Hans Stern was a prominent Brazilian jewellery designer and entrepreneur who is best known for founding H. Stern, one of the world's leading luxury jewellery brands. Born on October 1, 1922, in Essen, Germany, Stern moved to Brazil with his family in 1939 to escape the growing persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany.
In 1945, shortly after the end of World War II, Hans Stern founded H. Stern in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Initially, the company focused on importing and selling precious stones. However, Stern soon recognized the potential of Brazil's abundant gemstone resources and decided to establish his own manufacturing and design facilities.
Stern's vision was to create unique jewellery pieces that showcased the beauty of Brazilian gemstones. He began collaborating with local miners and artisans, exploring Brazil's rich variety of gemstones, including tourmalines, aquamarines, topazes, and amethysts. By incorporating these colourful gemstones into his more...
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