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Vintage Stephen Dweck Abalone & Rock Crystal Doublet Ring
$595.00
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A miniature ocean, captured under a rock crystal dome. This vintage 1990s Stephen Dweck ring sits at the intersection of fine art and fine jewelry.
He launched his jewelry business in Brooklyn in 1981, known for an unconventional approach to gemstones and pairing materials in unexpected ways. Each stone tells its own story, a philosophy that has made Dweck a world-renowned artist with pieces featured in art museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
In this ring, iridescent abalone floats beneath rock crystal. To me, it feels like looking straight down into the depths of the ocean to see sparkling treasure at the bottom.
OBJECT RECORD
| Era |
Vintage, c. 1990s |
|
Materials |
Bronze 1.25" × 0.75" oval abalone and rock crystal doublet cabochon |
| Origin |
Stephen Dweck, c. 1990, Brooklyn, New York |
| Condition |
Very good; light scratches and tarnish commensurate with age |
| Dimensions |
1.1" × 1.25" head, 4mm shank |
| Ring Size |
7.25 |
| Hallmarks |
Maker’s mark |
Return policy
All items sold by Tarnish Fine are one-of-a-kind antique and vintage pieces. Purchases can returned or exchanged within 10 days of delivery in unworn condition.
Shipping
Your Tarnish acquisition ships from our studio in Boston, Massachusetts within 1–3 business days. Each piece is packaged with archival materials from TALAS in Brooklyn to be reused for your heirlooms.
Condition & Authenticity
We practice minimal restoration, preserving original materials and evidence of age wherever possible. We clean and lightly polish every piece, with any further work explicitly disclosed. Each acquisition is individually evaluated and extensively researched. We list everything we know, but please write to us if you have any further questions.
Tarnish Fine is an independent jewelry shop and editorial project based in Boston, specializing in antique and vintage jewelry selected for its material character, history, and wear.
Every acquisition is personally sourced, examined, photographed, and documented by founder and curator India Mackinson.
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