Interview with Caroline Hess and Jessey Dilly

In our November 8th news update, we introduced four future masters of crafts who had just passed their practical exams. Today, we would like to focus on Caroline Hess, the engraver, and Jessey Dilly, the gem cutter. Caroline Hess was trained by Udo Juchem and his son Christoph who both support us in the practical instruction of young gem cutters. …

Interview with Jennifer Barta and Claudia Skodlerak

In our last newsletter, we introduced four future craftmasters who just passed their practical exam, two of them from our company and the other two from Udo Juchem, who supports us in training young engravers. Recently, we met with Jennifer Barta, the engraver and Claudia Skodlerak, the gem cutter, to find out more about the two young women and their …

Future Masters of Crafts present their Artistic Works

Future Masters of Crafts present their Artistic Works

They’ve passed the test! Four masters-to-be are proudly presenting their masterpieces. Two of them come from our company, whereas another two work in Udo Juchem’s studio, who supports us by training the young engravers. The impressive pieces are on display in the Deutsche Edelsteinmuseum (German gemstone museum) in Idar-Oberstein as “Objects of the month.” Engravers Both engravers, Caroline Hess and Jennifer …

Herbert Stephan KG at the Jewelry & Gem Show in Hong Kong.

STEPHAN at Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair

From Sept. 16 – 20, you will find us at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, located in the facilities of the Asian World Expo. Starting with our first participation back in 2002, this will be our 30th stay in Hong Kong including the annual Spring Fair. Known for its vivid atmosphere, this event offers a broad variety of high quality …

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Our Goldsmith Studio has a brilliant new look

In November of 2018 we began to enlarge and redesign our Goldsmith area in order to meet the increasing demand and the high number of orders. The studio is still located in the main building of our company however with the relocation of the agate cutting into our new facility, we were able to enlarge the goldsmith’s forge. In February …

STEPHAN attending the Geneva EPJH

STEPHAN attending the Geneva EPJH

For the fourth time we will be present as exhibitors at the EPJH in Geneva. From June 18-21, companies and professions specializing in watchmaking and jewelry, microtechnologies and medical technologies meet for the world’s largest high precision trade show. Up to 20,000 visitors are expected to view the stands from over 800 exhibitors. STEPHAN presenting raw materials at the Geneva …

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Interview with two of our engraving artists

At STEPHAN, we love our craft because craftsmanship isn’t just a word for us. The renaissance of the cameos has revitalised the traditional craftsmanship of the gem engraving industry. We wish to introduce two of our engraving artists: Susanne Mueller-Ostgen and Anja Schuessler. What made you become an engraving artist? Susanne Mueller-Ostgen: As a child I already knew that I …

Jaipur Jewels

Stephan works with Jaipur Jewels in India

STEPHAN has an official office in India. There is a paradigm shift happening in the consumption of gems and jewelry across the globe, yet there is a convergence in the taste and aesthetics. One of the fastest growing economies, India has shown a positive response to our exclusive agate cameo collection. We intend to capture this potential further, reliably and …

STEPHAN au salon EPJH à Genève

STEPHAN au salon EPJH à Genève

Nous serons présents pour la quatrième fois au salon EPJH en tant qu’exposant. Du 18 au 21 Juin, les entreprises et les métiers de l’horlogerie-joaillerie, des microtechnologies et des technologies médicales se retrouvent à Genève pour le plus grand salon mondial de la haute-précision. Environ 20 000 visiteurs pourront s’informer auprès de plus de 800 exposants. STEPHAN au salon EPJH …

New STEPHAN video goes live

We take you from Idar-Oberstein to Kingman in Arizona and back to our new plant in Frauenberg, Germany. From mine to market Being from Idar-Oberstein, the Stephan family has a strong affiliation to the mining of gems, which started in our home town more than 600 years ago. Our family run business is currently evolving from a “simple” high-end gem …