“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 Of Lobed Textured Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lobed Textured Clip Earrings, a captivating pair designed to enhance your style with sophistication and elegance. **...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Ribbed Gold Earrings with Diamond Shaped Pattern
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
David Webb gold earrings athat are surprisingly casual for this famed designer. The half dome earrings have a ribbed design with diamond shaped patterning. Backs are clips that can b...
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Webb Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 0.75 inches Width: 22.30 mm Weight: 18.92 grams Ladies DAVID WEBB designer made hammer finished 18K yellow ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Woven Textured Creole Ear Clips by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold textured woven creole shaped Ear Clips hoops by David Webb A Classic Webb design offered by Christina Addison Fine Jewlery NYC. The signature textured detail is el...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s, Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Quilted Cushion Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
1990s Chic quilted cushion trillion design clip-on earrings, with a luxurious high polished finish. Crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold, Complimenting th...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$20,700
W 1.063 in L 1.25 in
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Doorknocker Clip-On Earrings 40.76 grams
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18k gold doorknocker, marked Webb. Gross Weight: 40.76 grams Dimensions: 1-1/4 inches x 1-1/16 inches Featured in Heritage Auctions 2015 May 4 Fine Jewelry Signature Auction - NY #52...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,850
H 0.64 in W 1.19 in
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Octagonal Clip On Earrings 1 3/16 Inches Diameter
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This large pair of vintage, David Webb 18K yellow gold earrings has a combination of finishes. The two texture 9/16 inch diameter...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Button Earrings, Mid-Century Design
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
It’s rare to find David Webb jewelry in such a minimalist, all-gold form—but these bold 18K yellow gold button earrings prove that simplicity can still make a statement. Crafted with...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Dome Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Webb Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 0.75 inches Width: 18.30 mm Weight: 19.09 grams One pair of ladies DAVID WEBB 18K yellow gold vintage dangl...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Lacquered Large Clip-On Button Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Yellow Enamel Pyramid Earrings. Tight hold, big impact. Measurements: 28mm wide. Clip on closure.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 New York Ropes Hoops Earrings In Solid Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hoops earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). This vintage pair of fabulous clips earrings, were created in New York City at the atelier of David Webb, back in 1970's. ...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Hammered Hoops Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). This is a gorgeous pair of hoop clips-on earrings created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 19...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Rare Mayan Hoops Earrings In Solid Hammered 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Fabulous and superlative pair of hoop clips-on earrings, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
ANGELA CUMMINGS 2001 Caged Modernist Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Angela Cummings
Located in Miami, FL
Caged clips-on earrings designed by Angela Cummings. This is a beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in New York City by the famous jewelry designer Angela Cummings, back in t...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Classic Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Black Enamel
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Clip-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful pair classic earrings, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of the American designer David Webb back in the...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Jean Mahie Paris Artistic Vintage Squared Clips Earrings in Textured 22Kt Yellow
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
Textured earrings designed by Jean Mahie. A beautiful pieces of art, created in Paris France by the artist and goldsmith Jean Mahie, back in the late 1980's. These pair of sculptural ear-clips earrings has been crafted in solid rich yellow gold of 22 karats and finished with highly textured and hammered patterns. Suited at the reverse with comfortable hinged French omega backs for fastening clips and the option of adding posts for pierced ears can be easily done. Weight: 12.45 grams (7.98 Dwt). Measurements: 26 mm by 26 mm (1.02 x 1.02 Inches). Hallmarks: Both are tamped in the obverse, with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "JM 22KT.". Jean Mahie, is the result of a wonderfully symbiotic and fruitful partnership between Jacline Mazard and her father-in-law Jean-Marie Mazard. They first began combining their artistic talents in 1969, working from a studio in Mouans-Sartoux in the South of France, and launched their jewellery line the following year. Neither was formally trained and both preferred to work with 22ct gold in order to realise their unique style that embodied primitive form, motifs and techniques. Everything they made was entirely hand crafted with Jacline often drawing inspiration from her memories of growing up near the ancient ruins of Carthage in Tunisia. Their bold, imaginative, exotic pieces in richly hued yellow gold fitted perfectly with the bohemian fashions...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
