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Founded by Hans Stern in 1945.1
Private company
Logo: HStern, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Jewellery chain store (1945)
H. Stern is a Brazilian luxury jewellery house headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, from where the handmade production of all its jewellery is controlled. The house was founded in 1945 by German-Jewish immigrant Hans Stern. H. Stern initially specialized in precious stones before moving to design focused jewelry.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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H. Stern is a Brazilian luxury jewellery house headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, from where the handmade production of all its jewellery is controlled. The house was founded in 1945 by German-Jewish immigrant Hans Stern. H. Stern initially specialized in precious stones before moving to design focused jewelry. Its first store opened on the Rio de Janeiro docks in 1949, the point of arrival for international passengers on cruise ships. The family owned company does not disclose its sales but it has over 150 stores, located in Latin America, United States, Europe & Asia.2
Founded by Hans Stern in 1945.1
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