David Webb Shell Earrings
Early 2000s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Stud Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings
Coral, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1960s Cufflinks
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Art Deco Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
20th Century French Modern Band Rings
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Bangles
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings
Gold
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings
Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Artist Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Moonstone, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
American Clip-on Earrings
Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century American More Earrings
David Webb Shell Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
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David Webb for sale on 1stDibs
“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.
Finding the Right clip-on-earrings for You
Crafted to match every color palette, mood or whim, a luxurious pair of vintage clip-on earrings, like any pair of earrings, goes a long way toward completing a look and contributing to the rich form of self-expression that is accessorizing with your favorite jewelry.
Everyone loves a glamorous pair of earrings, but not everyone wants their ears pierced. That’s where a dazzling pair of clip-ons comes in.
Wearing earrings goes back thousands of years, but ear piercing didn’t really become popular in the United States until the 1950s and ’60s. Over the years, jewelry designers have endeavored to create all kinds of clip-on earrings to provide jewelry lovers with a way to express themselves by wearing their favorite adornments without having to undergo the piercing process.
Whether it’s the extravagant diamond clip-on drop earrings or chandelier earrings that flappers donned during Art Deco’s heyday — short hair was in style during the era, so women favored big, bold earrings — or if subdued pearl earrings, platinum earrings (a particularly versatile choice) or a contemporary variety is your thing, clip-on earrings have been made in all kinds of styles over the years.
Clip-on earrings continue to be a comfortable alternative to the traditional iteration, and these accessories are as stylish and adaptable to both casual and formal wear as they’ve ever been.
Explore a vast range of vintage clip-on earrings on 1stDibs now, and find the perfect pair for any ensemble. Our collection includes striking clip-on earrings by David Webb, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and others.