“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 Oval Bombe Pave Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for everyday wear these oval dome pave set diamond earrings by David Webb, are somewhat settle and yet have enough glam for day to night wear. Fit perfectly on any ear compl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 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 Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 16 Carats Diamond Dome Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18K gold, platinum and diamond bombé ear clips by David Webb, New York. These dazzling bombé earrings are designed as a dome of pavé-set round brilliant diamonds accented w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Carved Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Large David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Carved Clip On Earrings. A pair of vintage David Webb earrings; featuring rose cut...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Gold Platinum and Diamond Round Dome Articulated Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These stunning and bold David Webb Diamond Dome Round Clip On Earrings are made in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Accented with round cut diamond as accented. Finished with signature ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Diamond & Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Diamond & Gold Earrings A pair of gold earrings with 32 round cut diamonds totaling approximately 1 carat. Measurements: 1 5/8 x 7/8 inches Diamond color & cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Paisley Stud Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold paisley stud earrings set with 42 white diamonds, G color, VVS1-VVS2 clarity, weighing 0.30 carats in total....
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Bold scale and impeccable craftsmanship define these striking earrings by David Webb, a maison renowned for its powerful designs and uncompromising quality. Crafted in 18K gold with ...
Diamond, White 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
Vintage diamond 18k yellow gold leaf earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These elegant vintage diamond leaf earrings are a beautifully sculptural design from the 2000’s, set with 60 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carat in total. ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
