“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 Crescent Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel & Diamonds Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb black enamel and diamond crescent ear-clips. Make a statement in these oversized bombe clip-earrings. Slick black enamel and a touch of diamonds adds enough glam and make ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of earrings always goes a long way especially when it's made by David Webb. Elegant layout with diamonds and black enamel. Clip On closure. The earrings measure just ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Stunning David Webb shrimp earrings crafted in 18K Yellow Gold with significant black enameling and brilliant round cut diamonds in the center. Large rope like edges complete the loo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Buckle Diamond Black Enamel Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a striking pair of David Webb signature buckle design earrings, exuding a bold and captivating presence. These unique earrings are crafted as clip-ons, ensuring ease of w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Black Enamel Round Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The slightly domed earrings centering upon three diamond separated by black enamel stripes, framed by black enamel, in 18K gold and platinum. Dsigned in a circle shape these earrings...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Buckle Black Enamel Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Large and bold signature buckle design earrings by David Webb are fashioned as clip earrings. Applied with black enamel and set with round cut diamonds these earrings are striking an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Gold Platinum Half Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classic large 18k yellow gold and platinum half hoop earrings by David Webb, set with approx. 2.80ctw in H/VS-Si1 diamonds and black enamel (small chips are present on the en...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 1.68ct Diamond and Onyx Clip-On Earrings DW13-042726
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
These David Webb earrings offer timeless sophistication. Onyx accents make a statement at the center, while Diamonds with a total weight of 1.68 carats effortlessly catch the light. ...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
0.21ct Diamond 14K Gold Black Enamel Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated elegance meets timeless luxury with the Luxe Hoops 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings. These sleek hoops are meticulously crafted from 14K Gold, available in your choice of...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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
