“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 2.50 Carat Diamond Clip-On Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Geometric
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking pair of David Webb diamond clip-on earrings, masterfully crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 2.50 carats total weight of natural diamonds. These bold and...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Handmade 2.5 Carat Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pair of original diamond earrings is meticulously handcrafted with exceptional care, showcasing very high-quality diamonds. Boasting a graceful domed design, the earri...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Link Drop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional pair of authentic David Yurman Carlyle Link Drop Earrings crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and fully pavé-set with brilliant round diamonds totaling approximately 2.87...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 20 Carat 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A spectacular pair of Cartier earrings, masterfully crafted in rich 22 karat yellow gold and exquisitely pavé-set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds are estimated to wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin Pear Diamond 18k Yellow gold earrings
By Mauboussin
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting a pair of exquisite Mauboussin Paris earrings, marked "Mauboussin Paris 18k 48406." These elegant earrings measure approximately 25 x 21 x 19mm and weigh a total of 27.1 g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Harry Winston 8.15 Carats 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless, these exquisite Harry Winston diamond hoop earrings are masterfully crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold and adorned with approximately 8.15 carats of dazz...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Gold and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Gold And Diamond Earrings. 16 round cut diamonds in total weigh approx. 0.25cts. These earrings measure about 1.1 inches and fasten wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Clip Earrings 2.05 cts
By David Webb
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Hammered Gold Earrings by David Webb Appx 2.05 Cts Round Diamonds Set in Platinum Strip in 18k Yellow Gold Appx 1 1/8" Long 20 mm Wide Total Mass = 39.8 grams Featured in Bo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 7 Carat Diamond Tear Drop Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of earrings by David Webb. Classic design with channel set diamonds accross the width of the surface. Round brilliant cuts are of 7cts approx. weight. Earrings are of abo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond Platinum Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These impressive David Webb clip-on earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and accented with brilliant-cut round diamonds of an estimated 7.00 carats ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980s diamond hoop earrings by David Webb. Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set with 92 perfectly matched bright white a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Beaded Diamond Oval Clip On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designed by quintessential top drawer American jeweler David Webb, c. 1970, each crafted in platinum, polished 18K yellow gold and diamonds. David Webb ear clips have a domed yellow...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
