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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Stephen Dweck Necklace Snake Amber Wood Necklace 1980s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Amber and Wood Snake Disc Necklace. This dates from the 1980s. Purchased and never worn. We have a lot of never worn Dweck on our storefront. Wood Disc Dwe...
Amber
Garnet Link Chain Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Indulge in the rich allure of this Garnet Link Chain Necklace, a stunning addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted with precision in sterling silver, each link of the chain showca...
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Medium White Baroque Pearl Long Single Strand Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Indulge in the timeless elegance of the Medium White Baroque Pearl Long Single Strand Necklace with Medium Oval Chain Link, a masterpiece crafted by Stephen Dweck. Each lustrous baro...
Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck "OOAK" Sterling Silver Disc Necklace 1980s Never worn
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a outstanding One of a Kind Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Disc Necklace. The disc measures 2.20 inches W x 2.24. Hallmarked on t...
Sterling Silver
Magnificent Emerald & Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Emerald & Diamond Necklace Emerald necklace with 23 pear shaped emeralds approximately 9.60 cts. 538 round diamonds approximately 28.45 cts 18k yellow gold Measuremen...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Extraordinary 23.05 Carat 18kt White Gold Long Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A genuine showstopper! This 18 karat white gold necklace features 23.05 carats of perfectly cut briolette diamonds expertly drilled so that the gold chain can link through the stones...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Paco Rabanne Style Vintage Swarovski Faceted Gray Crystal Bib Necklace French
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful french bib geometric necklace has been attributed to Paco Rabanne, but is not signed. The inter-connecting, geometric brass links are with with fine precision and the ...
Crystal
Antique Art Nouveau Krementz 18K Gold Coral & Freshwater Pearl Swag Necklace
By Krementz & Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely gorgeous antique swag necklace designed by Krementz that was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold during the art nouveau p...
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Important Giuliano Enamel Necklace
By Carlo and Arthur Giuliano
Located in London, GB
An Important Carlo and Arthur Giuliano enamel, diamond and sapphire necklace signed C & AG, the necklace comprising pierced feathered scrollwork sections finely enamelled with b...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Disc Lariat Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Disc Lariat Necklace Measurements: Height: 4 6/8 inches (center piece) Discs: 6/8 inch X 6/8 inch Wearable Length: 17 inc...
French Art Deco Bakelite Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco bakelite link necklace in varied shades of brown with chrome link stations. Necklace terminating in a large, floral carved bak...
Gilt Metal
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Arabesque Jewelled Enamel Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Arabesque Jewelled Enamel Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.75 inches (7 cm) Wearable Length: 15.94 inches, 16.92 inches, ...
Art Deco Crystal Flapper Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic and elegant crystal necklace from the Art Deco period with stone set links and a large crystal pendant drop. Pulls over head with no closure. 28" x .35,". drop adds 2". St...
Gilt Metal
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Intricate Medallion Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Intricate Medallion Necklace Measurements: Centerpiece Height: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Centerpiece Width: 1 3/8 inches (3.49 cm) Wearable Length: 16 4/8 i...
$1,199 / item
H 0.5 in W 1.25 in L 18 in
0.10 Carat Natural Diamond Handcuff Necklace 14 Karat White Gold G SI
By Morris & David
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Necklace 0.10CT G-H SI 14K White Gold Pave style , 3.8 grams 1/2 inch in height, 1 1/4 inch in width 14 Diam...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL "Chyc" Agate and Nugget Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL "Chyc" Agate and Nugget Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) Adjustable Length: 30.31 inches to 32 inches (77 cm to 81.5 cm) Total Length: 33....
$5,917
W 0.2 in L 49.22 in
Antique 1880 12K Gold Long Chain/Necklace with Tassel Links with Enamel Panel
Located in London, GB
Antique long chain/necklace with tassel ended links featuring an unusual enamelled panel, made in rare 12-carat yellow gold, circa 1880. Beautiful w...
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gubelin Gold Links Chain Necklace
By Gubelin
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gubelin 18 karat gold necklace with most unusual links. Each goes from narrow to a curved bulbous shape. Were it not for the sapphire , the clasp would be virtually invisible. The ne...
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Amber Ruby Cabochon Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Amber Ruby Cabochon Necklace Measurements: Height: 5/8 inch Wearable Length: 14 4/8 inches until 16 4/8 inches Feature...
Garnet Link Chain Necklace in Sterling Silver
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Indulge in the rich allure of this Garnet Link Chain Necklace, a stunning addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted with precision in sterling silver, each link of the chain showca...
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...