Brazilian luxury jeweler celebrated for its pioneering use of colored gemstones and an art-inspired, design-forward approach.
ORIGIN
Brazil
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in 1945 in Rio de Janeiro by German immigrant Hans Stern, HStern is a Brazilian luxury jewelry house that rose to international fame by championing the beauty of Brazilian colored gemstones. Hans Stern was a pioneer, building a market for stones like aquamarines, amethysts, and tourmalines, which were previously overlooked by the traditional jewelry industry. He earned the title “king of colored gems” for his passion and his commitment to quality, establishing one of the first gemological labs in South America to certify his stones. The brand’s first boutique opened on the Rio docks to cater to international cruise passengers, and it quickly gained a reputation for its vibrant, unique pieces.