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Overview
An authentic 'One of a Kind' studio bracelet by celebrated American jewelry designer Stephen Dweck, handcrafted in heavy sterling silver with five distinct gemstone stations. The curated assemblage includes a carved salmon coral plaque, blister/mabé pearl, rutilated quartz, and sculptural cabochons secured with a signature toggle clasp.
Story
Created in New York in 2001, this numbered masterwork (#11728) exemplifies Stephen Dweck's philosophy of treating unusual geological specimens as wearable sculpture, uniting carved coral, rutilated quartz, and blister pearl.
Maker / Origin
Known in the fashion world as 'The Romancer of the Stones,' Brooklyn-born sculptor Stephen Dweck launched his jewelry line in 1981 after Geoffrey Beene selected his hand-carved stone pieces for the runway.
Condition & Value
Very good to excellent condition. Natural inclusions in stones are intentional and original to design; silver exhibits light surface handling marks and desirable gentle patina. Excellent condition maintains strong 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.