“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 Carved Coral Bombe Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Capture the essence of elegance and sophistication with these exquisite David Webb Coral Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Earrings. Designed for the modern woman w...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18 Yellow Gold Round Orange Coral Diamond Pierced Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of contemporary 18 karat gold and platinum earrings with diamonds and carved corals by David Webb. Each earring centers one flute...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Carved Coral and Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Carved coral and diamond clip-on earrings by David Webb. From David Webb, a pair of diamond and fluted coral earrings. The earrings boast brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 carats. Set in 18 Karat gold and platinum. 1 1/8 High 5/8 wide. Comes with a vintage David Webb box.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Oval Coral and Round Cut Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Coral isn't just a peachy color meant for the warmer months. In fact, the shade finds its roots in a deep red stone known for its healing properties. Presented here is a beautiful je...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Vintage Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
From David Webb, a pair of diamond and fluted coral earrings. The earrings boast brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.50 carats. Set in 18 Karat gold and platinum. 1 1/8 High 5/8 wide Comes with a vintage David Webb box.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl, Coral and Enamel Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The surmounts set with two semi-baroque cultured pearls within black enameled frames, suspending carved corals centering drop-shaped cultured pearls. Length: 2 3/8 inches. The coral...
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Red Coral and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Red Coral and Diamond Earrings, 7 Carats An iconic pair of earrings by David Webb, finely crafted in 18K yellow gold (28.7 grams). Each earring is set wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb, Platinum 18K Gold Coral Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These David Webb earrings exemplify the house’s American boldness, blending Byzantine revival motifs with saturated color. Hammered gold frames coral and amethyst cabochons amid pavé...
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Coral Diamond Enamel Gold and Platinum Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold and platinum earrings by David Webb, with black enamel accents, center corals and approx. 0.24ctw in diamonds. Earrings are 27mm x 22mm. Marked: Webb Plat 18k. Weigh...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Estate Coral Cabochon Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The earrings feature oval-shaped coral cabochons, enhanced by full-cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.30 carats, set in 18k yellow and white gold having rhodium finishe...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodiu...
Syna Yellow Gold Coral Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Coral 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.09 carat approx. Post backs for pierced ears Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Drawing...
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Coral Cabochon Diamond Clip-On Earrings, Vintage
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A bold pair of David Webb ear clips, each centering an oval coral cabochon punctuated by three bezel-set round diamonds, within an exuberant textured yellow-gold surround. The sculpt...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
