“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.
Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings Description: A striking pair of 1960s earrings featuring two richly hued cabochon rubies framed by fourteen round brilliant-cut diamonds i...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura Turquoise, Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Verdura Turquoise, Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings Description: These bold and sculptural hoop earrings by Verdura showcase a lattice of vivid blue cabochon turquoise an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Cluster Earrings Description: A striking pair of earrings showcasing vivid oval cabochon rubies at the center, surrounded by an ornate arrangeme...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Gold Diamond and Ruby Crescent Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Crescent Earrings A pair of mesmerizing vintage crescent-shaped earrings, crafted in the warm glow of 18-karat yellow gold. Each earring is adorned with two...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Multi Gem Cabochon and Diamond Floral Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Multi Gem Cabochon and Diamond Floral Earrings Description: These vibrant Bulgari earrings are designed as stylized floral clusters, each composed of richly hued cabochon ru...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Victorian Antique Cut Diamond & Enamel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Antique Cut Diamond & Enamel Earrings These captivating earrings, crafted from 18-karat yellow gold with delicate enamel detailing, embody the timeless elegance of circa 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi Color Gemstone and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Bright and exciting thispair of clip earrings is designed by David Webb. Mounted with multi gems like sapphires, rubies, emeralds along with round cut diamonds these earrings are a l...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Gem-Set and Diamond Earrings United States, Circa 1970
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A vibrant pair of David Webb earrings, crafted in 18-karat yellow gold and set with richly colored cabochon gemstones and diamonds. The design centers around a floral cluster compose...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Red, Green and Blue Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These are extraordinary earrings by David Webb mounted with color stones like rubies, sapphires and emeralds and further accented with diamonds. You cannot not see these earrings whe...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These David Webb earrings are a stunning example of the brand's exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. Measuring at about 3cm in length, they are crafted in 18k yellow gold...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"Circa 1970's David Webb yellow gold clip-on earrings mounted with sapphire, rubies and emeralds. Three gemstones per earring. High polished finish. Circa 1970's David Webb Clip On Earrings...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Azurmalachite, Diamond, Ruby Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless allure of David Webb with these exquisite estate clip-on earrings. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these earrings showcase a carved fluted dome azurmalachite, fea...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
