H. Stern 1980 Diane Von Furstenberg Ring 18Kt Diamonds & Onyx

Geometric ring designed by Diane Von Furstenberg for H. Stern. Beautiful geometric ring, created by the Brazilian jewelry house of H. Stern. back in the late 1970's. This contemporary statement ring is extremely rare and was designed by Diane Von Furstenberg. Carefully crafted with multiples elements made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting, with 27 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.81 carats, G/H color, SI-1 clarity. Onyx: Mount with bars settings, with 6 free forms geometric elements, carved from natural black onyx. Weight: 27.25 Grams, (17.47 Dwt). Size: 7.5 and may be sized. Measurements: 42 mm by 28 mm (1.65 x 1.10 Inches) and raise 8 mm over the finger. Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark of the mark associated to Diane Von Furstenberg, the gold assay and signed, "S. .750 M". Hans Stern, the company was founded in Brazil by Hans Stern in the 1945. When he was a teenager, he and his family fled Nazi Germany and arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, penniless. Hans found a job at Cristab, a company that cut and exported gemstones. He loved the colorful semi-precious gems and learned all he could about the jewelry business. He also studied the languages he would need to succeed in the international gem trade. Part of Hans's job was visiting the mines. He became friendly with the miners and learned more about the gemstones from them. He pawned his precious accordion to buy gemst