“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.
Dm 0.75 in L 1 in
David Webb Large Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
Large David Webb earrings with alternating swirls of hammered and gloss finishes. The earrings measure 3/4" wide and 1 1/4 inches long. Clip backs can be converted to posts
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Dome Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Webb Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 0.75 inches Width: 18.30 mm Weight: 19.09 grams One pair of ladies DAVID WEBB 18K yellow gold vintage dangl...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
H 0.5 in W 0.5 in Dm 0.5 in
Gold Ear Clips by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Gold textured Square Hammered Ear Clips by David Webb The earrings measure approximately 1/2" Omega Clip Can be posted
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
W 0.87 in L 1 in
Andrew Clunn, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earclips
By Andrew Clunn
Located in Chicago, IL
These classic earrings by designer Andrew Clunn are in a bombe ridged design with alternating polished and hammered finish. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a wire attached to th...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Webb Swril Gold Earclips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold earclips, stamps Webb 18K measures 1 1/8 x 3/4 inch, weight 17.1 dwt.
Gold
David Webb Half-Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Created in the 1980s, these geometric design David Webb clip earrings are composed of 18K gold. Each abstract-form, canted half hoop with omega clip back is designed with geometric h...
18k Gold
W 1.11 in L 1.3 in
Vintage David Webb 18K Gold Textured Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage David Webb 18K Gold Textured Earrings Marked: DAVID WEBB. 18K Approximate Dimensions: 3.3 cm (Length) 2.8 cm (Width) 34.1 grams in weight. ** All dimensions listed above a...
Gold, 18k Gold
W 0.63 in L 0.75 in
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
W 1.25 in L 1.5 in
Vintage 1960s David Webb Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s 1 1/2 x 1 1/4
18k Gold
Issac Nussbaum 18 Karat Gold Diamond Button Motif Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Over 8 Carats of super white diamonds make up this 18k Gold button motif earrings. This stunning pair of lever back earrings is set with 70 vvs Diamonds. These one of a kind earrings...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Issac Nussbaum 18k Yellow Gold 9.58 Carat Oval Cut Y/WH Gold Diamond Earrings
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Elegance is on full display with these stunning earrings. Handmade in our studio using 18karat white and Yellow gold, we set these earrings with four oval shape GIA CE...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Issac Nussbaum GIA Certified 2.02 Carat Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Round brilliant cut Diamond Stud Earrings. Set in hand made 18k gold on a three prong mounting. The Diamonds in these earrings we’re carefully selected to create the...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Issac Nussbaum Natural Color Yellow GIA Certified Diamond Earrings
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Natural Color Yellow Diamond Earrings GIA Certified. A stunning pair of earrings set in our exclusive handmade platinum settings. Set with a matching pair of pear-shape brilliant n...
Diamond, Platinum
Issac Nussbaum 10 Carat Round & Fancy Natural Diamond 18K WG Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These spectacular estate earrings, circa 1970, feature approximately 11 carats of round and fancy shape diamonds. Center stone weight are approximately .75 carats each. G-H color V...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Issac Nussbaum 18K White Gold 14.68ct Pear-Cut Diamond Earrings
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
Red Carpet glamour is on full display with these elegant and sophisticated earrings. Hand crafted in our studio in 18karat white gold. We set these earrings with three rows each of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
