Known worldwide by the design of its jewels and by the pioneer initiatives that are part of its history, H.Stern can be found in the main capital cities in the world, like New York, Paris, London, Moscow, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Frankfurt, Seoul and Shangai. The brand was founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1945 by Hans Stern (1922-2007) and can be found in 32 countries within 289 stores and is responsible for all the stages of production. The jewels are designed and created in goldsmith shops located in Rio and in São Paulo, and are made by approximately 300 artisans, most of which learned the trade in H.Stern itself, where the art has been developed through decades.