“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 Coral, Black Enamel and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite pair of vintage 18k gold earrings by the renowned David Webb. These oversized earrings showcase Webb's iconic design aesthetic, fe...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral Carved Black Enamel Oval Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite David Webb estate earrings showcase the designer’s signature bold aesthetic and masterful craftsmanship. At the center, a striking carved oval dome coral serves as ...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel, Diamond And Coral Barrel Shaped Earring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Stud Collection. These are barrel-like shaped earrings mounted with carved coral, collet-set diamonds, black enamel, 18K gold, and platin...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel and Diamond Bombe Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This outstanding pair of WEBB earrings are a visually delightful and rare model. The eight fine quality brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .50ct, are set in p...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 Black Enamel Diamond Clip-On and Pierced Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of diamond and enamel earclips, David Webb set with white enamel, accented by articulated shield-shaped panels, pave-set with round brilliant-cu...
Diamond, Enamel
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
David Webb Earrings Black Enamel Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage David Webb Earrings Clips 18k and Platinum. Black Enamel and Natural Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold. approx weight 48 grams Size approx 20mm wide, and 30mm tall Earring Clip-ons Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s David Webb Black Enamel and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted with black enamel over 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.50 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage David Webb 18K Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This vintage pair of David Webb earrings possess all of the qualities that make items by this American creator so compelling. The pair measures 1 5/16 inches in length by 7/8 inch in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1980s David Webb 18k gold, enamel and diamond clip-on earrings
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
These hefty 1980s David Webb clip-on earrings are made of 18k gold and enamel and embellished with a geometric design in round cut diamonds. The earrings are part of a set with a mat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K YG Clip-On Earrings Enamel with 3.3 Carat Round G-VS2 Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designer: DAVID WEBB Video: Video Link Detailed Description: In a world where elegance meets timeless allure, these vintage clip-on earrings capture the soul of sophistication. Craft...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
