Pierre Sterlé was born in 1905 into a family of financiers. After his father's death during World War I, he was placed under the guardianship of his uncle, a jeweler, who taught him the rudiments of the trade. In 1934, he established his own business in Paris. Known for his bold, sculptural designs, Sterlé infused each piece with a sense of fluidity and organic beauty, often drawing inspiration from nature, geometry, and the world around him. From 1934 to 1939, he created jewelry for other houses such as Boucheron, Chaumet, Ostertag and Puiforcat. His meticulous craftsmanship and ability to combine precious metals with an array of gemstones created timeless works that captured the essence of sophistication and elegance. This establishing him as one of the foremost jewelers of the 20th century.