An aquamarine dress ring, by H. Stern, the oval mixed-cut aquamarine in riased claw setting, to polished white precious metal mount, bearing maker’s mark ‘S’ and stamped ‘750’, cased, ring size Q. £500-£700

The jewellers H. Stern was founded in Brazil in 1945 by Hans Stern. Initially dealing in precious stones, they later moved into jewellery design. The firm is still family owned and their stores are located in Latin America, United States, Europe and Asia, although the headquarters and centre of manufacture remains in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 1949, H. Stern 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.