“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.
17 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful cluster diamond earrings crafted in Platinum. Set with mixed-cut diamonds of 17.65cts. Post back with an omega backing. Each earring showcases a round cut in the center an...
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Bombe Pave Set Diamond Dome Clip On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb diamond dome earrings crafted in 18K white gold, fully pavé-set with approximately 20.00 carats total weight of round brilliant-cut diamonds of exceptional quality. Desi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 50 Carats Spectacular Statement Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
For your best jewelry moment! These are celebrity and red carpet Day & Night diamond earrings by David Webb! Crafted in Platinum and white gold these are ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14K White Gold 4.50cttw Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These sophisticated estate earrings are beautifully crafted in 14K white gold and adorned with approximately 4.50 carats of round and marquise-cut diamonds. Their graceful design cap...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum 16.00cttw Cluster Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These gorgeous, glamorous and sexy earclips, each of radiating scroll design are made with Round cut Diamonds in the centre and Marquise shaped Diamonds along with small round cut di...
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 16 Carats Diamond Dome Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18K gold, platinum and diamond bombé ear clips by David Webb, New York. These dazzling bombé earrings are designed as a dome of pavé-set round brilliant diamonds accented w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Natural Diamond .52 CT 18KT white Gold Round Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The enchanting halo design surrounding the small round cluster adds an ethereal dimension to these earrings. Nestled at the heart of these earrings, a captivating flower-shaped clus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 20.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Pear-Shaped and Marquise cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 20.00 carats. Signed by David Webb Comes with its Certificate of Authenticity ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 2.25 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Cluster Earrings Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of antique 2.25 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold cluster earrings; part of our diverse diamond earring collection. These stunning antique d...
Diamond, White Gold
Natural Diamond 1.80 carats 18KT White Gold Classic Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting an exquisite pair of earrings that epitomize classic elegance and sophistication. These stunning pieces feature a central round-cut diamond, chosen for its exceptional bri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant, these diamond cluster earrings bring timeless brilliance to any look. Designed with 14 round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a radiant cluster pattern, they c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cluster Diamond 3 Ct. Pierced Earrings in 18K White Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and timeless cluster diamond pierced earrings crafted in 18K white gold designed to deliver refined brilliance with a balanced, classic silhouette. Each earring features a ci...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
