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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18K White Gold 1960s Bezel Set Jade Lever Back Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
- 18K white gold - Bezel set 10.8mmx7.8mm Jade - Lever-back design - 3.33 grams - 1960s This is a beautiful pair of bezel set jade lever-back earr...
Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
1925 Art Deco Carved Nephrite Jade Articulated Dangle Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
These delightful Art Deco jade earrings are sure to make you swoon! Fully articulated and in 14K yellow gold, you won’t find a pair quite like t...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1925 Art Deco Sterling Silver Marcasite and Carnelian Cherry Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a fantastic pair of original Art Deco earrings in sterling silver featuring bright marcasite and rich, amber-hued carnelian! The Art Deco influence is clear in the dramatic lines and intense color contrast of these earrings. The sterling silver serves...
Carnelian, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Contemporary 14k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
These gorgeous earrings are a pair of contemporary 14k white gold earrings with diamond and green emerald. It is truly hard to convey they sparkle and brilliance of these earrings th...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Pear Shaped Emerald and Diamond Earrings with AGL Report
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an impressive pair of outstanding pear-shaped Emerald earrings crafted in 14K white gold and surrounded by a sparkling burst of baguette and round diamonds. The breathtaking ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s 14K Rose Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Clip Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
These beautiful earrings from the 1950s are made from 14k rose gold with aquamarine and diamond. The unique design of these earrings allow for them to be worn on either ear, allowing...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings with Carved Turquoise Cabochons by Rick Martinez
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These exceptional dangle earrings by Navajo silversmith Rick Martinez showcase remarkable detail and masterful craftsmanship, reflecting a strong command of traditional techniques. ...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings with King’s Manassas Turquoise by Darrell Cadman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Renowned Navajo silversmith Darrell Cadman has created these exceptional signature dangle earrings, distinguished by their remarkable detail and masterful craftsmanship. Each earri...
Sterling Silver
Matl Sterling Earrings with Amethyst & Turquoise, MS-12 Artisan Mexico Silver
Located in North Attleboro, MA
These vintage Matl earrings capture the richly ornamented silverwork and gemstone combinations characteristic of the later evolution of the Matilde Poulat workshop. Each earring features a deeply colored pyramid-cut amethyst framed by natural turquoise cabochons, all set within the signature Matl scrollwork and articulated dangles. The hand-engraved marks matl, Mexico 925, and M. Regis 142073, together with the MS-12 stamped hallmark on the reverse, confirm mid-1970s to early 1980s Salas-period Matl workshop production. The MS-12 code denotes the specific artisan within the Salas atelier who fabricated these pieces. Bold, dimensional, and richly detailed, these earrings remain highly collectible examples of Mexican modernist jewelry...
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Silver Flower Turquoise Gemstone Dangle Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These 1970 flower motif dangle earrings are so versatile and fun! Sterling silver is sculpted alongside turquoise and, orange and purple stones into an intricate flower with dangling drops as the finishing touch. The colors of the stones in this are so vibrant and beautiful and really pop contrasting the silver. Style these with an Yves Saint Laurent bucket bag...
Valerie Aldrich Sterling Silver Inlay Earrings – Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
By Benny & Valerie Aldrich
Located in Tucson, AZ
Valerie Aldrich Sterling Silver Inlay Earrings – Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Lapis, Onyx, Coral – Native American Southwestern Handcrafted by renowned Southwest jeweler Valerie Aldri...
Sterling Silver
Bohemian Charm Handcrafted Turquoise and Gray Diamond Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Immerse yourself in the bohemian allure of Rossella Ugolini's Handcrafted Turquoise and Gray Diamond Earrings. These captivating earrings, handcr...
Diamond, Turquoise, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
