“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 18K Yellow Gold Red Enamel Fluted Door Knocker Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Red Enamel Door Knockers Clip Earrings are a bold and striking pair of earrings that capture attention with their unique design and v...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Onion Dome Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"American jeweller David Webb, whose house was established in the late 40’s, crafted designs that were embraced by Hollywood and New York society alike. This pair of earrings exemplifies Webb’s bold colors and graphic shapes. Designed as an upside down Onion Dome...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Gold Lozenge Clip On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite elegance of the David Webb Bombe Earrings, a timeless piece that embodies sophistication and artistry. Crafted from 18...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb White Enamel Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Bombe Gold Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful expression of David Webb's bold American design language, this pair of vintage clip-on earrings showcases the designer's signature ability to transform everyday motifs in...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Vintage Door Knockers Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are designed in an articulated 'door knocker' motif, the open oval drops are suspended from a rectangular shaped element and suited with omega backs for fastening clips ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Door Knocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings These classic David Webb door knocker earrings are crafted in rich 18K yellow gold...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Doorknocker Clip-On Earrings 40.76 grams
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18k gold doorknocker, marked Webb. Gross Weight: 40.76 grams Dimensions: 1-1/4 inches x 1-1/16 inches Featured in Heritage Auctions 2015 May 4 Fine Jewelry Signature Auction - NY #52...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Gold Enamel Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Flushing, NY
DAVID WEBB 18K GOLD ENAMEL EARRINGS Designed as a pair of oval white enamel earrings, each decorated with textured 18K yellow gold crossed ribbon motifs, completed with clip backs. ...
18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb Hammered Gold Doorknocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k hammered gold doorknocker earrings by David Webb. Earrings measure 1 5/8" x 1". Hallmarked Webb and 18k. Weight - 42.3 grams.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Button Earrings, Mid-Century Design
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
It’s rare to find David Webb jewelry in such a minimalist, all-gold form—but these bold 18K yellow gold button earrings prove that simplicity can still make a statement. Crafted with...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Classic Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Black Enamel
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Clip-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful pair classic earrings, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of the American designer David Webb back in the...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Checkerboard Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
Elevate your style with the classic David Webb bombe earrings. Their dramatic high dome shape creates a true statement piece. Crafted from pl...
Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
