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Overview
A rare, masterwork 'One of a Kind' studio bracelet by celebrated American jewelry designer Stephen Dweck, numbered #11728 30. Crafted in heavy sterling silver with a toggle closure, it showcases five distinct natural specimens including a carved floral coral plaque, blister/mabe pearl, rutilated quartz, and banded hardstones.
Story
Dubbed 'The Romancer of the Stones,' Stephen Dweck debuted in NYC in 1981, revolutionizing wearable art. Each numbered 'One of a Kind' piece was individually curated around rare, unrepeatable mineral specimens.
Maker / Origin
Stephen Dweck trained in fine arts and sculpture at the School of Visual Arts in New York before turning his sculptural eye to high-end jewelry. Championed by Bergdorf Goodman and coveted globally, his designs combine classical antiquity, Renaissance opulence, and organic geology into sculptural wearable art.
Condition & Value
Appears in excellent estate condition with crisp hallmarks and intact bezels; light, natural surface micro-scratches on the reverse sterling plates typical of gentle wear. Excellent condition preserves top collector value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.