So much innovation propelled H.Stern's growth and expansion around the world, first throughout Latin America, then to the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Today, H.Stern has 160 stores in 12 countries.

The company, which started with Hans and one other employee, now has almost 3,000 on staff. Its most important assets are its craftsmen, who bring the jewels to life. Its headquarters, more than 42,000 square feet of high- rising modern architecture, has been located in Ipanema, Rio's fashion district, since 1983. The H.Stern building is the largest space built for jewelry manufacturing and commercialization in the world. The complex, which also houses offices, workshops, souvenir shops, galleries, a museum, and an exhibition hall, dedicates 12,000 square feet to the sale of fine jewelry and watches, and has become one of Rio's most famous tourist attractions, receiving 10,000 visitors monthly.