“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 Amethyst Teardrop Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Bold yet classy earrings created by David Webb in the 1970's. Feature Amethyst teardrop cabochon set in yellow gold with diamond accents on the sides. The diamonds are set in platinu...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Amethyst and Diamond Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold cushion shaped ear clip earrings mounted in gold with round cut diamonds, and cushion shaped purple amethysts. The earrings measure approx 1 inch wide. C...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst, Diamond and Emerald 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, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Domed Rock Crystal Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Impressive rock crystal earrings by David Webb. These earrings features an oval-shaped carved rock crystal quartz cabochon with a smooth surface. The faceted bottom settings designed...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 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 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 Diamond Amethyst Convertible Ear Clips, 1990
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These dramatic David Webb ear clips exemplify the house’s signature bold scale and impeccable craftsmanship. Each earring is centered with richly saturated cabochon amethysts, prized...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst Baubles Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. Can be worn at different angles 18 kyg butterfly backs Limited e...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Earrings
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Amethyst 11 carats approx. Diamonds 0.30 carat approx. Omega clip backs Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing inspirati...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Milan 18Kt Yellow Gold Earrings with 11.8 Cts of Vivid Purple Amethyst
By Verdura
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of earrings designed by Verdura. Beautiful and colorful pieces crafted by the house of Verdura. This pair of iconic earrings has been made in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, ...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Triple Fan Amethyst Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Grandeur is the result of pairing amethyst and diamonds. Intense violet and soft lilac hues of amethyst are heightened by their carved fan shapes. Three fans are joined together by t...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
