Behind the Craft: Jaume Labro

Discover the artistry of Jaume Labro, where ancient technique meets modern elegance. Our mission is to create timeless pieces that celebrate life’s most precious moments, crafted with an unwavering commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

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How it all started

Jaume Labro was born in Catalunya, in a city near Barcelona. His attraction to the art of jewelry design stemmed from his love for gemstones and diamonds.

Jaume became involved with gemstones after studying gemology at GIA (The Gemological Institute of America). He travelled to many gemstone mines and markets, particularly those in Asia, Africa and South America.

Years later, he learned gemstone cutting under the tutelage of Victor Tuzlukov, considered by many the best cutter ever. This knowledge can’t be acquired unless someone like Victor guides you. In Jaume’s words, he is “not only the best gemstone cutter but an excellent teacher and even better human being”.

Then Jaume discovered Mokume Gane

Jaume Labro wanted to go further and create fine jewelry from the inspiring gemstones he was buying on his travels around the globe.

For him, the gemstone was always the leading “actor”, and the creative design process would be determined, at least in part, by the beauty and shape of the gem. “One of my goals is to showcase the full potential of the gem’s beauty in a piece of fine-art jewelry”, he says.

He decided to channel this love for gems and diamonds into a handcrafted jewelry technique called Mokume Gane, which originated 400 years ago in Japan.

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To achieve this goal, he learned the Mokume technique in Japan and studied in Switzerland, where he improved his skills as a goldsmith.

Jaume developed his signature style

Jaume Labro’s unique signature style is influenced by his youth in artistic Barcelona, as well as by some of the best Japanese masters in Kyoto, like the Nakamura family (some of them “Ningen Kokuho or National Living Treasure, which is a term for those individuals certified as Preservers of Important Intangible Japanese Cultural Properties) and a Swiss master from Basel where he learned the more “swiss” approach which is more scientific and innovative.

The combination of different teachers and the cultural differences were crucial to having a unique style, as seen in any of Jaume Labro’s jewels.

Today, he creates elegant jewelry that combines modern designs with ancient metal-working techniques like Mokume Gane.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to the pursuit of perfection, from the selection of ethically sourced materials to the final touches of our handcrafted jewelry. Our mission extends beyond aesthetics, embedding a promise of sustainability and integrity in every creation. We believe in jewelry that not only adorns but also honors the environment and its inhabitants.

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Meet Our Team

Each member of the Jaume Labro team brings a unique set of skills and a shared passion for excellence. Together, we work to bring your dreams to life, ensuring that every piece resonates with the personal touch of its creator.

Jaume Labro

Designer & Goldsmith

Jaume focuses on designing new pieces and researching new mokume gane techniques and combinations.
Jeong Mizuno

Master Goldsmith

As a master goldsmith, he is involved in crafting the most challenging pieces and managing the rest of the team.
Hiroko Aida

Diamond & Gemstones

She inspects all diamonds and gemstones used in our jewelry pieces to ensure the highest quality.
Mongui Kun

Apprentice & Security

The new member is always ready to play with anyone and is in charge of guarding the coffee machine.

I picked the rings up from the post office this morning. They are absolutely stunning! Your craftsmanship is really outstanding. We have really never seen any rings this beautiful. We did try them on our fingers and the fit is perfect for both of them. Sarah is so happy with her ring that she already wants to wear it before the wedding!

— Thomas L.

I had an excellent experience with Jaume Labro. He guided me throughout my ring buying process. He was very patient in explaining about the different metals, about mokume gane, suggesting ring sizing and aided in the overall decision making process. The ring is very beautiful and my partner loves it! I highly recommend his services!!

— Sonali T.

I’ve been out if town and just picked it up yesterday. We really like it! I like it even better than the one on the website!

— Lindsey H.

The ring has arrived and its perfect! The pattern and the finish is better than i could of expected, really chuffed with the green gold band! Showed my whole family and they think it fanstatic.

— Chris

We are both completely satisfied with how all three of the rings turned out. They are stunning to look at and it is thrilling to have them! I don’t think I ever mentioned that my fiancée has done a bit of jewelry making and metalworking herself; with that background she is thoroughly impressed with the quality of your craftsmanship. We also appreciated the boxes you provided for the rings as well; they are very nice.

— Jeff K.

Bring Your Mokume Gane Jewelry to Life

Because your Mokume Gane ring likely commemorates an extraordinary event in your life, you require nothing less than perfection.

Whether you select a simple or elaborate design, contact us and our expert team will assist you through the entire process and give you advice in which of our mokume gane fits you the best.

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