“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.
Vintage Yellow Gold David Webb Large Cushion Shaped Hammered Dome Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
These large scale, vintage, David Webb clip on 18K yellow gold hammered, cushion shaped, dome earrings, have all of the qualities associated with WEBB. They are quite large and drama...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$9,600 / set
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
David Webb Ribbed Gold Earrings with Diamond Shaped Pattern
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
David Webb gold earrings athat are surprisingly casual for this famed designer. The half dome earrings have a ribbed design with diamond shaped patterning. Backs are clips that can b...
Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Bold Hammered Scroll Motif Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful, large and visceral pair of David Webb 18K yellow earrings are a product of the 1960's. The pair are very dimensional and have a heavily hammered finish on all surface...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A pair of ruby and diamond earrings by David Web
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
A pair of ruby and diamond earrings by David Webb, each earring centrally-set with an oval cabochon-cut ruby, the rubies weighing 12.10 carats in total for the pair, accompanied by ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
David Webb Jade & Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These exceptional earrings originate from the illustrious American jewelry house of David Webb, renowned since 1957 for its bold artistry and impeccable craftsmanship. Masterfully re...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Certified No Heat 26.58 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of natural, no heat, untreated Ceylon blue Sapphires weighing 26.58 carats mounted in Platinum with over 4.5 carats of Diamonds, signed Webb with appropriate hallmarks. These im...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
David Webb South Sea Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Large lustrous platinum-white 12.5mm South Sea pearls are the focal point of David Webb's charming earring, set in platinum with a diamond spray design. 1" long, post and omega back,...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Octagonal Clip On Earrings 1 3/16 Inches Diameter
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This large pair of vintage, David Webb 18K yellow gold earrings has a combination of finishes. The two texture 9/16 inch diameter...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb Cabochon Ruby and Emerald Earrings with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Cabochon Emeralds weighing a total of approximately 5.00 carats, Cabochon Rubies weighing a total of approximately 2.00 Carats, an...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Gold Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ear Clips hoops by David Webb A Classic Webb design offered by Christina Addison Fine Jewlery NYC. The signature ribbed design and sha...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Black Enamel Pyramid Trellis Dome Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb 18k yellow dome clip earrings with a trellis gold pattern with black enamel pyramid centers. Clip backs signed "WEBB 18k". 1" diameter.
18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Scrolled Textured Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of vintage elegance with the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Earrings, a pair of timeless accessories that showcase the brand's signature craftsmanship...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring and Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of Cartier wrap earrings and band ring features faceted pear-cut rubies and sparkling square-cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold. Simp...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$11,238Sale Price / set|25% Off
DAVID WEBB 1970 Hammered Hoops Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). This is a gorgeous pair of hoop clips-on earrings created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 19...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb yellow gold clip earrings crafted as a leaf design set with diamonds and turquoise. With posts, for pierced ears. 1 inch long. Can be made into clip-on earrings.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Ruby and Diamond Flower Earrings
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ruby and diamond earrings containing 2 round rubies of gem quality weighing .46pts. and 80 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .80pts. paved in a flo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Three-Row Sapphire Diamond Gold Lever Back Hoop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
3 row Sapphire and Diamond hoop earrings in 18k yellow gold. These spectacular clip post earrings are set with three rows of alternating round sapphires and diamonds. 28 sapphires an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Oval White Enamel Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold white enamel clip earrings Signed David Webb. With a textured gold accros in an X. Clips measure: 23mm long. L: 23mm, ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Invisibly Set Ruby and Diamond Buckle Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant and sparkly half hoop buckle earrings with invisibly set rubies and sapphires and outlined with diamonds. The earrings taper slightly at the bottom and are half an inch wide...
Gold, 18k Gold
$10,880Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Yellow Gold Large Square Cushion Brown Enamel Clip-Ons Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the bold sophistication of these David Webb cushion-shaped clip earrings, a striking expression of the designer’s iconic style and masterful craftsmanship. Crafte...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Gold Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold double hoop style earclips with post, stamps WEBB 18K measures 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches, weight 19.00 dwt
Gold
18KW Diamond Small Hoop Classic Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
These classic and timeless small hoop earrings are made from 2.3 grams of 18 karat white gold. There are 38 round VS2, G color diamonds set in them totalin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Tiger's Eye Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Earrings Leverback
By David Webb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Classy and chic tiger's eye and diamond earrings by American designer David Webb. The earrings feature tiger's eye quartz gemstone inlay and 10 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing ...
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Clip-on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting David Webb clip-on earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, featuring twisted gold strands detailed with emeralds, sapphires and diamonds. The strands leap up t...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Estate Carved Crystal and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate David Webb carved crystal and white diamond round earrings. Total of 0.12 ct diamonds in 18k white gold.
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Vintage Diamond Emerald Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings are designed as swirling gold figure eight forms centering pavè set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 1.25 carats total - F/G in color with VS clarity Ac...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Plat...
David Webb Coral and Diamond Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular David Webb Coral and Diamond clip on earrings crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, showcasing 2 exquisite ox blood coral cabochons and 18 round brilliant cut diamon...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Half Hoop Earrings Lever-Backs
By David Webb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Authentic David Webb Half Hoop Earrings fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The earrings feature a hammered finish, lever-back posts, and measure .50 x 1.00 inches.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This pair of David Webb 18k Yellow Gold hoop earrings are really quite distinctive. Measuring a full 1 1/8 inches in height, 7/8 inches in width and a diameter of 1/4 inches. They ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
David Webb 1970's 18k Yellow Gold Brushed Finish Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Clean and chunky these hammered finish earrings from 1970's by David Webb are a perfect accessory for day to night wear. To highlight the sheen of these gold earrings, wear them with...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Enamel Door Knocker Earrings by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
18K Yellow gold and white enamel door knocker earrings by David Webb. 18K yellow gold White enamel
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold
Webb Vintage 18ct Gold Nugget & Diamond Domed Earclips c.1980s
By David Webb
Located in London, GB
A striking pair of vintage gold and diamond Gold Nugget ear clips by David Webb c.1980s, the earrings of asymmetric roughly oval shape and high domed form with heavily textured finis...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
David Webb 3.50 Carat Pave Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Ear-Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clip earrings center a platinum pavè field of round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 3.50 carats with G to I color with VS clarity With a deeply ridged po...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
David Webb 3.50 Carat Pave Diamond 18 Karat Gold Platinum Ear-Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ear-clip earrings center a platinum pavè field of round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing in total approximately 3.50 carats with G to I color with VS clarity With a deeply ridged po...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum