*H. Stern 1960 Mid Century Dome Ring in 18 Kt Gold with 35.4 Cts in Diamonds & Onyx

Cocktail Ring designed by H. Stern.

Very chic piece, created in Brazil by the jewelry house of Stern during the mid-century period, circa 1960. This bombe cocktail ring has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats, with high polished finish. It is mount on top, with a fluted cabochon cut (16 x 20 x 14 mm), carved from natural black onyx of about 35 carats and a linear pave set with 13 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.40 carats, F/G color, VS-2 clarity.

Has a total weight of 15.4 Grams and the actual size is 7.5, sizeable. The top view measurements are 26mm by 16mm and raise 14mm over the finger.

Stamped, with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark, the serial numbers and signed in full, "S. .750 8215".

Hans Stern, the company was founded in Brazil by Hans Stern in the 1945. When he was a teenager, he and his family fled Nazi 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.

Note: This ring is one of the first creation by the Stern company, is a truly collector's piece.

They are in perfect condition. 

INVENTORY REF: R0000MAEN/.3701