Stephen Dweck Bronze Ring
1990s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Bronze
1990s American Fashion Rings
Citrine, Base Metal
1990s American Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
1990s American Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Jade, Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1960s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s American Dome Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Native American Cluster Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Cocktail Rings
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Fashion Rings
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Fashion Rings
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
2010s American Dome Rings
Turquoise, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Dome Rings
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Stephen Dweck for sale on 1stDibs
Stephen Dweck is known as the “romancer of the stones” for his bold use of faceted gemstones and semiprecious stones in silver settings. The Brooklyn-born jeweler is inspired by a deep love of nature, handpicking gemstones and minerals, such as moonstones and white quartz, from around the world to create colorful, sculptural necklaces, earrings and other pieces that have been worn by the likes of Drew Barrymore and Barbara Walters.
“I use stones as an artist works with paints,” Dweck once told Robb Report. By selecting stones for their color, shape and other features, rather than just their value, no two pieces are alike, and each reflects a distinctive vision.
Dweck, who studied sculpture at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York, founded his eponymous house with a collection of stone bangles in 1981. He continues to operate his family-run business in the working-class neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. While his rings and other accessories can be found in major department stores like Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, he also consults with clients on special commissions from his atelier. Among his most unique details are the small “Adam” silver and bronze beetles that often adorn his pieces.
Despite being a relative newcomer to the scene — a few decades of operation is the blink of an eye in the jewelry world — Dweck’s pieces are already in impressive collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and the Dallas Museum of Art in Texas. They’ve also been seen on screen in such shows as Fox’s Empire.
Find a collection of vintage Stephen Dweck jewelry on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.