“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 Turquoise and Diamond Oval Clip-On Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb turquoise and diamond earrings in 18 karat yellow gold with stylized branch design. These clip-on earrings feature 2 oval c...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Sapphire Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise and Sapphire Earrings A pair of yellow gold earrings set with oval cabochon turquoise centers, surrounded by twisted gold wire loops, accented with ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Blue Turquoise Diamond Gold Platinum Oval Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18k gold and platinum earrings set with turquoise (16mm x 12mm) and approximately 0.48ctw of H/VS diamonds. The earrings measure 25mm x 20mm and weigh 30.3 grams. Marked: 900pt, 18k, Webb. DESIGNER: David Webb MATERIAL: 18k Gold, Platinum GEMSTONE: Turquoise, Diamonds WEIGHT: 30 grams DIMENSIONS: 25mm x 20mm *Note: earrings are designed for non-pierced ears David Webb: Formed in 1946 by partners David Webb and Nina Silberstein, David Webb Inc. created colorful jewelry...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Platinum
Gold Turquoise Sapphire and Topaz Drop Ear Clips by A. CLunn
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Turquoise Sapphire and Blue Topaz aDrop Ear Clips signed A. Clunn Elegant Ear clips in the style of David Webb from one of his most famous apprentices Andrew Clunn....
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Turquoise Clip-On Earrings, Late 20th Century
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
These earrings from David Webb feature a stunning combination of white enamel and turquoise, creating a striking contrast of vibrant colors. The turquoise measures approximately 11.4...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold/Platinum Persian Turquoise and Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These David Webb earrings feature vibrant, round turquoise cabochons centered within a bold, square-shaped 18K yellow gold frame, accented by four triangular platinum clusters set wi...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$9,500 / set
H 1.18 in D 0.55 in L 1.18 in
IVAN & CO. Modernist Turquoise Clips Earrings 18Kt Gold With 3.20 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Clips-on earrings designed by Ivan & Co. This is a classic pair of modernism clips-on earrings created by Ivan & Co. back in the late 1970's. They were carefully crafted in ...
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$31,800Sale Price|25% Off
David Webb Extraordinary Sapphire and Diamond Clip on Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb knows how to create exceptional jewelry with color stones, diamonds and enameling, and this pair of earrings is no exception. We would say it is more on a "classic" side, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$35,640
W 1 in L 1.5 in
David Webb Cabochon Turquoise and Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat Gold and Platinum
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Webb cabochon turquoise and diamond clip on earrings in 18k yellow gold and platinum, accompanied by a David Webb box and David Webb Certificate o...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-Century 18k Gold Clip-On Earrings with 1.00ct Blue Sapphires
Located in Stamford, CT
These stunning 1960's mid-century earrings feature approximately 24 round blue vibrant sapphires with a total carat weight of 1.00cts. The deep blue gemstones provide a striking cont...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Turquoise Diamond 18K Platinum Vintage Nest Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized bird nests with sweeping gold spray and centering turquoise cabochons Measuring 10.0 mm round - opaque bright robin's egg blue in color and prong set Accented by...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb 1980's Multi-Gem 18K Gold Platinum Vintage J-Hoop Ear-Clip Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as j-hoop style earrings comprised of platinum surmounts and graduated bezel set gemstones Diamonds weigh approximately 1.12 carats total G color with VS2 clarity and bead s...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960's Aquamarine Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Fanning Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fanning gold tendril spray with rounded tips surrounding a trillion cut aquamarine Weighing approximately 5.00 carats total - transparent light blue color with medium s...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 1960's Turquoise 18K Gold Vintage Quatrefoil Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as quatrefoil form with puffy terminals and twisted rope surround Centering 8.0 mm round carved turquoise spheres Opaque bright robin's egg blue in color With a high polish ...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Lapis Lazuli 18K Gold Vintage Twisted Rope Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering round-shaped lapis lazuli cabochons measuring 8.0 x 6.0 mm Opaque ultramarine blue in color with subtle gold pyrite flecking With puffed frame surround displaying grooved s...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1960's Basse-Taile Enamel 18K Gold Vintage Egg Ear-Clip Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as domed pear-shaped gold forms pierced as webbing motif over basse-taille enamel Transparent vibrant light blue and glossed over stipple engraving With high polished gold f...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
