“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 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 Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Beaded Diamond Oval Clip On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designed by quintessential top drawer American jeweler David Webb, c. 1970, each crafted in platinum, polished 18K yellow gold and diamonds. David Webb ear clips have a domed yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Yellow Gold Hammered 18 Karat Quartz Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
American brand David Webb has been creating luxe jewelry since 1948. The brand's designs are evocative of Hollywood glamour, with bold pieces that feature everything from diamonds an...
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 16 Carats Diamond Dome Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18K gold, platinum and diamond bombé ear clips by David Webb, New York. These dazzling bombé earrings are designed as a dome of pavé-set round brilliant diamonds accented w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold 3.00cttw Diamond Nugget Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Clip Earrings: A Glimpse of Timeless Elegance Elegance is often celebrated in simplicity, and the Estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yello...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Bold scale and impeccable craftsmanship define these striking earrings by David Webb, a maison renowned for its powerful designs and uncompromising quality. Crafted in 18K gold with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Clip Earrings 2.05 cts
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Hammered Gold Earrings by David Webb Appx 2.05 Cts Round Diamonds Set in Platinum Strip in 18k Yellow Gold Appx 1 1/8" Long 20 mm Wide Total Mass = 39.8 grams Featured in Bo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Rock Crystal and Diamond Earrings A pair of earrings by David Webb featuring carved rock crystal adorned with round cut diamonds. Approximate Diamond Weight: 3....
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These impressive David Webb clip-on earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with brilliant-cut round diamonds of an estimated 7.00 carats ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gold and Rock Crystal Drop Ear Clips by A. Clunn
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold and Rock Crystal Hoop Drop Ear Clips signed A. Clunn Elegant Ear clips in the style of David Webb from one of his most famous apprentices Andrew Clunn. The Earring...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Clip On Earrings Enamel 3.6 Carat Round Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designer: DAVID WEBB Detailed Description: Elevate your elegance with these vintage clip-on earrings by Designer David Webb. Crafted with 18 Karat Yellow Gold, these earrings feature...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
