“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 Fluted Diamond And Pearl Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb fluted gold, diamond and pearl cushion shaped earrings that are perfect to wear to the office, or a night out. Excellent size for those who have big or curly hair since th...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl, Dome Style Clip On Earring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl, Dome Style Clip On Earrings are a stunning example of the luxury and elegance for which the David Webb brand is renowned. Th...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel, Diamond and Pearl Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These classic and timeless David Webb earrings are a great choice for any special occasion. Black and white are classic colors that create a timeless, sophisticated look that never g...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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 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 18K Gold Platinum and Diamond Round Dome Articulated Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These stunning and bold David Webb Diamond Dome Round Clip On Earrings are made in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Accented with round cut diamond as accented. Finished with signature ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum and 18K Hammered Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond and Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Aventura, FL
A Pair of Estate David Webb Platinum and 18K Hammered Yellow Gold Earrings, Featuring South Sea cultured pearls and round brilliant-cut diamonds, these exquisite earrings are a true ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Platinum
David Webb, Platinum 18K Gold Pearl Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These David Webb earrings exude a bold and sophisticated charm, blending classic elegance with modern luxury. Featuring lustrous 18mm Mabe pearls, their radiant glow is beautifully f...
18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 2 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
These exceptional vintage clip-on earrings by the renowned house of David Webb embody the brand's signature boldness and architectural elegance. Meticulously crafted in 18k yellow go...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Three Zero Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in Weston, MA
David Webb’s sense of modernity and polish is on full display in these opulent ear clips from the 1960s. Three 18k yellow gold interlocking links are embellished with baroque pearls ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Pearl & Rock Crystal Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Pearl & Rock Crystal Earrings A pair of cultured pearls surrounded by faceted rock crystal and round cut diamonds. Circa 1970 Measurements: ...
Pearl, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite vintage-inspired clip-on earrings by the renowned American jeweler David Webb are a masterclass in elegant, understated design. Each earring is crafted from rich 18k ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
