“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.
David Webb 18K Gold Platinum and Diamond Round Dome Articulated Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These stunning and bold David Webb Diamond Dome Round Clip On Earrings are made in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Accented with round cut diamond as accented. Finished with signature ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K White Gold Cluster Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb clusted diamond earrings mounted with a center oval and round cut diamonds. These earrings are crafted mainly in 18K White gold, with some platinum. Each earring is set w...
Diamond, White Gold
David Webb 18K Gold 7.00 Carat Pave Set Cushion Shaped Diamond Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Button shaped pave set diamond clip earrings by David Webb. Platinum center, 18K Yellow Gold framed, round cut diamonds 7.00cts. Brilliant sparkle, perfect for everyday wear. Width...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 50 Carats Spectacular Statement Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
For your best jewelry moment! These are celebrity and red carpet Day & Night diamond earrings by David Webb! Crafted in Platinum and white gold these are ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Oval Bombe Pave Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for everyday wear these oval dome pave set diamond earrings by David Webb, are somewhat settle and yet have enough glam for day to night wear. Fit perfectly on any ear compl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Earrings Diamond Burst Clips French Import Marks
By David Webb
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Exquisite clip-on earrings by David Webb. Crafted in 18k gold. Featuring round white diamonds. Total diamond weight, 12.4 carats. Diamonds graded E color, VS1 clarity. Dimensions: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb 8.00 Carat Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum featuring Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 8.00 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s 1 x 3/4 inch
Diamond, Platinum
5.52 Carats Total Round Micro-Pave Diamond Cushion Shape Clip-on Hoops Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lustrous and unique pair of earrings showcasing 5.52 carats total of 170 pieces of brilliant round diamonds, micro-pavé set in a cushion shape design. Made of 18K white gold. Omega...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 18KWG/Plat Rock Crystal and Diamond Clip-on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These striking David Webb earrings feature luminous pearls encased in sparkling halos of round brilliant-cut diamonds, beautifully set against sculpted rock crystal with platinum acc...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Graff Diamond Dome Ear-Clips
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Graff Pair of White Gold and Diamond Dome Ear-clips This pair of earrings are oval domes of 48 round diamonds approx. 16.20 carats., edged by 64 small round diamonds approx. 1.75 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb 12.00 Carat Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 70 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 12.00 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s 1 x 3/4 inch
Diamond, Platinum
