French jeweler Pierre Sterle

French jeweler Pierre Sterle
Born into a privileged family of bankers, Pierre Sterlé (1905–1978) was not destined to continue the family business. His father died during the First World War, and the boy was raised by his uncle, a well-known jeweler whose workshop was located on Castiglione Street in Paris. Thanks to his uncle, who instilled in the boy a love of art, he discovered the universe that determined his future.
In 1934, Pierre Sterlé opened an unnamed workshop on rue Sainte-Anne in Paris and began designing pieces for renowned jewellery brands. Among them, in particular, Boucheron, Chaumet, Ostertag, and others. In addition, in 1939 he began to produce exclusive pieces for celebrities and private individuals.
In 1943 his studio moved to 43 avenue de l’Opera, near Place Vendôme. Approaching the world of high fashion, jewelry designer Pierre Sterle quickly gained an international clientele and reputation. In 1950, King Farouk of Egypt commissioned the crown for his wife, Queen Narriman. Shortly thereafter, royalty and the most important jewelry buyers of the day became regulars.
Noteworthy, it took Pierre almost ten years before he began to create under his own name.

French jeweler Pierre Sterle

Talented jeweler and artist, he, unfortunately, turned out to be not a very successful businessman, and by 1976 his shop went bankrupt. As a result, he had to sell all remaining jewelry to Montreaux (New York) and Chaumet. Those, in turn, putting their brand on the products, sold them at a higher price. Notably, Chaumet hired the 70-year-old designer as artistic advisor. However, without having worked in the company for two years, Pierre Sterle died.