“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 Blue Lapis, Diamonds and White Enamel Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These David Webb earrings have everything a vintage Webb jewel can offer: color, dimension, style, design, contrast, age. The carved gem-quality lapis lazuli pear...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli And Turquoise Clip On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings are a stunning display of bold design and fine craftsmanship. Measuring 1 inch in length, each earring features an oval c...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Extraordinary Sapphire and Diamond Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb knows how to create exceptional jewelry with color stones, diamonds and enameling, and this pair of earrings is no exception. We would say it is more on a "classic" side, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum And Gold Yellow Sapphire, Enamel And Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of these David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, a true testament to the designer's iconic craftsmanship and artistic vision. At the heart...
Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lapis and Coral Drop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lapis and Carved Coral Hammered Finish Earrings are a striking example of the designer’s unmistakable artistic language and fearless use of color. Crafted ...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Blue Lapis Lazuli Diamond Clip-On in 18k Gold and Platinum Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb earrings made with carved lapis lazuli and round brilliant-cut diamonds. Signed David Webb. 1970's Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, length approximately 1.25 inches. No...
David Webb 18K Gold & Lapis-Lazuli With Diamond Clip-On Earrings.
By David Webb
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These exquisite diamond and lapis lazuli earrings, crafted in 1970, showcase a perfect blend of luxury and sophistication. Each earring is adorned with 6.0 carats of dazzling round w...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Lapis & Diamond Clip Earrings by Trio, Italy, 1980s
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
A striking pair of Italian 18K yellow gold clip earrings by Trio, showcasing the rich, electric beauty of natural lapis lazuli cabochons framed by sculptural twisted gold. Each earri...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K YELLOW GOLD LAPIS LAZULI EARRINGS WITH DIAMONDS Specifications: MAIN stone: LAPIS LAZULI 15.5mmX 11.8mm DIAMONDS: 24 pc...
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb, famed for his bold color choices and celebrity clientele, delivered yet another must-have with this 1970s clip-on earrings. They feature the relatively rare lapis lazuli ...
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Diamond Earclips
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these lapis earrings feature deep-blue lapis lazuli stones from Afghanistan. They are accented with 0.73 cts of diamonds that shimmer like stars. Lapis...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Lapis Lazuli Lever Back Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Lapis Lazuli Lever Back Earrings Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 11.54 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW G-H VS round natural diamonds Lengt...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
