“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.
Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 14k, American. A stylish twist on the classic diamond hoop earring, their refined oval shape creates a sleek silhouette. Effortlessly dressing up or down, the 3.0 carats...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, American. A stylish twist on the classic hoop, these refined 18k yellow gold earrings have a sleek, sophisticated look. Perfect in scale and set with 2.80 carats of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectacular Diamond Hoops
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, American. A stylish twist on the classic diamond hoop, this refined pair of oval hoop earrings have sleek sophisticated silhouettes. Perfect in scale and set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond-set Hoops
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2005, 18k, by Tiffany & Co., New York. These chic diamond hoops by Tiffany & Co. are all about the diamonds! Set with 2.79 carats of brilliant white diamonds (G color VS clari...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 14k, American. A stylish twist on the classic, this refined pair of yellow-gold hoops have elegantly, sparkly silhouettes. Perfect in scale and set with 1.55 carats of...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Spectacular Diamond Hoops
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, American. A stylish twist on the classic diamond hoop, this refined pair of oval hoop earrings has a sleek, sophisticated silhouette. Small in scale but very large...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow gold Diamond Hoop angled shape clip earring, David Webb. The Hoops contain 6 round diamonds weighing approximately 1.00ct. The hoops are made for clip earrings but c...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s David Webb 5.00 Carat Diamond and Gold Rope Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 5.00 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1970s
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These David Webb hoop earrings are crafted in polished 18k yellow gold and feature a whimsical scattered pattern of sparkling diamond clusters set. There are 30 round diamonds that ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Diamond Pavé Hoop Earrings
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Bethesda, MD
These exquisite Oscar Heyman hoop earrings exemplify the renowned jeweler’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Expertly handcrafted in 18 karat gold, each...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diana M. Custom 8.05 Cts. Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold, 0.75" inside-out hoop earrings adorned with 8.05 cts tw of round diamonds (16 stones)
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diana M. 18KT Yellow Gold Inside-Out Diamond Hoop Earrings, 7.50 Carats TW
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite 18KT yellow gold inside-out hoop earrings feature 16 round diamonds totaling 7.50 carats. The diamonds are set along the inside and outside of the hoops, creating bri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
