Irantzu: Italian fine jewelry has conquered the shop windows of this boutique in San Sebastián that offers pieces by Vhernier, Recarlo, and Pasquale Bruni
Irantzu: Italian fine jewelry has conquered the shop windows of this boutique in San Sebastián that offers pieces by Vhernier, Recarlo, and Pasquale Bruni
Managed by the fourth generation of a family of jewelers, the Irantzu jewelry boutique in San Sebastián is the exclusive ambassador in the Basque Country of some of the most prominent Italian fine jewelry firms in the world, such as Vhernier, Recarlo, and Pasquale Bruni.
Vhernier creates pieces with unmistakable style whose beauty and value are based on an innovative design that is enhanced by craftsmanship and only the finest materials. Everything starts with the firm’s shapes: pure, essential, sculptural in nature. Pieces’ volumes –often generous– are soft; a declaration of love for the body. Vhernier draws inspiration from the pure forms of modern sculpture: Constantin Brâncuși, Barbara Hepworth, and Max Bill are some of the artists which the firm looks to for its bold, essential jewelry. The casual effect garnered is not achieved without careful study; in fact, creative thinking seeks simplicity through the tackling of complexities. Thus come into existence organic shapes that are easy to wear, featuring hidden clasps and poetic and apparently spontaneous asymmetries. Gemstones –always and only of the highest quality– enhance the design when they are used, adding additional value to creations that become even more extraordinary: pieces that are both modern and timeless.
Vhernier does not just use precious metals: the firm loves to bring together in harmony classic jewelry materials with options that are less commonly used in the field, such as titanium, ebony, and bronze. All of their pieces are entirely handmade in Italy by passionate master craftsmen. These professionals bring to life Vhernier’s pure aesthetic vision by combining traditional fine jewelry-making skills with extraordinary modern techniques, such as the double-prong pavé setting technique, which creates a layer of diamonds of superior softness, and the firm’s Trasparenze technique, an ingenious superposition of magnificent rock crystal atop mother-of-pearl and brilliantly colored precious stones.
Visitors to Irantzu will find a personal selection of the Abbraccio, Aladino, Calla, Eclisse, Freccia, Mon Jeu, Palloncino, Pirouette, Tourbillon, and Vague collections by Vhernier. The link between the Italian firm and the Basque jewelry shop is so strong that they have even produced a special model, featuring white and gray mother-of-pearl inlays, for exclusive sale in San Sebastián.
Recarlo is famous for the fabulous diamonds it uses, which strictly meet the demands of the four Cs (color, clarity, cut, and carat weight) to guarantee the gemological characteristics of natural diamonds. The quest for excellence is an invariable constant when this firm’s gemstones are selected, and said search begins in the mines themselves (which comply with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme), where extraction methods that respect the environment and workers’ rights are applied. Only 2% of the minerals extracted have the necessary characteristics to become Recarlo diamonds.
After passing through the expert hands of the firm’s jewelers in Valenza –professionals who transform this wonderful gift of nature into unique and exclusive jewels– each piece is provided with a QR code to allow customers to see its gemological certificate. At Irantzu, they have a wide selection of diamond solitaires, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings from different collections by Recarlo. Particularly noteworthy are the firm’s Anniversary Maestro engagement rings, debuted in 2024. The Anniversary Maestro line is an even more precious rehashing of the classic Anniversary solitaire, famous for its heart-shaped setting. Available in sunset gold and arctic gold, this ring embodies all the know-how of Recarlo’s craftsmen, featuring a gold heart-shaped setting housing two dazzling heart-cut diamonds, which in turn hold a round central diamond. Each version is available in three different carat weights, creating a wide spectrum of possibilities for brand enthusiasts.
Pasquale Bruni is the latest firm that Irantzu has taken up collaboration with. Considered one of the best Italian jewelry designers, Pasquale Bruni offers something that goes far beyond traditional jewelry. Combining noble metals with precious stones, the firm’s creations are an exuberant blend of design and art that celebrates perfection and introduces beauty into a variety of shapes and styles. The creative spirit of the brand –which has won over women of the stature of Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, and Georgina Rodríguez– is characterized by the constant search for new and daring shapes that convey its vision of timeless elegance. Petit Garden, Giardini Segreti, and Petit Joli are the three main Pasquale Bruni lines that can be found at Irantzu.
Petit Garden is inspired by heartwarming evocations of distant lands: the spirituality of the Island of Bali, the wonderful nature of Hawaii with its powerful ocean and lush views; golden floral motifs sprinkled with diamonds.
Giardini Segreti is a journey into the metamorphosis of leaves that fly like butterflies in the secret garden of our lives. Trees whose branches are like magic hands in the enchantment of sinuous leaves. Gardens are like the female soul and are meant to be discovered and admired. Inspired by the secret gardens of Milan and its mysterious courtyards, these magical places tell stories of secret encounters, art, and nature. A tribute to female worlds that are full of passion. Flowers, leaves, and butterflies made of gold and diamonds shine on hands. Graceful and precious magic on the skin.
Petit Joli captures the eternal connection between women and the natural world. Flowers that take on the colors of the sky, space, and earth in the form of green agate, moonstone, onyx, pink chalcedony, mother-of-pearl, etc. – all in combination with gold and diamonds. Colors with a bold yet delicate personality which largely represent the spirit of Irantzu Jewelers as it selects pieces for women who flourish with a free soul.
Irantzu Jewelers
Calle Bergara 16, San Sebastián.
Tel.: +34 943 423 821
