González Larrauri: an example of good taste in jewelry for more than a century
González Larrauri: an example of good taste in jewelry for more than a century
Diplomat, politician, and writer François-René de Chateaubriand once stated that “without taste, genius is only sublime folly.” Little has been written about good taste, considering the importance it has both in the arts and in life, as well as in people’s everyday routine. The jewelers of González Larrauri know a lot about this, as for more than a century they have periodically attended national and international fairs to select special pieces from amongst both large firms and small craftsmen – all in order to offer up a personal, sophisticated selection. They aim to surprise their regular customers and occasional visitors with rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces, and bracelets both for the daily routine and for more special moments in one’s personal life.
This jewelry shop in San Sebastián, located on the corner between Avenida de la Libertad and Calle Urbieta (two of the city’s main shopping streets) is today managed by the third and fourth generations of this family of professionals who have a love affair with jewelry. The mission of the youngest members of the company –who are beginning to take up the reins of the business– continues to be to offer customers individualized attention that is adapted to each and every circumstance, proposing top quality pieces that have been finished exquisitely. Without neglecting their roots as a classical jewelry shop, they have been able to become part of the current informal fashion world.
Keeping time also plays an important role at González Larrauri, as they represent renowned watchmakers such as Frederique Constant, Ebel, Laurent Bruat, CT Scuderia, Victorinox, Alpina, Qlocktwo, and MeisterSinger. “Time does not stop to admire glory; it uses it and passes on,” said Chateaubriand. The founder of Romanticism in French literature knew well what he was saying and, luckily, in the Basque Country we have family businesses like González Larrauri who, like Chateaubriand, are champions of good taste and Romanticism.
González Larrauri Jewelers
Calle Urbieta 2, San Sebastián.
Tel.: +34 943 427 121
