“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 1970 New York Ropes Hoops Earrings In Solid Textured 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hoops earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). This vintage pair of fabulous clips earrings, were created in New York City at the atelier of David Webb, back in 1970's. ...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Rare Mayan Hoops Earrings In Solid Hammered 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Fabulous and superlative pair of hoop clips-on earrings, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Hammered Hoops Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). This is a gorgeous pair of hoop clips-on earrings created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 19...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970 Paris Hoop Clip Earrings in 18Kt Gold 4.20Cts Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional pair of clips-earrings designed by Van Cleef & Arpels, Gorgeous pieces made in Paris France by the house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1970's. They was crafted as a mirrored clips...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1976-77 Donald Claflin Pair Of Crossover Earrings 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of earrings designed by Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful three-dimensional pair of earrings with two oversized x crossover. These earrings were crafted back...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Classic Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Black Enamel
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Clip-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful pair classic earrings, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of the American designer David Webb back in the...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Huggie 18k Yellow Gold Earrings by David Webb, circa 1970s
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This chic pair of 18K yellow gold huggie earrings by renowned designer David Webb exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship synonymous with the brand. Featuring a sophisticated rais...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Hammered Hoops Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
DAVID WEBB 1970 Hammered Hoops Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold These clip-on earrings designed by David Webb in the 1970s. These rare earrings were designed with three par...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Hammered Door Knocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Door Knocker Earrings These classic David Webb door knocker earrings are crafted in rich 18K yellow gold...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Hammered Gold Doorknocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k hammered gold doorknocker earrings by David Webb. Earrings measure 1 5/8" x 1". Hallmarked Webb and 18k. Weight - 42.3 grams.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1980's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Loose Loop Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as round hoops with pierced linear motif Completed by high polish finish Completed by hinged click-in-place posts Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georges Lenfant 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings, French, Circa 1970's
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional pair of vintage 18 karat yellow gold clip-on earrings, crafted by the esteemed Parisian master jeweler Georges Lenfant for John van der Vet, a prominent Belgian jewele...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
