“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 Black Enamel Cushion Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Classic looking clip on earrings by David Webb with a gold geometrict pattern atop it's surface. Enameling is in great condition. Gold can be polished to give it a new look. Clip on...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Yellow Gold Round Black Enamel Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These stunning round clip on Earrings by David Webb are in excellent vintage condition and have no visible damage and very little wear. They are black enamel with gold tone metal str...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Gold Studded Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of 18k yellow gold, black enamel, gold studded clip earrings by David Webb. The earrings feature bead bubble gold studs applied all around the surface of black enamelin...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of earrings always goes a long way especially when it's made by David Webb. Elegant layout with diamonds and black enamel. Clip On closure. The earrings measure just ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning David Webb shrimp earrings crafted in 18K Yellow Gold with significant black enameling and brilliant round cut diamonds in the center. Large rope like edges complete the loo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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
David Webb Textured Gold & Black Enamel Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designer: DAVID WEBB Title: These vintage David Webb clip-on earrings showcase a bold contrast of rich 18K yellow gold and glossy black enamel. The gold fan-shaped lower section feat...
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
David Webb Carved Topaz and Black Enamel Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
Floral motif carved topaz set in 18K yellow gold and black enamel. Wonderful for everyday wear and business attire. From the Skibell Estate Collection Stamped: ©WEBB 18K
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Hammered 18k Yellow Gold X Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Hammered 18k Yellow Gold X Ear Clips Softly hammered 18 karat yellow gold, with X motif; marked Webb, 18k Size: width 2.8 cm, length 2.8 cm Total weight: 47.7 grams
18k Gold, Yellow 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
