“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 White Gold Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a captivating pair of earrings from the renowned designer David Webb, the Platinum and 18K White Gold Mobe Pearl Earrings. These earrings exude a timeless elegance and sh...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Platinum Diamond And White Pearl Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The Platinum Pearl and Diamond Estate Drop Dangling Earrings are a stunning display of elegance and sophistication. Crafted from platinum, these earrings are designed to last a lifet...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
David Webb Platinum Old Cut and Old European Cluster Pearl Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A Pair Of Vintage David Webb Platinum Cultured Pearl Diamond Clip On Earrings. We love these earrings not just for it's size but also fo...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Gold Soft Cushion Shaped Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"An extremely lovely pair of pearl and diamond clip earrings by David Webb. Each earring is fashioned in a soft cushion open frame shape...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 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 50 Carats Spectacular Statement Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
For your best jewelry moment! These are celebrity and red carpet Day & Night diamond earrings by David Webb! Crafted in Platinum and white gold these are ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
DAVID WEBB Earrings Platinum 10.90 CTW Diamond & South Sea Pearl Drops
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
This extraordinary pair of estate estate drop earrings features two magnificent natural South Sea cultured pearls, masterfully suspended from an intricate, multi-tiered geometric wing motif. Bearing the definitive hallmarks of the iconic American high-jewelry house David Webb, these substantial 27.1-gram platinum earrings stand as an elite showcase of mid-century Hollywood glamour and sculptural jewelry engineering. The architectural tops are configured as mirrored, sweeping asymmetric feathers or scrolling ribbons densely paved with fine diamonds. Channeling sharp lines, rows of precision step-cut baguette diamonds cascade down the center curves, framed beautifully by multi-layered borders of marquise and round brilliant-cut diamonds. Transitioning into a kinetic, free-swinging drop, articulated cluster links of marquise diamonds hold two perfectly matched, large teardrop South Sea pearls...
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
DAVID WEBB 1977 South Seas Pearls Clips-On Earrings Platinum And 8.84 Cwt
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of clips-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). This is an extraordinary pair of clips-on earrings created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back ...
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s David Webb Pearl and Detachable Bombe Diamonds Dangle Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k white gold with Cultured Pearls measuring 13mm, and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Top part: 1 inch diameter Detach...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Vintage David Webb Platinum Pearl and Diamond Dangle Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pair of traditional David Webb earrings, created in platinum with diamond and South Sea pearl drops, offers classic beauty and versatility by this iconic American jewelry design...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
David Webb South Sea Pearl and Diamond Flame Earrings in Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The pair of David Webb diamond flame earrings captivate with their fiery design, accented by detachable pearls that add a touch of elegance and versatility to the stunning ensemble. ...
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
