“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.
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Invisibility Set Earrings
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These exquisite 18K gold earrings are a stunning blend of elegance and luxury. They are adorned with approximately 90 round brilliant-cut diamonds, which provide a dazzling sparkle. ...
Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel and Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A classic pair of earrings can make a significant statement, especially when crafted by David Webb. These earrings feature an Empire style with a bold and elegant design, adorned wit...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Bvlgari 18K Gold sapphire and diamond Vintage Earrings.
By Bulgari
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
These exquisite Bvlgari earrings showcase a stunning combination of sapphires and diamonds. The focal point is a remarkable baguette-cut blue sapphire, approximately 8.59 carats, pai...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Multi-Gemstone Drop Earrings W/Blue Topaz, Citrine, and Diamond
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Masterfully crafted from rich 18k yellow gold, these spectacular multi-tiered statement drop earrings showcase a bold, geometric interplay of vibrant color and brilliant light. The d...
18k Gold
David Webb Earrings Diamond Burst Clips French Import Marks
By David Webb
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Exquisite clip-on earrings by David Webb. Crafted in 18k gold. Featuring round white diamonds. Total diamond weight, 12.4 carats. Diamonds graded E color, VS1 clarity. Dimensions: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tanzanite & Diamonds Earrings in Platinum
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Tanzanite has recently gained immense popularity, becoming one of the most sought-after gemstones worldwide. Unique to Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro, its l...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Platinum
David Webb Blue Lapis, Diamonds and White Enamel Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These David Webb earrings have everything a vintage Webb jewel can offer: color, dimension, style, design, contrast, age. The carved gem-quality lapis lazuli pear...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lapis And Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These sophisticated David Webb clip-on earrings feature rich cabochon lapis lazuli stones, accented by brilliant diamonds, all set in luxurious 18k yel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Sapphire and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The David Webb earrings feature geometric-cut sapphires encircled by a halo of sparkling diamonds, blending contemporary elegance with timeless luxury. The two sapphires weigh appro...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Extraordinary Sapphire and Diamond Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb knows how to create exceptional jewelry with color stones, diamonds and enameling, and this pair of earrings is no exception. We would say it is more on a "classic" side, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Lapis Lazuli Lever Back Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & Blue Lapis Lazuli Lever Back Earrings Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 11.54 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW G-H VS round natural diamonds Lengt...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Earrings
By Colleen B. Rosenblat
Located in Hamburg, DE
A pair of handmade drop earrings in 22 carat hammered yellow gold with wonderful Lapis Lazulis and 2 diamonds 0,7 ct. They look very elegant and eye catching. Wear them to a spectacu...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold
