“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 Diamond Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k/platinum, by David Webb, New York. These chic yellow gold hoops by David Webb are set with 1.75 carats of superb white diamonds (G color, VS clarity). The look bree...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow gold Diamond Hoop angled shape clip earring, David Webb. The Hoops contain 6 round diamonds weighing approximately 1.00ct. The hoops are made for clip earrings but c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These David Webb hoop earrings are crafted in polished 18k yellow gold and feature a whimsical scattered pattern of sparkling diamond clusters set. There are 30 round diamonds that ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka 18k Yellow Gold 0.67ctw Diamond Hoops
By Judith Ripka
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Judith Ripka Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 0.67ctw SKU: JR01034 Retail price: $7,140.00
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 18kt yellow gold diamond hoops containing 4.30 cts tw of round diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diana M. 18kt yellow gold diamond hoops containing 4.30 cts tw of round diamonds (20 stones) measuring 0.75" Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 3...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diana M. 14KT YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND OVAL HOOPS FEATURES 1.65cts OF DIAMONDS.
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14KT YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND OVAL HOOPS FEATURES 1.65cts OF DIAMONDS. 20 STONES Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-stop shop fo...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These David Webb earrings are round hoops composed of 18K yellow gold with black enamel and diamonds. The design of these hoop earrings illustrates the creativity of the house of Dav...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Diana M. 18 kt yellow gold, 1.00" inside-out hoop earrings adorned with 5.25 cts
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold, 1.00" inside-out hoop earrings adorned with 5.25 cts tw of round diamonds (40 stones) Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years....
Yellow Gold
Simon G 18K Yellow Gold 1.16 CTW Diamond Hoops
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Stuart, FL
Simon G 18k yellow gold 1.16 CTW diamond hoops. The diamonds in these earrings are all round, the measurements are 44.6 x 39.5 mm, and they have a total weight of 10.3. Part number- ...
Diamond, 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
Striking Late 20th Century 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Earrings.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very striking pair of 18K yellow gold and diamond hoop earrings, combine excellent design, fine workmanship, and the generous use of very high quality materials. The pair measur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hammered Finish 18K Yellow Gold J Hoop Earrings with Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This expertly hammered and bark finish pair of Late-20th Century 18k yellow gold J hoop earrings are as well crafted as they are striking and beautiful. Deep hammering detail covers...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tailored J Hoop Earrings in Fluted, 18K Yellow Gold with Diamond Borders
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A smart looking pair of 18K yellow gold earrings, centered around a high polished, fluted design. A row of scintillating diamonds set in white gold, move up one side and down the oth...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Dramatic 1970s 18K Yellow Gold Earrings with 4.5ct of G/VS2 Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful style, quality and drama combine here to create this palpable 1970's jewelry creation. This very dimensional pair of clip on cocktail earrings fashioned from rich 18K yello...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow and White Gold Lattice Work Hoop Earrings with Diamonds by Sabbadini
By Sabbadini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and tasteful pair of 18k yellow and white gold hoop earrings were designed and fabricated by the highly regarded house of Sabbadini in Milan Italy, during the latter part...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold Small Scale Cushion Shaped Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A tailored pair of cushion shaped, 18K gold and diamond earrings for the lady that wants smaller scale earrings, but with a strong look. The center of each earring is set with 4 prin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
