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Pierre Sterlé Rings

French, 1905-1978

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. 

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Creator: Pierre Sterlé
Sterle Paris 3.70 carat old European cut diamond 18k gold enamel engagement ring
Sterle Paris 3.70 carat old European cut diamond 18k gold enamel engagement ring

Sterle Paris 3.70 carat old European cut diamond 18k gold enamel engagement ring

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Sterle sapphire and diamond dress ring, French, circa 1950.

Sterle sapphire and diamond dress ring, French, circa 1950.

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Pierre Sterlé Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum, Circa 1950
Pierre Sterlé Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum, Circa 1950

Pierre Sterlé Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum, Circa 1950

By Pierre Sterlé

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A Pierre Sterlé opal and diamond cocktail ring in platinum, circa 1950. This impressive ring is set to its centre with an exceptional oval shaped cabochon of 19.87 carats approximat...

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Sterle 18K Yellow Gold Elongated Multi Coral Estate Ring. Unique and dramatic design. Coral and yellow Gold ring by Pierre Sterlé. French ma...

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Pierre Sterlé rings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Pierre Sterlé rings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Pierre Sterlé jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Pierre Sterlé diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 3 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider rings by O.J. Perrin, Pierre Cardin, and Suzanne Belperron. Prices for Pierre Sterlé rings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30,660 and tops out at $36,545, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $32,500.