Bestowed with a dual parentage that values precision and adornment, Stefan Hafner's body of work reflects the accuracy of the Swiss and the Italians' love of beauty. Beginning his career with his uncle, a manufacturer of Swiss watch parts, Hafner went on to work for several high-end watchmakers. It wasn't long before his innate creativity emerged and Hafner began to design his own watches. His enamored customers requested pieces to match, and Hafner's focus eventually shifted exclusively to jewelry design. Today, Stefan is considered one of the most prolific jewelry designers in high-end fashion, crafting an average of 300 new pieces a year.

After 40 years, Stefan Hafner's work remains graceful and fluid. His ever-evolving style responds to the desires of women while defying categorization. These designs, which are featured in the world's most esteemed jewelry showcases, range in style from clean lines with a minimalist ethic to the intricate and detailed and almost always feature the perennial favorite, the diamond. Named the Best Jewelry Designer in 2001 by the prestigious Robb Report, winner of "A Diamond Is Forever Right Hand Ring Design" award and 10 Couture Fine Jewelry awards, Stefan Hafner has devotees around the globe.