“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.
$9,850
H 0.64 in W 1.19 in
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
Hammered 18K Yellow Gold Earclips by Henry Dunay, Circa 1970s
By Henry Dunay
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A diamond-shaped silhouette anchors these earclips, its surface built from Henry Dunay's signature interplay of hammered and high-polish gold finishes. The hammered texture, applied ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
$2,595 / set
H 0.75 in W 0.5 in
60s Vintage Hammerman Bros Earrings Clip On 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Hammerman Bros earrings crafted in 14 Karat yellow gold (circa 1960s). With a graduation of sleek lines the domed shrimp earrings measure 3/4 inches in length and ma...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Woven Twist Ear Clips by David Webb
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Ear Clips by David Webb A Classic Webb design offered by Christina Addison Fine Jewlery NYC. The signature twisted fan shaped earrings...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Gold Octagonal Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 inch
18k Gold
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
Dankner 1980's 14 Karat Yellow Gold Basket Weave Vintage Earrings
By Henry Dankner & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as domed forms with grooved details Depicting basket weave motif throughout With high polish finish Completed by hinged omega back Stamped for 14 karat gold Signed for Dankn...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings 26.5 Grams
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Designer: DAVID WEBB Detailed Description: 18K Yellow Gold Style: Clip On Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dimension: 1.13*0.52*0.88IN Weight: 26.5 Grams Condition: Vintage Product ID: 6J...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Bombe Dome Geodesic Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Bombe Dome Geodesic Earrings Design: Exquisite dome-shaped earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold with a striking trellis pattern tha...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold 3.00cttw Diamond Nugget Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Clip Earrings: A Glimpse of Timeless Elegance Elegance is often celebrated in simplicity, and the Estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yello...
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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
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
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Gold Beehive Shield Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Exciting earclips of hammered gold beehive design by David Webb. Circlar in shape, solid 18K gold just like every piece of jewelry by the American most iconic designer. About 28mm wi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
