David Webb Earrings
American, 1925-1975
“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.
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Creator: David Webb
Gemstone: Ruby
David Webb Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Earclips
By David Webb
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Bold and colorful David Webb earclips featuring ruby, emerald and sapphire cabochons accented with white diamonds.
From a family of jewelers dat...
Category
1970s American Vintage David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
David Webb Certified Natural Burmese Ruby & Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Certified unheated Burmese Ruby & Diamond Earrings
A pair of platinum and 18 karat gold earrings set with 2 non heated Burmese cabochon rubies encircled by 2 rows round c...
Category
1960s American Vintage David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Azurmalachite, Diamond, Ruby Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless allure of David Webb with these exquisite estate clip-on earrings. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, these earrings showcase a carved fluted dome azurmalachite, fea...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Jade Diamond Ruby Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Jade has been regarded historically by the Chinese as the “stone of heaven,” prized above diamonds, and considered to be a metaphor for longevity, wisdom, and purity. The Mandarin character for jade, or you, has two meanings: “imperial” and “heaven” - symbolizing the link between heaven and earth. These David Webb Ancient World Vintage Carved Jade Button Earrings have the quality of significant artifacts yet, at the same time, are imbued with his dazzling colorful style and updated Art Deco glamour. The domed clip-back earrings, perhaps dating to the 20th century, circa the 1980s, are symmetrical in composition, crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, and set with 16 cabochon red rubies and 16 round brilliant cut diamonds which encircle a pair of rich Chinese jade carvings...
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20th Century American David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & Gold Snake Green Emerald Ruby Diamond Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb was a master jewelry designer, known for his bold and unique designs that often featured natural motifs. One such piece is his 18k yellow gold clip earrings fashioned as s...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Gemstone and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Gemstone and Diamond Earrings This pair of earrings has 2 cabochon
rubies (2.5 carats total carat weight) and 2 cabochon emera...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These David Webb earrings are a stunning example of the brand's exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. Measuring at about 3cm in length, they are crafted in 18k yellow gold...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Gold Emerald Ruby Diamond Necklace and Earclips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The wide gold necklace composed of geometric hammered gold links, featuring a cabochon emerald and ruby, framed and accented by round diamonds, tog...
Category
Late 20th Century North American David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
David Webb Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Platinum Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 18k rose gold and platinum earrings by David Webb, set with approx. 7.50ctw in rubies and approx. 5.15ctw in diamonds. The earrings are 51mm x 35mm. Marked David Webb, ...
Category
Late 20th Century David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald, Ruby And Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designed by David Webb these cluster earrings come to us from 1970s. This is a multicolored gemstone domed pair of earrings, each centering acabochon-cut natural emerald surrounded b...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby, Green Emerald Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A stunning and rich look, these bold statement earrings by David Webb are of hand hammered 18K gold set with simply framed cabochon rubies and emeralds, then highlighted with diamond...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K White Gold Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire Door Knockers Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb "door knocker" earrings are a breathtaking masterpiece that beautifully showcases the designer's iconic style and attention to detail. Crafted by the renowned jewelry ...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald And Ruby Bear Paw Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This pair of earclips speaks David Webb in so many ways: traditional choice of color, and gems combination along with the accent diamonds. These ear clips measure about 0.5 inches.
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Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Oversized Oval Jade Ruby Clip On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely spectacular these oversized jade earrings will make all heads turn they are that gorgeous!
We love the apple color green and the dome surface of the clip. Each earring is ...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum Diamond and Ruby Drop Dangling Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb gem-set drop earrings, each featuring two oval and round cabochon ruby with a prong set round, old-mine and old-European diamond surround, suspended from a diamond-set fol...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
David Webb Enamel Ruby Diamond Snake Earrings
By David Webb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These David Webb earrings are to die for. They are in perfect condition with no enamel loss. Seldom do we find iconic pieces such as these. These earrings are done in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. They weigh 31.7 grams they are 33mm long and 14mm wide. These earrings have a 0.75 carat Ruby for each ear with Diamonds surrounding the Ruby and two Ruby eyes. These earrings are clips but if you prefer we can add a post to turn them into pierced earrings. I have two snake rings...
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1990s Artisan David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Ruby and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Those spectacular late 60's, early 70's David Webb clip-on Earrings crafted in 18 karat Yellow Gold, feature 9 cabochon rubies and 12 round brilliant diamonds each.
They are each s...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Azurite-Malachite, Ruby, Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
From renown New York jewelry designer David Webb we offer a pair of 1970s 18K gold ear clips of hand carved azurite-malachite set with a cabochon ruby framed in a surround of gold wi...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone Red, Green and Blue Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These are extraordinary earrings by David Webb mounted with color stones like rubies, sapphires and emeralds and further accented with diamonds. You cannot not see these earrings whe...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi Color Gemstone and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Bright and exciting thispair of clip earrings is designed by David Webb. Mounted with multi gems like sapphires, rubies, emeralds along with round cut diamonds these earrings are a l...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking geometric design makes these David Webb earrings truly timeless. Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, each earring measures 1.07” long, 0.75” wide, and features a pair of captiva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary David Webb Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"Circa 1970's David Webb yellow gold clip-on earrings mounted with sapphire, rubies and emeralds. Three gemstones per earring. High polished finish.
Circa 1970's David Webb Clip On Earrings...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
"Crafted in 18K gold and platinum; set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing a total of approximately 1.90 carats, most with F-G color and VS clarity; oval cabochon rubies, mea...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Vintage Cabochon Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18k yellow gold and platinum diamond and cabochon ruby and emerald earrings, signed David Webb.
measure approx. 1.12" in length by 0.75" in width
Condition: Good - Previous...
Category
1980s American Vintage David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Coral Sapphire Ruby, Emerald Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Coral has lived many lives: ancient Mediterranean amulet, favored souvenir of 19th-century grand tourists, the color of Italian summers in the ’60s and the jet-set ’70s. It’s also on...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
David Webb Emerald Sapphire Ruby Hammered Gold Half Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 18k yellow hammered gold half hoop earrings by David Webb, with emerald, sapphire and ruby cabochons. Earrings measure 33mm x 25mm. Marked 18k Webb. Weight - 55.6 grams.
Category
20th Century American David Webb Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Fan Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold And Platinum 0.80 Ct Ruby And 0.16 Ct Diamond Fan Earrings.
Stunning and exotic, these lovely estate earrings are crafted from 18-karat yellow gold. Each ...
Category
20th Century American Modern David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Ruby Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
American jeweler, David Webb (1925-1975) had a love of graphic patterns, architecture, op art, and Art Deco style. He started producing his designs at the age of 23 when he opened hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 1970s Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American 18 karat gold earrings with sapphires, rubies and emeralds by David Webb. The earrings have 8 cabochon sapphires with an approximate total weight of 2.40 carats, 4 rubies with an approximate total weight of 1.60 carats, and 2 emeralds with an approximate total weight of 1.50 carats. The earrings illustrate the genius of Webb in his use of vivid color, volume, and invention of high late-20th Century design. Circa 1970's.
Discussed in David Webb The Quintessential American Jeweler, by Ruth...
Category
1970s American Vintage David Webb Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 1960s Ruby, Diamond and Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold earrings with rubies and diamonds by David Webb. The earrings form leaves of 48 round cabochon rubies with an approximate total weight of 8.50 carats, and 18 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of .72 carats.
The foliate earrings...
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1960s American Vintage David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These charming, Signed David Webb Contemporary Ruby Diamond Earrings, made in the 21st century, are crafted in 18K yellow and white yellow gold and set with 10 cabochon rubies weighi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary David Webb Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Ruby Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Ruby Earrings
Cabochon center ruby surrounded by round cut diamonds & cabochon rubies forming a flower motif set in 18k yellow gold & p...
Category
1980s American Vintage David Webb Earrings
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb earrings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of David Webb earrings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage David Webb jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that David Webb diamond earrings, from our inventory of 251, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 434 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider earrings by Tiffany & Co., Diana M. Jewels, and Valentin Magro. Prices for David Webb earrings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,500 and tops out at $330,880, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $17,280.