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 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
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
Vintage 1940-50's Large Angel Skin Coral Bead Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Fabulous strand of graduated natural coral—vintage angel skin coral beads with a silver and coral bead adorned clasp. The necklace is a chunky choker style of graduated bead...
Coral, Silver
1981 Chanel Cut Crystal and Pearl Sautoir
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful and highly collectable long Chanel sautoir dating from 1981. No clasp, goes over the head and can be worn long or layered. Red cut crystal and faux pearls in a gold tone metal setting. Small circular gold Chanel tag...
Pearl
GIA Certified Natural Salmon Coral Yellow Gold Beaded Multi-Strand Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural untreated GIA certified salmon coral multi-strand graduated necklace. 14k yellow gold catch. Freshly strung. 22-24 inches. 51 red mottled pinkish orange coral beads...
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,300
W 1.5 in L 18.5 in
Beaded Double-Strand Necklace of Flourite & Pranite by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A nicely dimensional double-strand necklace of natural flourite in a spear shape with a range of colors from soft greet, blue and lavender. Sterling silver end caps and round pranit...
Fluorite, Sterling Silver
$4,300
W 2 in L 19.5 in
Labradorite, Blue Sapphire 22K Gold Beaded Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A cluster of faceted marquise-shaped labradorite stones, blue sapphires and 22K gold comprise this beaded necklace. The Labradorite is a beautiful blue/gray color with great fire t...
Labradorite, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Baroque Pearl and Tanzanite Necklace by Deborah Lockhart Phillips
By Deborah Lockhart Phillips
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double strand of large, white, baroque pearls with faceted tanzanite beads and 18K gold spacers. Blush baroque pearls along the back. 18K gold S-hook clasp with center pearl. By...
Pearl, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
David Webb Crystal, Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, Enamel & Diamond Necklace Plat/18k
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
David Webb multi-strand necklace featuring cabochon turquoise, carved rock crystal, coral, turquoise and onyx beads, approximately 3.17 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds and black enamel, set in 18k gold and platinum. Fits up to a 16" neck. The center piece measures 2 1/8" long by 2 1/4" wide. This necklace is accompanied by a David Webb box...
Onyx, Turquoise, Diamond, Crystal, Coral, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold,...
Branch Coral and Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
4 strand genuine branch coral and faux pearl necklace. Luxurious drape. 24" x 1.5" with gilt slide clasp. Excellent condition. 1960's Italy. Domestic Sales Only.
Coral, Gold Plate
Yellow and Blue Sapphires Pearls Diamonds Rose Gold and Silver Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Very elegant multi-strand grey pearls (8mm) necklace composed of 5 grey pearl rows with 9K rose gold and silver dragonfly clasp (6.2 cm x 4 cm) embellished with diamonds and yellow b...
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi Sea Shell Motif Multi-Strand Runway Necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This amazing multi-strand necklace designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi was worn on the runway and features a cluster of cast resin sea shells encrusted with clear rhinestones.
$41,300
W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 17.5 in
Lightning Ridge Black Opal White Diamond Opal Triple Strand 21k Gold Necklace
By Eva Steinberg
Located in Dallas, TX
A wearable work of art by German jewellery maker Eva Steinberg, the one-of-a-kind Heavenly Opal Strands Necklace showcases a rare and exceptional ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Crystal, Black Opal, Gold,...
257 g Rock Crystal Multi-Strands Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Closure
Located in Napoli, Campania
Marvelous Multi-strands necklace realized with 5 strands of rock crystals and a flowery closure in 18k yellow gold. This necklace is totally handmade by Italian master godlsmiths Ro...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephen Dweck Stone and Sterling Silver Multi Strand Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful seven strand hard stone bead necklace by famous jewelry designer Stephen Dweck. The necklace has strands of carved white jasper beads, white and blue howlite, natural raw...
Aquamarine, Quartz, Jasper, Sterling Silver
Stephen DWECK Necklace Amethyst Sterling 32 strand stone bib New w Tags 1995
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Dweck Bronze Amethyst Drop Necklace, simply stunning! Necklace is made up of tiny amethyst beads 32 strands. Drop at the bottom is a faceted Amethyst. measures 17 inches end to end....
Amethyst
Stephen DWECK Sterling Multi 9 strand stone bib Necklace 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
This necklace is incredible!! It is heavy with a variety of gemstones made with high quality beads as well as sterling silver intertwined in the layering.. The 9 chains are anchored ...
Sterling Silver
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 Bronze Multistrand Chain Necklace
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Thiensville, WI
Stephen Dweck bronze multi-strand chain necklace. Eleven strands of varying sizes and styles of cable, double cable, bar, and figaro cable chains....
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 Sterling Double Strand Necklace New Old Stock 1997
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Sterling silver necklace made up of Rock Crystal over grey Mother of Pearl backing / Black Dendrite / Quartz / Hematite and Black Jet Stunning piece New Old stock, never worn tags...
Stephen Dweck Multi Strand Stone Necklace New Old Stock
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Multi Strand choker of Amethyst, adventurine, Ryolite, Liopidolite set in a bronze shell shaped clasp 6 strands Measuring 16" end to end then drops to 18" New Old stock 95% of ...
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone