H Stern in Rio
Audrey For A Day
Okay, I know this is like telling you that Tiffany has nice diamonds, but if you love jewelry, and I mean the kind of jewelry that Audrey Hepburn lusted after in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, then you have to go to H Stern while you’re in Rio. Most hotels can set you up with a museum tour, which includes a free ride there and back (necessary in Rio for safety reasons).
H Stern Sapphire Watch
The museum tour is a short self-guided tour through the basement where you learn everything from the mining to design process. Then you’re led into the private show room and treated like a goddess while H Stern employees bring you jewelry and drinks until you say stop. One of the women I was with bought this watch from the Sapphire collection. I’m not really a watch person, but this is one of the most stunning accessories I’ve ever seen – like having the ocean on your wrist. My favorites were the amethyst diamond earrings from the Elegance collection, worthy of a walk down the red carpet, but the $6000 price tag forced me to say goodbye at the counter. However, even if you don’t have several grand to drop on earrings, it’s a worthwhile experience for anyone who has a love for Breakfast at Tiffany’s or beautiful jewelry. And at the very end, there’s a gift shop where you can still purchase a small piece of H Stern without maxing out your credit card.
If you’re not going to Brazil in the near future, H Stern is in other lucky cities, or you can lust online. Enjoy!
