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.
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Bead Necklace by Barbara Heinrich
By Barbara Heinrich
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This luxurious necklace features smooth ruby beads with a total carat weight of 110.89 cttw. This elegant piece is adorned with small lentil spacers and a wavy toggle clasp, all craf...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Red Spinel Bead Necklace by Paula Crevoshay
By Paula Crevoshay
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This extraordinary 18K yellow gold spinel necklace by renowned designer Paula Crevoshay is a celebration of color, craftsmanship, and rarity. Featuring an impressive strand of natura...
Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond 18" Necklace by Erica Courtney – 18.52 CTW Oval
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Discover Erica Courtney’s 18K Yellow Gold Kali Ring, an extraordinary one-of-a-kind statement piece featuring a 12.14-carat Asscher-cut Mahenge garnet. The gemstone commands attention with its geometric faceting and presence, while sparkling diamonds enhance the design with brilliance. Crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, this designer ring is finished with gold beads and is available in size 7.5. The Kali Ring exemplifies Erica Courtney’s talent for pairing rare colored gemstones with feminine artistry. For three decades, Courtney has defined luxury through her Drop Dead Gorgeous® collection, featuring gemstones, whimsical designs, intricate details, and craftsmanship. Her passion for gemstones, sourced from exotic destinations, makes this Mahenge garnet ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold & Black Diamond Graduated Bead Necklace by Paula Crevoshay
By Paula Crevoshay
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This striking 18K yellow gold black diamond necklace by Paula Crevoshay is a bold expression of modern elegance and masterful gemstone design. Featuring an impressive strand of gradu...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Black Diamond Bead Necklace by Paula Crevoshay, 20"
By Paula Crevoshay
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This refined 18K yellow gold black diamond 20" bead necklace by Paula Crevoshay captures a quieter, more intimate expression of luxury. Designed with meticulously selected faceted b...
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Sepkus 18K Gold “Flora” Tundra Garnet 38" Necklace
By Alex Sepkus
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Alex Sepkus 18K Yellow Gold 38-Inch “Flora” Necklace with Rondelles and Tundra Garnet Beads is an expression of organic inspiration and meticulous craftsmanship. Tundra garnet be...
Garnet, 18k Gold
ITALIAN Modernist Graduated Beads Necklace In 14Kt Yellow Gold With 86 Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
A modernist Italian necklace with graduated rubies. This is an elegant and versatile graduated-beads necklace, expertly crafted in Italy with 14-karat yellow gold wirework and adorn...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Ruby Bead & 14K Yellow Gold Choker Necklace 16 Inch Gemstone Statement
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this elegant Natural Ruby Bead Choker Necklace, beautifully crafted with vibrant 4mm natural ruby beads accented by polished 4mm 14K yellow gold ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sugelite Beaded Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Accents, 19 Inches
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pretty necklace features beautiful 6.50mm round sugelite beads accented with 18k yellow gold. Sugelite is a natural mineral occurring in varying shades of vivid "grape" purple....
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Beaded Necklace 14 1/4" - 14k Beads
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Garnets Carat(s): NA Cut: Beads Color: Purplish Red Necklace Style: Beaded Fastening Type: Spring Ring Clasp Measurements Length...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Ruby, Diamond and Lacquer Pendant Necklace on Long Chain
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
RUBY, DIAMOND AND LACQUER PENDANT, DAVID WEBB Cabochon ruby, circular-cut diamonds, black lacquer, platinum and gold, pendant 5.6 cm, necklace 86.0 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Luxury Ruby Strand Bead Necklace 16-inch with Diamonds 13.5 TDW
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Necklace Features 5 Rows of Briolette-Cut Ruby Beads Interspersed with 18k Yellow Matte Gold Spacers and X Motifs Length of Necklace = 16" (Includes additional 1" or so of adjustable...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
