrings by David webb showcase the brand's iconic use of cabochon gemstones and architectu...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
