Stephen Dweck Brooches
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.
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1980s American Vintage Stephen Dweck Brooches
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1990s American Stephen Dweck Brooches
Sterling Silver
1990s American Stephen Dweck Brooches
1980s American Vintage Stephen Dweck Brooches
Carnelian
Late 20th Century Stephen Dweck Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Stephen Dweck Brooches
Agate, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stephen Dweck Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Stephen Dweck Brooches
Coral, Gold
1990s American Stephen Dweck Brooches
Jasper, Sterling Silver
1960s American Retro Vintage Stephen Dweck Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Stephen Dweck Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Stephen Dweck Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Stephen Dweck Brooches
Coral, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Stephen Dweck Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Stephen Dweck Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Stephen Dweck Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Unknown Vintage Stephen Dweck Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Stephen Dweck Brooches
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Stephen Dweck Brooches
Pearl, Quartz, Druzy, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Stephen Dweck Brooches
Iolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s American Stephen Dweck Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Stephen Dweck Brooches
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Stephen Dweck Brooches
Other, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Stephen Dweck Brooches
Crystal, Other, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Stephen Dweck Brooches
1990s American Stephen Dweck Brooches
Amber, Garnet
1990s American Stephen Dweck Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Stephen Dweck Brooches
Amber, Topaz, Sterling Silver