Famed jeweler, Stephen Dweck, attended the School of Visual Arts in NYC where he started hand carving stone bangles; leading to his jewelry career. Dweck’s first luxury line launched in Bergdorf Goodman on May of 1981 and was an immediate success. Dweck is known for setting semi-precious stones to bold silver, copper, and brass accessories. This month Dweck launched a more affordable line named Garden of Stephen to appeal to a younger generation. This collection features colorful pieces using stones such as lapis, onyx, and turquoise.
The Heart Dangle Earrings with Charms from the Garden of Stephen collection are perfect to wear during the holiday season. A lapis crescent moon, turquoise spade, and malachite flower charm all dangle from a red carnelian heart. The Heart Dangles are bronze gold plated and are 1.95” long. These earrings will add a splash of color to any ensemble. Buy though Bloomingdales for $250.

Tags: Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, Bronze, Carnelian, Charms, Crescent Moon, Flower, Gold Plated, Heart, Holidays, Lapis, Malachite, Onyx, School of Visual Arts, Semi-precious gems, Spade, Stone bangles, Turquoise
New York-based designer Kara Ross is known for her fine jewelry and handbag collections. Ross launched her jewelry
business after graduating from Georgetown and then attended the Gemological Institute of America to become an expert on stones. With this solid foundation in gemstones, she launched her jewelry business about 13 years ago and shortly thereafter had her first collection featured at five different Nieman Marcus stores. Three years later, Ross decided to create custom made high-end jewelry for distinguished clients. Now she designs handbags and fashion forward jewelry pieces made from gold and bronze.
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Tags: Amethyst, Bronze, Croc Print, Dome, Embossed, Enamel, Fine jewelry, Gemological Institute of America, Gemstones, Georgetown, Gold, Gold Plated, Handbags, Motif, New York, Nieman Marcus
DEAL OF THE WEEK!!!
Gunmetal is a type of bronze that was primarily used in the makings of guns. When gunmetal is used to make jewelry, it can create an antique feel. Most gunmetal is grey-black, metallic grey or very black.
Lisa Stewart’s Gunmetal Black Stone Ring has a grey to black hue with a design that’s original and pleasing. Two sets of three black stone clusters provide an elegant look to this ring. Stewart’s collections have been featured in publications such as InStyle, People, OK!, US Weekly, and Star among others. Buy the Gunmetal Black Stone Ring through Max & Chloe for $92 $46.

Tags: Antique feel, Black Stone, Bronze, Clusters, Gunmetal, Gunmetal Black Stone Ring, InStyle, Lisa Stewart, Max & Chloe, OK!, People, Ring, Star, US Weekly
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