“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 Yellow Gold White Enamel Gold Lozenge Clip On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite elegance of the David Webb Bombe Earrings, a timeless piece that embodies sophistication and artistry. Crafted from 18...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Domed Rock Crystal Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Impressive rock crystal earrings by David Webb. These earrings features an oval-shaped carved rock crystal quartz cabochon with a smooth surface. The faceted bottom settings designed...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Metro Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Comes to us from Metro Collection, by David Webb these fabolous white enamel earrings are made in a shape of a shield. Accented with round cut diamonds make these earrings your out a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Gold and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Gold And Diamond Earrings. 16 round cut diamonds in total weigh approx. 0.25cts. These earrings measure about 1.1 inches and fasten wi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Hammered GoldAndBlack Enamel Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The round button clip earrings by David Webb are a timeless and chic accessory, suitable for any age. These classic earrings feature a sophisticated design, with a hammered finish on...
Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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
David Webb 18k Gold Enamel Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Flushing, NY
DAVID WEBB 18K GOLD ENAMEL EARRINGS Designed as a pair of oval white enamel earrings, each decorated with textured 18K yellow gold crossed ribbon motifs, completed with clip backs. ...
18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Checkerboard Clip-On Earrings
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
Elevate your style with the classic David Webb bombe earrings. Their dramatic high dome shape creates a true statement piece. Crafted from pl...
Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb Hammered 18k Yellow Gold X Ear Clips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Hammered 18k Yellow Gold X Ear Clips Softly hammered 18 karat yellow gold, with X motif; marked Webb, 18k Size: width 2.8 cm, length 2.8 cm Total weight: 47.7 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Valentin Magro Modern 18Kt Yellow Gold Earrings with Carved Rock Quartz
By Valentin Magro
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of earrings designed by Valentin Magro. A modern sculptural pair, crafted in solid 18 karats of high polished yellow gold. They ...
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Classic Clip On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Black Enamel
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Clip-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful pair classic earrings, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of the American designer David Webb back in the...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
David Webb Carved Topaz and Black Enamel Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Dallas, TX
Floral motif carved topaz set in 18K yellow gold and black enamel. Wonderful for everyday wear and business attire. From the Skibell Estate Collection Stamped: ©WEBB 18K
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
