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.
Stephen Dweck Sterling Coral Flower Ring
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Flushing, NY
Stephen Dweck Sterling Coral Flower Ring Marked: Stephen Dweck STERLING Approximate Dimensions: 7.25 (Size) 1.4 inches (Length) 20.8 grams in we...
Coral, Silver
Stephen Dweck Sterling Gemstone Adam Beetle Ring
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Flushing, NY
Stephen Dweck Sterling Gemstone Adam Beetle Ring Marked: Stephen Dweck STERLING Approximate Dimensions: 7.5 (Size) 1.4 inches (Length) 29.3 grams in weight.
Silver
Stephen Dweck Blue Chalcedony Sterling Silver Earrings with Blue Agate Ring Set
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Stephen Dweck sterling silver beaded textured cocktail ring featuring blue chalcedony center and matching clip-back earrings with striped blue agate centers. Ring 1"H x .75"L. U.S. s...
Agate, Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Stone Sterling Silver Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is vintage Dweck, dated 92 inside shank of the Ring Bronze wash over the sterling. This is a Massive Vintage Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver R...
Sterling Silver
Antique 16k Yellow Gold Egyptian Revival Scarab Beetle Swivel Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique swivel ring is crafted in 16k yellow gold and features an Egyptian Revival scarab beetle motif. The detailed scarab design reflects the symbolic and artistic influence o...
Yellow Gold
Stephen Dweck Abalone & Rock Crystal Brass Ring
By Stephen Dweck
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Dweck Abalone & Rock Crystal Brass Ring The ring has a beautiful cabochon Rock Crystal over Abalone The top of the ring is 1.25" in Diameter The ring is a size 6, not sizable...
Rock Crystal, Brass
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18K YG Ring by Stephen Dweck with an Emerald Cut Ceylon Sapphire and Diamonds.
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This exquisite 18K yellow gold ring showcases a magnificent emerald-cut Ceylon sapphire at its center, celebrated for its rich, velvety blue hue and remarkable clarity. The elongated...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Barse Sterling Silver Turquoise Gemstone Ring Size 7 #21004
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Barse Sterling Silver Turquoise Gemstone Ring This vintage ring has a large rectangular turquoise stone (18.7 mm x 11.8 mm) set in sterling silver with elaborate filigree patterns b...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Sculptural Adam & Eve Paradise Ring
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully powerful erotic ring. The sculptural form portraying Adam & Eve clasping hands symbolizing original love. The ring shank resembles the belly ...
Peridot, 18k Gold
Stephen Dweck Bronze Wash Sterling Silver Smokey Quartz Ring 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Faceted Quartz Stone set in a Bronze wash over Sterling Silver. Set in Sterling Silver. Large Faceted Stone. Measures 1.03 in x .87 in and is a size 6.5. Stephen has long dr...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Gold Wash Jasper Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Dweck Ring. Gold Vermeil over Sterling silver, Parrot Jasper stone. Dated 1992 in the Shank, Hallmarked Sterling, Signed Stephen Dweck. Measuring a whopping 1.25in. top to ...
Jasper, Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Sterling silver Bronze Ring 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another Fantisitc Stephen Dweck Bronze wash over Sterling Ring. This is New old stock never Worn as is most of our jewelry. Lovely Green Stone. Been in storage this whole time. Measu...
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Stephen DWECK Citrine Sterling Silver Bronze ring New Never worn 1990s
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another fantastic early Stephen DWECK Citrine Bronze Ring New Old Stock. Sterling silver with a bronze overlay. Size 6. Measures 1.13 at the top to bottom x .95 in wide. Faceted Cit...
Citrine, Base Metal, Sterling Silver
Stephen Dweck Sterling Silver Lapis Ring 1992
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
A large Center Carved Lapis Stone dominates this Dweck Ring. The Stone is set in Sterling Silver. Dated 1992 inside the shank of Ring. Hallmarked Stephen Dweck / 925. Measures 1.10 ...
Sterling Silver