Irantzu Jewelers: discreet elegance that has stood strong for four generations
Irantzu Jewelers: discreet elegance that has stood strong for four generations
A vibrant and exclusive mood can be felt emanating from the windows of this jewelry boutique that has stood strong for four generations. Going into Irantzu is a pleasant exercise in escapism, a subjective way of detaching oneself and feeling the true meaning of distinction. Located in the heart of San Sebastián, near the famous Buen Pastor Cathedral, we find this leader for fine jewelry in the Basque Country.
Irantzu follows that famous maxim of Beau Brummell –inventor of Dandyism– of “conspicuously inconspicuous.” That idea of trying to go conspicuously unnoticed actually implies a more intelligent condition for achieving distinction. It is not in vain that people often talk about the famous San Sebastián elegance, which brings together the spirit of an entire city in a single concept. “Elegance is always discreet,” said the prestigious designer Robert Clergerie.
The collections offered by Irantzu express the story of the sublime. That’s why the establishment is the exclusive distributor for the entire Basque Country of some of the most prominent jewelry firms in the world. The shop also has an exclusive area just for the bride and groom, as it is a pioneer in the wedding and bridal jewelry sector.
In the field of watchmaking, Irantzu always arrives on time for its appointment with history. And to keep time in this modern age, it uses prestigious timepieces by Swiss watchmakers like Longines, Tissot, and Oris: men’s and women’s wristwatches in different styles that range from more classic to more modern, always maintaining elegance at the forefront. Just as Brummell created the modern suit and popularized the use of the tie, these San Sebastián jewelers have managed to conceive their own leitmotif through a selection of magical firms: Messika, Roberto Coin, Pomellato, Fope, Vhernier, and Recarlo.
Messika, the Parisian “maison” run by the spectacular Valérie Messika (daughter of the famous diamond merchant André Messika and creator of the jewels that are displayed on the best red carpets and at international parties; also a person who is adored by the celebrities), dazzles with its recognizable designs featuring rocker/sophistication flair.
Roberto Coin is the famous brand founded in Vicenza, also called the “City of Gold.” The creations of Roberto Coin soon stood out among Italian signature jewelry pieces because of their unmistakable identity and uniqueness, with features such as a ruby in contact with the skin – a symbol of passion and authenticity. In fact, this brand is responsible for many of the most successful trends in the jewelry world in recent years. Their expertly designed pieces stand as testimony that, “fashion is changing, it is capricious; style is not. Style is part of us, part of our life, at every moment and in every expression.”
Pomellato speaks the language of casual elegance. The firm is a pioneer of “prêt-à-porter” in the jewelry world. The founder, Pino Rabolini, coined an original, avant-garde style in the jewel with incredible combinations of colored stones. The famous Nudo collection has become an icon, being the world’s best-selling ring – and today the collection has been expanded with beautiful earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.
Fope is a legendary Italian manufacturer founded in 1929, creator of flexible bracelets, represented in its Flex’it collection, which features the firm’s unique, patented system.
Vhernier, founded in 1984, is the great Milanese jeweler that has managed to reinterpret the codes of luxury. Its contemporary jewelry style, its architectural volumes, and its purity and smoothness of lines all masterfully combine traditional jewelry materials, such as 18K gold and natural diamonds, with other less conventional materials like titanium, ebony, jade, lapis lazuli, and turquoise. Vhernier jewels are timeless and reflect the personality of each person who wears them.
Recarlo is a family business founded in 1967 in Valenza, the cradle of diamonds. Uniqueness, purity, and transparency are essential values in Recarlo diamonds. The firm’s jewels are exclusive and fulfill the greatest dreams of every woman.
Irantzu Joyeros
Calle Bergara 16, San Sebastián.
Tel.: +34 943 423 821
