“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 Hammered 18k Yellow Gold Round Smiley Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Hammered 18k Yellow Gold Round Smiley Ear Clips Round shape hammered 18 karat yellow gold ear clips with a smile; marked Webb, 18k Size: width 3 cm, length 3 cm Total w...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Hammered Hoops Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
DAVID WEBB 1970 Hammered Hoops Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold These clip-on earrings designed by David Webb in the 1970s. These rare earrings were designed with three par...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Hammered Gold Doorknocker Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k hammered gold doorknocker earrings by David Webb. Earrings measure 1 5/8" x 1". Hallmarked Webb and 18k. Weight - 42.3 grams.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Gold Swirl Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18 karat yellow gold ear clips with a swirl design. Circa 1970s. Marked: 18K / Webb. Total weight: 26.5 grams. Width: 0.75 inch. Length: 1 inch.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Brushed Finish Yellow Gold Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in New York, NY
Henry Dunay Brushed Finish Yellow Gold Earrings Pair of classic 18k brushed finish gold earrings by Henry Dunay. Earrings measure 21mm x 25mm. Marked on the inside: 2710, Dunay 18k....
Yellow Gold
Gold Hammered Shell Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Gold hammered shell ear clips, 18 karat yellow gold Size: width 1 inch, length 1.25 inch Total weight: 34.6 grams
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Lacquered Large Clip-On Button Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Large Yellow Enamel Pyramid Earrings. Tight hold, big impact. Measurements: 28mm wide. Clip on closure.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Vintage David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: David Webb Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 0.75 inches Width: 22.30 mm Weight: 18.92 grams Ladies DAVID WEBB designer made hammer finished 18K yellow ...
Gold, 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
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
