“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 Turquoise and Diamond Oval Clip-On Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb turquoise and diamond earrings in 18 karat yellow gold with stylized branch design. These clip-on earrings feature 2 oval c...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Turquoise And Diamond Flower Motif Clip On Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These 18K yellow gold clip-on earrings are crafted in a richly dimensional flower-motif design, composed of sculptural, fluted gold blossoms arranged in a bold vertical cluster. Each...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise & White Jade Door Knocker Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These striking David Webb door knocker earrings seamlessly blend bold design with timeless elegance. Expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold, they showcase vibrant turquoise cabochons be...
Turquoise, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Blue Turquoise Diamond Gold Platinum Oval Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18k gold and platinum earrings set with turquoise (16mm x 12mm) and approximately 0.48ctw of H/VS diamonds. The earrings measure 25mm x 20mm and weigh 30.3 grams. Marked: 900pt, 18k, Webb. DESIGNER: David Webb MATERIAL: 18k Gold, Platinum GEMSTONE: Turquoise, Diamonds WEIGHT: 30 grams DIMENSIONS: 25mm x 20mm *Note: earrings are designed for non-pierced ears David Webb: Formed in 1946 by partners David Webb and Nina Silberstein, David Webb Inc. created colorful jewelry...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli And Turquoise Clip On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings are a stunning display of bold design and fine craftsmanship. Measuring 1 inch in length, each earring features an oval c...
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Turquoise Pearl Drop Dangle Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 60’s, these Turquoise & Pearl Drop earrings channel the heady glamour of the decade. Designed in 18k gold, the earrings are crafted as hoops articulated rope finish, ...
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christina Addison Turquoise Flower Stud Earrings with Diamond Center
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison Elegant Turquoise Flower Earring is set in 18kt Yellow Gold with a Diamond Center set in Platinum. The diamond center is approximately 1/50cts in weight. The Earr...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Turquoise Clip-On Earrings, Late 20th Century
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These earrings from David Webb feature a stunning combination of white enamel and turquoise, creating a striking contrast of vibrant colors. The turquoise measures approximately 11.4...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Joan Boyce Turquoise Enamel Gold-Tone Flower Clip-On Earrings with Crystal
Located in Milford, DE
Joan Boyce Turquoise Enamel Gold-Tone Flower Clip-On Earrings with Crystal Centers These playful Joan Boyce earrings are shaped like cheerful floral bursts, each with layered gold-to...
Crystal, Gold, Enamel
Vintage Turquoise & Sapphires Flower Earrings set In 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage earrings crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, designed in an elegant floral motif. Each earring features cabochon turquoise and rich blue sapphires, creatin...
Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christina Addison Rubelite Turquoise Gold Flower Earrings
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
Christina Addison 18kt White Gold Turquoise Flower Earring with 12 Pear shaped print set Turquoise surrounding a print set Faceted Rubellite Center. The earrings measure 3/4" diamet...
Diamond, Rubelite, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Webb cabochon turquoise and diamond clip on earrings in 18k yellow gold and platinum, accompanied by a David Webb box and David Webb Certificate o...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
