“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.
Marina B Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k white gold earrings by Marina B, set with mother of pearl, 12.5mm mabe pearls in the center, surrounded with approx. 0.40ctw G/VS diamonds. Earrings measure 1" x 1". Mark...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Zolotas Vintage 22k Gold Earring Clips Mabe Pearls Large Earrings made in Greece
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Superb pair of Zolotas Earring Clips with Mabe Pearls Circa 1980's made in Greece Size 35 mm in diameter Pearl size 16mm Gold: 22k approx 37 grams Pre-owned in excellent cond...
Pearl, 22k Gold
South Sea Pearl Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k white gold earrings with 11.5mm South Sea pearls. Marked: 750. weight - 7.1 grams.
South Sea Pearl, Gold
Leo Pizzo Tahitian South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Leo Pizzo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k white gold earrings by Leo Pizzo, with 12mm South Sea Tahitian pearls and approx. 0.80ctw in diamonds. Earrings are 20mm x 17mm. Marked: 750, Leo Pizzo, Italian mark. Wei...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1960s Pearl Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage circa 1960s 18k gold Van Cleef & Arpels earrings with 6mm pearls. Earrings measure 7/8" x 7/8". Hallmarked B304671, VCA, Gold assay mark. Weight - 18.7 grams.
Pearl, Gold
Charles Krypell Mabé Pearls Diamond Gold Ear Clips
By Charles Krypell
Located in New York, NY
Charles Krypell 18 karat yellow gold ear clips, marked Krypell / 750 Mabé pearls 14 mm, baguette and round-cut diamonds of approximately 4.50 carats Dimensions: width 1 inch, lengt...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mabe Pearl French Clip Gold Vintage Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Round Mabe Pearl Earrings set in 14K Yellow Gold rims. Each pearl, measuring approx. 15mm and 20.5mm. French Clip-on backs. More Beautiful in Real time. Sure to be ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka Mabe Pearl Gold Clip Post Earrings
By Judith Ripka
Located in Stamford, CT
These elegant Judith Ripka clip-post earrings feature luminous Mabe pearls set in rich 18k yellow gold, showcasing the brand’s signature blend of classic sophistication and contempor...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Clip-On Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These earrings are show stoppers! The pearls have a large spread and are set in bright glossy 9ct gold. The earrings are clip on. Earring Diameter: 13mm Weight: 5.7g
Pearl, Gold
David Webb Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
These exquisite vintage-inspired clip-on earrings by the renowned American jeweler David Webb are a masterclass in elegant, understated design. Each earring is crafted from rich 18k ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Mabe Pearl and 14k Yellow Gold Post Earrings, Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co mabe pearl earrings, 14k yellow gold, vintage and very lightly worn. The gorgeous white pearls measure 13mm, exhibit high luster and iridescence, and are framed in 1...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Mabe Pearl Earrings in Freeform 14K Gold Frames with Post + Omega Closures
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Two gorgeous mabe pearls -- white with pink overtones -- are set in graceful 14 karat yellow gold frames hand-crafted by Eytan Brandes. The blisters meas...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
