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167
Of gold drops and pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds
18k yellow and white gold
With maker’s mark for H. Stern
Ring size 6 ¼
estimate: $800–1,200
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The Dina Wind Collection
Sold to benefit the Dina Wind Art Foundation
Dina Wind was a global citizen and artist. Born and raised in Israel, she moved to the United States in 1963 with her husband Jerry, settling in Philadelphia. There she raised her family while studying at the University of Pennsylvania, the Barnes Foundation, and with Philadelphia artists Sam Feinstein, Tom Gaughan, and Leon Sitarchuk. Simultaneously, she began her own studio art practice, first in painting and then welded metal sculpture. She became best known as a fearless lady welder at a time when this was quite unusual. Her work is in the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Academyof Fine Arts, Woodmere Museum of Art, Grounds for Sculpture, WestCollection, Tel Aviv Museum and more.
She was a passionate advocate for the arts, sitting on many boards and believing in the “Power of Art” to help improve individuallives and society at large. With Jerry, Dina traveled the world, studying, appreciating,and collecting art and jewelry everywhere they went. Her personal style was always an extension of her creative spirit, and she wore her jewelry with confidence, mixing bold abstract pieces with family heirlooms.
Dina passed away in 2014 from ovarian cancer, still young and vibrant at 76. In her memory, her family has created The DinaWind Art Foundation to continue her philanthropy and expand her artistic legacy.
The Dina Wind Art Foundation supports living artists and arts education, sharing the rich story of artist Dina Wind, ensuring her legacy, and promoting her art to inform and impact artists. As a female champion in a predominantly male world, she was an early advocate of creating work withan environmental message and was an outspoken supporter of social justice. The Dina Wind Art Foundation is inspiring tomorrow’s generation of art lovers and practitioners who are committed to making a difference
H. Stern is a Brazilian luxury jewelry maker founded in 1945 by German-Jewish immigrant, Hans Stern. The company operates from its Rio de Janeiro headquarters overseeing the handmade production of all jewelry. Initially specializing in precious stones, H. Stern would later expand into design-focused jewelry. The firm now has over 150 stores across Latin America, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
In the 1990s, under the leadership of Hans' eldest son, Roberto Stern, H. Stern underwent a significant restructuring. The company began interpreting behavioral and fashion trends, launching collections inspired by Carlinhos Brown, Anna Bella Geiger, Diane von Fürstenberg, and others. Notable among their contemporary creations is a collection of rings conceived as an homage to the Disney and Tim Burton film, Alice in Wonderland. The brand's emphasis on evoking a sense of wonder, using quality materials, and respecting the fundamentals of design have helped H. Stern continue to break barriers while staying rooted in tradition.
Throughout its history, H. Stern has been favored by international celebrities, including, in recent decades, Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sharon Stone, Cate Blanchett, and Rihanna. The brand's pop cultural cachet began to intensify in the 1990s, as stars frequently chose to wear H. Stern jewelry at major awards ceremonies. This coincided with H. Stern's shift toward more pieces made exclusively of gold, showcasing new finishes and textures that became distinctive features of H. Stern's offerings. Over the years, the company has also received various awards, highlighting its position as a major player in the global jewelry industry.
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