Jewellery, Watches, Antiquities and Objects of Vertu

A line bracelet and half hoop ring multi gem set suite, by H. Stern, both channel set with a rainbow suite of square-cut semi-precious gems, mounted in yellow precious metal, both stamped ‘750’ and bearing maker’s mark ‘H.S’, bracelet length 17.5cm, ring size L. £800-£1,200

H. Stern was founded in Brazil in 1945 by Hans Stern. Initially dealing in precious stones they later moved to design jewellery. The firm is still family owned and stores located in Latin America, United States, Europe & Asia, although the headquartered and centre of manufacture is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 1949 H. Stern store opened a store on the Rio de Janeiro docks, the point of arrival for international passengers on cruise ships.

The firm is focused on creating and promoting an international interest in the finest semi-precious coloured stones, such aquamarine, tourmaline, etc., many of which are sourced ‘locally’, in Brazil.