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.
Borinut, Smooth Whiskey, Gold Hair Rutilated Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Borinut, Smooth Whiskey, Gold Hair Rutilated, Yellow Carnelian, Smoky Quartz, Smooth Aquamarine Necklace in Sterling Silver
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Multi-Hued Pearls Baroque, Keshi Pearls, Rose Quartz Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Indulge in the enchanting allure of our Multi-Hued Pearls Baroque and Keshi Pearls and Smoky and Rose Quartz Necklace in Sterling Silver. Each pearl, ranging in exquisite hues, is me...
Sterling Silver
Multi-Hued Pearls and Natural Quartz Engraved Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Multi-Hued Pearls and Natural Quartz Engraved Necklace in Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Multi-Strand Blue Coral Brass Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Dweck 3 Strand Necklace The necklace is brass There is blue coral, Smokey quartz, agate, pearls, etc. The necklace is 19" Long The necklace weighs 183.9 grams
Agate, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Brass
Stephen Dweck Long Carnelian and Agate Brass Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Dweck Long Necklace The necklace is brass There is Smokey Topaz, Agate, Crystal, etc. The necklace is 33" Long The necklace weighs 258.2 grams
Agate, Carnelian, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Brass
Stephen Dweck Long Quartz and Blue Coral Brass Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Dweck Long Necklace The necklace is brass There is Blue Coral, Topaz, Cultured Pearl, Agate, Crystal, Tiger Eye, etc. The necklace is 30" Long The necklace weighs 225.4 grams
Agate, Coral, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tiger's Eye, Topaz, Brass
Pearl Amethyst And Smoky Quartz Necklace In Sterling Silver - 36 Inches
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Pearl Amethyst And Smoky Quartz Necklace In Sterling Silver - 36 Inches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Stephen DWECK Sterling Necklace 5 strand stone bib 1990s One of a Kind
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Adam the beetle shown on the front of this great stephen Dweck piece. Bronze in color. Measures 16 inches end to end and can be made smaller depending on what link you attach to. Th...
Sterling Silver
$20,765Sale Price|30% Off
One of a Kind, 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Necklace by Stephen Dweck
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This exquisite Ruby and Diamond Necklace is the definition of luxury, featuring radiant graduated ruby beads accented with rich 18K yellow gold stations set with just the right touch...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$26,428Sale Price|30% Off
One of a Kind Druzy and Sapphire Necklace by Stephen Dweck
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This one-of-a-kind 8-carat Druzy Necklace by Stephen Dweck is a testament to his eye for extraordinary natural beauty and his skill in jewelry design. The necklace features a central...
Citrine, Sapphire, Druzy, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hubei Turquoise Bead Necklace with Diamond White Gold 14 Karat Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite hubei turquoise bead necklace featuring a single strand of 20mm turquoise beads in gorgeous teal, green, and earth tones....
14k Gold, White Gold
$1,344Sale Price|27% Off
Dm 0.79 in L 18.51 in
Large Genuine Amethyst 20mm Bead Necklace with Sterling Silver Beads, 18.5"
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant amethyst necklace! Features 20mm genuine amethyst beads on a violet-colored knotted string, accented with sterling silver 7.5mm beads. This princess-length necklace is fas...
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
7 Pearl Chain Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Necklace Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 4.3 Grams Necklace Length: 16" Pearl Type: Akoya Pearls Pearl Bead Diameter : 6 mm Stamped: "K18" Conditi...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1970s Ball Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT early necklace featuring faux amber and faux horn graduated resin ball beads. Created by the French parurier ROGER SCEMEMA in the 1970s. S hook closure. Embosse...
Vintage Russian Baltic Amber Orange Graduated Bead Necklace w Bead Screw Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A stunning strand of authentic Baltic cognac amber, hand-carved and polished into warm, glowing beads that radiate the unmistakable inner “sunshine” of genuine amber. Each bead displays natural inclusions, organic texture, and the signature golden luminescence only found in true fossilized resin. The beads are beautifully graduated, transitioning gracefully from smaller near the clasp to generously rounded center beads. The necklace closes with a matching amber screw clasp, confirming period authenticity and hand-crafted assembly. This is a rare and collectible example of mid-century Baltic amber...
Amber
Rare Chanel Long Runway Pearls by Maison Gripoix
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare and amazing long Chanel Runway pearls by Maison Gripoix from the early 1990's. Hand made poured glass Star motif station by Maison Gripoix paired with ruby pate de verre beads a...
Bronze
Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 5 strands Heishi Necklace with discs of graduated Turquoise and shell 11.66 mm down to 4mm attached to large Turquoise stations then onto more turquoise beads. Sterling silv...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Yves Saint Laurent African Inspired Multi-Strand Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Very rare unusual multi strand necklace recalling certain designs of the dresses from the YSL 1967 haute couture African collection. Crafted with wood, variou...
Base Metal
$938
H 19 in W 0.25 in D 0.25 in L 27.5 in
Jade glass bead and clear paste lariatt-style necklace/sautoir, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An elegant and eye catching long sautoir, in a soft 'jade' green, from France, in the 1920s. Made from imitation jade glass round beads, and clear paste rondelles, caps and balls, it...
Base Metal
Very Bold Chunky Turquoise Necklace. Iris Apfel Style
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very Bold Chunky Turquoise Necklace. Iris Apfel Style. Great Statement With A Simple White Blouse.
Turquoise
Multi strand shell and wooden bead necklace, 1980s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
This very large, highly flamboyant and decorative necklace, with large central gilded shell pendant, made from cream and gilded wooden round beads, and gilded shells of assorted shap...
Gilt Metal
$345
H 2 in W 2 in L 26 in
Costume Faux Turquoise and Coral Multi-Strand Ethnic Beaded Statement Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Multi-strand statement necklace featuring brass and wood accents placed between plastic turquoise- and coral-hued beads.
Brass
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Stephen Dweck Material: sterling silver Weight: 255.50 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 34-inches long
Agate, Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1980's STEPHEN DWECK long apple coral necklace on bronze chain
By Stephen Dweck
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Long oversized apple coral beaded necklace on bronze chain designed by Stephen Dweck dating to the late 1980's purchased at Bergdorf Goodman. Necklace meas...
Coral, Bronze
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Stephen Dweck Material: sterling silver Weight: 255.50 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 34-inches long
Agate, Pearl, Quartz, Sterling Silver
STEPHEN DWECK Multi Stone Quartz Amazonite Sterling Silver Link Pendant Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Thiensville, WI
STEPHEN DWECK Multi Stone Quartz Amazonite Sterling Silver Link Pendant Necklace Brand / Manufacturer: Stephen Dweck Style: Multi stone link pendant neck...
Stephen Dweck Coral and Turquoise Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Stephen Dweck necklace has 11 strands of turquoise and coral. It has a silver closure and different size and shaped beads. This necklace is in excellent condition. Measurement...
Stephen Dweck Intaglio Turquoise and Crystal Quartz Bronze Stone Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Stephen Dweck necklace has engraved turquoise and blue crystal quartz stones. Some of these stones have a flower engraved in them. The chain and closure are bronze. This necklac...
Stephen Dweck V cascade necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
Way ahead of his time & back in style again. Four graduated strands of stone beads connected by brass links hanging from a signature Clasp. Combination of agate beads, carved carne...
Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Quartz
Stephen Dweck Carved Bone Multistrand necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Toronto, ON
Stephen Dweck carved bone multi-strand choker necklace. Japanese netsuke inspired motif with koi fish and flowers. 9 strands. Shortest strand is 16". Excellent condition. To purc...