“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 Oval Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
David Webb oval hoop earrings made of small strokes of gold. They look as though they were made with a tiny paintbrush. No effort was spared as the design continues throughout the ba...
18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Woven Gold Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels 18 karat gold hoop earrings made to look braided. The backs are posts and clips with original rubber pads for comfort. The earrings are 5/8" wide and 15/16" long...
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Gold Ribbed Oval Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tailored 18 karat gold earrings by Tiffany. The oval earring has a ribbed surface over which a diagonal of the same texture creates added interest. The earrings are half an inch wide...
18k Gold
Gold and Diamond Lattice Pattern Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant gold and diamond earrings woven in a lattice pattern. All four arms are rounded in form to give the graceful appearance of fabric. The earrings have 2.6 carats of diamonds t...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Henry Dunay Small Knot Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay 18 karat gold knot earrings that are typical of his design but smaller than his usual size. The earrings measure half an inch wide by 9/16 inch long. They are done with t...
18k Gold
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Large and graceful 18 karat hammered gold earrings by Henry Dunay. They have the hammered gold finish that he often used. The earrings have a lovely curvilinear design measuring 1 1/...
18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Of Lobed Textured Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lobed Textured Clip Earrings, a captivating pair designed to enhance your style with sophistication and elegance. **...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Hammered Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k hammered yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches
18k Gold
Gold Woven Textured Creole Ear Clips by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold textured woven creole shaped Ear Clips hoops by David Webb A Classic Webb design offered by Christina Addison Fine Jewlery NYC. The signature textured detail is el...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Woven Twist Ear Clips by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Ear Clips by David Webb A Classic Webb design offered by Christina Addison Fine Jewlery NYC. The signature twisted fan shaped earrings...
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
Vintage David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Webb Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 0.75 inches Width: 22.30 mm Weight: 18.92 grams Ladies DAVID WEBB designer made hammer finished 18K yellow ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
