H. STERN By Diane Von Furstenberg Sculptural Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold & Quartzes
Sculptural ring designed by Diane Von Furstenberg for H. Stern.
This contemporary cocktail ring was created by the iconic Brazilian jewelry house of Hans Stern, back in the 1990. The beautiful statement ring was originally designed by Diane Von Furstenberg for the company and crafted with a bold look in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with a delicate brushed finish. It is embellished on top with one faceted translucent rock quartz and two pink quartzes at the sides. Diane von Fürstenberg, born Diane Simone Michelle Halfin in Brussels in 1946. She is a Belgian-American fashion designer very well known for her famous wrap-cut dresses.
Rock Quartz: Mount on top in a bezel setting, with 1 rectangular cushion faceted cut carved from natural translucent rock quartz, with a weight of about 16 carats.
Pink Quartz: Mount at the sides in bezel settings, with 2 trillion faceted cuts carved from natural pink quartzes, with a combined weight of about 3 carats.
Weight: 22.25 Grams, (14.27 Dwt).
Size: 7 and may be sized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 30 mm by 19 mm (1.18 x 0.75 Inches) and raise 8 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark of for Diane Von Furstenberg, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold assay and signed as follows, "H. STERN S. .750 M".
Hans Stern
The company was founded in Brazil by Hans Stern in the 1945. When he was a teenager, he and his family fled Germany and arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, penniless. Hans found a job at Cristab, a company that cut and exported gemstones. He loved the colorful semi-precious gems and learned all he could about the jewelry business. He also studied the languages he would need to succeed in the international gem trade. Part of Hans's job was visiting the mines. He became friendly with the miners and learned more about the gemstones from them. He pawned his precious accordion to buy gemstones on the consignment. He was still a young man when he founded his own company, H. Stern, his first shop established on the docks where international passengers disembarked from the cruise ships. Hans wanted Brazil to be known as the “Land of the Colored Gemstone,” and today, more than half of the colored gems in the world are mined in Brazil. The turning point in his career came when the Nicaraguan dictator, Anastasio Somoza, visited the struggling jeweler's shop and bought a distinctive aquamarine necklace for $20,000. Hans's reputation soared. His creations captured the free-spirited, colorful, creative essence of the Brazil. Now his son Roberto Stern is ruling the worldwide company.
Collateral: This H. Stern ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this H. Stern ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 3 gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R022325MENS/.5348
