The loss of his father in World War I led to Pierre Sterlé’s mentorship under his uncle, who supported his ascension into the jewelry design world. At the height of his success, Sterlé designed for jewelry titans Boucheron, Chaumet and Ostertag. He won the De Beers Diamond Award three years in a row and operated out of an exclusive boutique in Paris that served the elite and royal families by appointment only.
His uncle was a Parisian jeweler on the rue de Castiglione. Sterlé started his own workshop at the age of 29 and spent five years designing for eminent Parisian jewelry houses on rue Sainte-Anne. By the mid-1940s, Sterlé had moved his atelier closer to the Place Vendôme to better serve his wealthy patrons, who included French author Colette, King Farouk of Egypt, the Maharani of Baroda and the Begum Aga Khan.
Sterlé had a remarkable ability to “knit gold” into woven masterpieces. His technical prowess was unmatched by anyone in Paris, and arguably the world. His “angel wire” technique, considered his signature style, incorporated gold into fine ropes that became link bracelets, cocktail rings and accents on decorative pins and brooches. The effect gave a sense of movement and life to the pieces, something Sterlé strived for in his attempts to make metal and precious gemstones less rigid and cold.
Two misfortunes derailed his business. The first was a failed venture into perfume, which resulted in having to sell many of his designs to Chaumet and New York jeweler Montreaux. Sterlé rebounded with a successful display at the 1966 Biennale in Paris, where he was the first modern jeweler ever invited. His second misstep was more damaging. He opened an exclusive shop on the rue Saint-Honoré in 1969. It was unsuccessful, and he was forced to declare bankruptcy, selling most of his stock to Chaumet in 1976.
Sterlé stayed on with the company as a consultant until his death two years later in 1978.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage Pierre Sterlé rings, earrings, bracelets and more.
Sterle Paris Single Cut Diamonds Pair of Bracelets 18k Yellow & White Gold 1950s
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional pair of vintage diamond bracelets by Sterlé Paris, offered in both 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold - a striking and highly collectible pairing from one of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
$1,460Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.11 in L 7 in
Brilliant 0.35 ct Diamond Minimalist Chain Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Bracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate sta...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron 18k yellow gold flexible diamond bracelet. The warm, lustrous gold and brilliant diamonds exudes a timeless appeal, while the subtle detailing demonstrates Boucheron's unwa...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier Paris 18K Bracelet Diamonds Vintage Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
Cartier Paris 18K Bracelet Diamonds Vintage Yellow Gold This Cartier Paris bracelet is made in 18k yellow gold, featuring a flexible curb-link design centered by an open loop motif ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Faceted Link Chain Bracelet
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Polished 18k white gold elongated interlaced links create a timeless brilliance for this bracelet. The bracelet measures 8.58 inches (length).
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$4,199Sale Price|30% Off
L 7.09 in
PANIM Diamond Briolette and Emerald 18k White Gold Dangling Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette And Emerald 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet Our dangling briolette-cut diamond bracelet is extremely wearable. Its versatility and classic design make it a great accompaniment to various occasions. Beautifully made with Briolette Cut Diamond. Its has a beautiful combination of Briolette diamonds as petals dangling between natural no heated emeralds...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fold Over White Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Chain Link Bracelet
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and white enamel join together to bring a glow for this bracelet. An intertwined pattern of flattened hexagonal strips alternate with flat discs. The hexagonal strips...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona Emerald White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stole Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, finely hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold bracelet set with 156 emeralds weighing 4.95 carats in total and 195 white diamonds weighing 11.43 car...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$43,572
W 0.87 in L 18.31 in
Fani Gioielli Vintage Ruby Diamond Convertible Necklace Pair Bracelets Rose Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
Fani Gioielli Vintage Ruby and Diamond Necklace Convertible into a Pair of Bracelets in 18 Kara Rose Gold, with Provenance, Italy, c. 2000. The neckla...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
L 7.09 in
PANIM Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Dangling Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Panim Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Dangling Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold Our dangling rose-cut diamond bracelet is extremely wearable. Its versatility and classic design make it a great accompaniment to various occasions. Beautifully made with Drilled Rose Cut Diamond, Lock is specially made with pave diamond setting. Its has a beautiful combination of Rosecut diamonds as petals dangling between Natural Blue no heated Ruby...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,199Sale Price|30% Off
L 7.09 in
Panim Briolette Diamond and Sapphire 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Briolette Diamond And Sapphire 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet Our dangling briolette-cut diamond bracelet is extremely wearable. Its versa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$32,957 / item
Emerald Cut 18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Emerald Cut 18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet is the perfect blend of elegance and timeless beauty. Featuring natural diamonds with a brilliant round cut, it radi...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s–1960s 18k White Gold Pavé Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Roma, RM
An extraordinary and highly refined diamond bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold, dating to the 1950s–1960s, distinguished by an elegant architectural design composed of articulat...
Diamond, White Gold
An 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Sterlé Bracelet
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An elegant 18 carat yellow and white gold and platinum textured bracelet with a invisible lock. signed and numbered: Sterlé, Paris, 2.934. France, circa 1960. weight: 68.73 g length...
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sterle Paris 18k Pink Gold Roll Bracelet
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in San Antonio, TX
Sterle Paris 18k Pink Gold Roll Bracelet, Circa 1940's
18k Gold
1960s signed Pierre Sterlé Bracelet - yellow gold and platinum.
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
Sterlé bracelet. Made in France circa 1960. Made in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Signed and numbered - Sterlé PARIS 4132. 18cm long plus one extra...
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pierre Sterlé Gold Link Bracelet
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Pierre Sterlé Materials: 18 karat Yellow and White Gold Weight: 50.9 grams Measurement: 7 1/2" x 1/2" Hallmarks: STERLE A stylish Pierre Sterlé link bracelet made of 18k ...
Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Sterle Gold Link Bracelet
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bold yet elegant bracelet created by Pierre Sterle in France in the 1970's. Classic, timeless and wearable, it is a great addition to your jewelry collection. It can be worn separate...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Sterle Gold Bracelet
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in London, GB
A Sterle gold link bracelet, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Sterle Paris and numbered. Circa 1940's Pierre Sterlé (1905–1978) was a French jeweller, known as the 'couturier of jewe...
18k Gold
1940s Sterle Paris gold link bracelet
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in London, GB
A Sterle gold link bracelet, mounted in 18ct gold, signed Sterle Paris and numbered.
18k Gold
Sterle Two Tone Gold Bracelet c1965
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A good-looking bracelet by Pierre Sterle. The 5/8" tapering to 1/4" textured hinged bangle bracelet in 18k white and yellow gold. A very easy bracelet for everything. Looks great wit...
18k Gold
Sterle Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond bracelet, Signed Modele Sterle Paris 18K © montreaux, Circa 1960s. The bracelet is designed as graduated sections of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
STERLE yellow gold and platinum bracelet
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An elegant 18 carat gold and platinum textured bracelet with a small cabochon cut ruby accentuating the lock, master's mark: Sterle, Paris, circa 1960. length: 17.5 x 1.5 cm. wei...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
STERLE, Paris striking yellow gold and diamond bracelet.
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond bracelet. Sterle, Paris.
Diamond, 18k Gold
STERLE Platinum & Gold Bangle
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in San Antonio, TX
18 kt. gold and platinum hinged bangle. Signed STERLE FRANCE 750.
18k Gold, Platinum