“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 Carved Jade Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Spiritual and earthy this pair of yellow gold earrings is set with carved jade of 17mm x 11mm in size. Clip on closure. L: 1.1 inches W: 0.8in
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Azurmalachite, Diamond, Ruby Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless allure of David Webb with these exquisite estate clip-on earrings. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these earrings showcase a carved fluted dome azurmalachite, fea...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"Crafted in 18K gold and platinum; set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 1.90 carats, most with F-G color and VS clarity; oval cabochon rubies, mea...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Red, Green and Blue Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These are extraordinary earrings by David Webb mounted with color stones like rubies, sapphires and emeralds and further accented with diamonds. You cannot not see these earrings whe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"Circa 1970's David Webb yellow gold clip-on earrings mounted with sapphire, rubies and emeralds. Three gemstones per earring. High polished finish. Circa 1970's David Webb Clip On Earrings...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst and Cabochon Green Emeralds Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Impressive vintage gold clip earrings by David Webb mounted with cabochon amethysts, emeralds, and pave round cut diamonds. High polished ye...
Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Jade Ruby Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Made with 18k yellow gold, these earrings feature smooth green jade stones and bright red rubies totaling 2.14 carats. The jade comes from Myanmar, known for its rich color, and th...
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold
David Webb Jade Ruby and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Jade Ruby and Diamond Earrings A pair of earrings featuring carved jade, ruby beads and round cut diamonds. Measurements: 2.75" long Back Type: clip on Signed Davi...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Ruby and Diamond Enamel Earrings 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
David Webb Ruby and Diamond Enamel Earrings 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum These iconic David Webb earrings are absolutely to die for — a stunning example of the brand’s bold and time...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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
18k Yellow Vintage Carved Jade, Ruby & Diamond Omega Back Earrings
Located in beverly hills, CA
These amazing earrings feature a round-shaped plaque of hand-carved jade with an ornate floral design, rubies & diamond crafted in 18k yellow gold. The carved jade is prong-set, mea...
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary 14k Yellow Gold Jade Clip-On Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This lovely pair of jade earrings come from the 1950s and feature oval cut jade. These are clip on earrings, making them perfect for anyone without pierced ears or those with sensiti...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
