About Jaume Labro

About Jaume Labro

I have learned to appreciate all that is unique and timeless based on my own experience in this world of wonders

– Jaume Labro

jaume labro Mokume gane artist and master craftsman

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.

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

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jaume labro gemstone bespoke fine jewelry and bridal rings

He 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.

Designing through the lens of past adventures. I try to express my love for nature and life in general in my designs. It’s all about appreciating what’s unique and timeless, inspired by my own journey.

– Jaume Labro

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