“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.
Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Earring with Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
Handmade earring Mint condition Gender Women 18K Yellow Gold Earring with Black Onyx Measurement 20mm long. 10.8mm width Hight 3.6mm Weight 8.4gr Retail Price $3.500
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Buckle 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings Vintage
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
David Yurman Earrings with Diamonds Total Carat Weight 0.50 - 0.74 Closure Omega Back Earrings dimension: Earrings length: 29.6mm Earrings Width: 17.5mm Earrings Weight: 24.4gr to...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Made Two-Tone Earrings in 14K W & Y Gold with Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Hand Made Two-Tone Earrings with Diamonds Material 14K White & Yellow Gold Diamonds .5ct Diamond Clarity VS Color Grade G Earring dimension : 9.8mm X 2.8mm Earring Weight 6.2 tota...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 18K Yellow Gold and White Gold with Citrine Stone
By Judith Ripka
Located in New York, NY
Brand Judith Ripka Material: 18K Yellow Gold Condition: Pre-Owned Earring Dimension: Length with Citrine: 50mm Citrine Width: 15mm Citrine Thickness: 8mm Diamonds: .50ctw Diamond C...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Gold Diamond X Triple Cable Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman X Triple Cable Earrings Collection Cable Material 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds 2.75ct Diamond Clarity VS Color Grade G Earrings Dimension 20.5mm Length X 8.9mm Wide...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold 2.40 TCW Diamond Cable Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in New York, NY
Brand David Yurman Material 18K Yellow Gold Cushion shaped earrings Chocolate Diamonds are in the Center White diamonds surround the outer edge of the earrings Light brown diamonds ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel And Diamond Shrimp Style Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Fluted Shrimp Style Clip Earrings. Stunning 18k yellow gold earrings with fluted gold accented with glossy black enamel and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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 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 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
David Webb Yellow Gold and Platinum Black Enamel Diamond Stripe Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely stunning David Webb earrings crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and platinum. Impressive size and high gloss enamel along with diamond encrusted curved lines in between. Diamond ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Crescent Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel & Diamonds Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb black enamel and diamond crescent ear-clips. Make a statement in these oversized bombe clip-earrings. Slick black enamel and a touch of diamonds adds enough glam and make ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
