Top Barcelona jewelry brands, designers and shops
GUIDE TO THE BEST JEWELRY STORES IN BARCELONA
Last week, during their second tour with me, the Clark asked me where to find the best Barcelona Jewelry Stores, as they are in the jewelry business and they wanted to check them out. Of course, Barcelona features all the top international jewelry brands. But there’s many Barcelona jewelry shops that are actually hidden gems that not so many people consider when planning their shopping.
So no matter if you want to treat yourself (after all, holidays are the perfect moment to do that!) or what to buy a gift for your loved ones. Or even if you are shopping around for a wedding or engagement ring, I thought it’d be a cool thing to share with you a comprehensive list of the best Barcelona jewelry shops Barcelona has to offer. I hope you enjoy my recommendations!
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International luxury Barcelona jewellery stores
So let’s start with the most well known jewelry brands. They might not be local, but if you are loyal to your favorite brand you may sometimes find cheaper prices here than at home. They don’t need an introduction… who doesn’t know them? So here is where to find them (hint: you’ll find all of them in Passeig de Gracia, the most elegant avenue of Barcelona):
- Cartier (France). Passeig de Gracia, 82.
- Bulgari (Italy). Passeig de Gracia, 74, plus they also have a corner in the Corte Ingles department store on Maria Cristina.
- Tiffany (USA). Passeig de Gracia, 61.
- Svarovski (Zcheck Republic / USA). Passeig de Gracia, 46, plus several other locations in the city.
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More high end jewelry shops in Barcelona
But where do locals go when they want to buy diamonds? What are the top houses to buy luxury jewelry in Barcelona? What are the go-to jewellery shops of the well-off Barcelonans? The following are classic shops that the locals trust. Most of them have their own jewelry lines, but they also carry international brands of jewelry as well as high end watch brands.
- Rabat. Passeig de Gracia, 94 (on a handsome modernist building that preserves its original decoration) and Passeig de Gracia 59. They are official dealers of exclusive brands such as Rolex for watches and Chaumet for jewels. Their diamond collection is exceptional.
- Suarez. Passeig de Gracia, 82. Right next to Cartier you’ll find this exquisite jewelry store owned by the third generation of jewelers from the Basque Country. They provided the engagement rings of the current King Philip VI and Queen Leticia of Spain. They are also the official dealers of the Swiss watch brand Patek Philippe.
- J. Roca. Passatge de Lluís Pellicer 14. Located in a lively alley of the upper Diagonal, this jewelry is a family business founded in 1888. They work with the finest metals and gems to create personalized pieces, often full of color. One of their unique offers is that they can create miniatures of yatches on demand: you bring them the plans of your ship and in a few weeks they create a marvelous piece of fine jewelry shapped after it.
- Puig Doria. Avinguda Diagonal, 612. Just a bit further away, near the exclusive neighborhood of Turo Park, you’ll find this jewelry shop founded in 1948 by the son of Isidre Puig Boada, a collaborator of Antoni Gaudi in Sagrada Familia. The son of the architect was a pioneer in Spain of silver fine jewelry, and he won acclaimed awards such as the International Diamonds Award and the International Pearl Design Contest. The company continues to be family-owned, and you’ll love the elegance and sensuality of their pieces.
- Union Suiza. Avinguda Diagonal, 482. Also located in the upper Diagonal district, they are mostly known for their watches (they are also official Patek Philippe dealers). But their selection of refined jewelry brands is also mesmerizing. Don’t miss the Serafino Consoli self-adjusting gold and diamond rings.
- Tomas Colomer. Portal de l’Angel, 7. Another Catalan family of jewelry makers since 1870, you’ll find here extensive collections of earrings, bracelets, pendants, and watches of the top brands. They also carry Montblanc pens. And if you love the Barcelona “panots” (street tiles that look like a flower) and don’t want to buy the cheap costume jewelry found in cheesy souvenir shops, here you’ll find lovely designs in gold and silver that incorporate it.
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Other famous Spanish jewelry brands
Let's talk now about the Spanish jewellery brands that you can find in Barcelona, that may not be as high end but that are never missing from the jewelry box of any Spanish woman. Creative, chic and never dull. Each of them caters to a different personality, and work for different occasions and styles. Let's see which one matches you best!
- Aristocrazy. Find their corners in the Corte Ingles department stores. A jewelry brand launched by the youngest of the Suarez family we mentioned before, you’ll find here a refreshing view of fine jewelry for your day to day life. Sophisticated and contemporary, their rings are all the rage.
- Majoral. Consell de Cent, 308. Started in Formentera (Balearic Islands) in the 1970’s, their collections of organic and geometric shapes are inspired in the Mediterranean nature and are very different and original. They are a sustainable business committed with the environment and the community, following strict codes of good practices.
- Joi d’Art. You can find their creations in the gift shops of the top Barcelona sites. Joidart is a women-led group of jewelry designers that get their inspiration from the Mediterranean lanscape and the works of local geniuses such as Antoni Gaudi, Salvador Dali and Joan Miró. Color and organic shapes define their style.
- Tous. Passeig de Gracia, 99 and other locations in Barcelona. This Barcelona brand is a favorite among the young ladies of the upper-middle class in Barcelona and the rest of Spain. Their teddy-bear design has become an icon of Spanish jewelry, because it’s wearable on day-to-day basis, it’s casual but it’s classy at the same time.
- Unode50. Passeig de Gracia, 92, and other locations in the city.This jewelry brand from Madrid was founded in the 1990’s with the premise of producing only 50 units of each one of their modern and bold designs. Their success was immediate, and the brand had to grow out of this restriction, but they continue to produce occasional collections of 50-unit limited editions. Their designs are attractive and affordable because most of them are plated, rather than solid metals, and cristals rather than diamonds.
- Bimba y Lola. Passeig de Gracia, 51 and other locations in the city. This company from Galicia is mostly known for their fashion and accessories, but they also have a fun collection of costume jewelry that doesn’t leave anyone indifferent and that are perfect to become the center of attention at a party or at the office.
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Local Barcelona jewelry designers
Are you rather looking for very unique pieces that you can't find at home, and that your best friend (or your nemesi) at home will definitely not have in their collection? Let's talk about Barcelona jewelry designers, then! Local creators and craftmen with small ateliers and workshops, working on very special pieces that talk about a personal universe. Here are our favorite:
- Bagues – Masriera. Passeig de Gracia, 41. Maybe I should have listed them with the other high-end jewelry shops of Barcelona… After all, the Masriera have been designing gorgeous jewelry from 1837, with their delicious modernist fairies and dragonflies, and the Bagues family has created mesmerizing high end enamels since 1917… But despite their very well stablished trajectory, their handmade designs and authencity makes me see them as artists more than a business.
- Clemencia Peris. Valencia, 247. The designs of this female jeweller from Terrassa, a town right outside of Barcelona, have received multiple awards since she opened her first atelier in 1979. Her specialty are engagement and wedding rings where gold and diamonds are the stars, but she also does earrings, bracelets and necklaces, as well as some men jewelry. She is one of the few in Barcelona to work with black gold (besides the more common pink, white and yellow gold).
- Salvador Mallol. Verdi, 27. For those who prefer jewels that talk about craftmanship and skill more than sparkles, and that appreciate the textures in fine metals, you’ll find Salvador Mallol is a hidden gem of an artist. Even when they work with diamonds, metals and their textures continue to have a special role in making a piece unique. The best example is their laser-cut Merlet ring, winner of the Red Dot award in 2018.
- Pia Amat. Verdi, 3. Also located in the bohemian district of Gracia, Pia works with precious stones to create organic designs with a romantic flavor. Her pieces are discreet but enchanting, and quite affordable, but she also produces a more high end diamond collection in line with her dreamy style.
- Antherea by Miriam Alsina. Baixada de Santa Eulalia, 3. Hidden in a historical alley of the Gothic Quarter, Miriam collection results from a suggestive combination of ancient techniques and new technologies, visible in the sensual textures she achieves and the elegance of her minimalistic designs.
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Jewellery brands for pearls lovers
Do you prefer pearls over diamonds? Pearls simbolize purity, love and protection, and this is why they are often part of a bride's outfit. White or black, natural or cultivated, sea or freshwater, pearls talk a lot about the personality of the woman that wears them. And Spain doesn't lack jewellers that work with them. These are our two top picks for you:
- Whilhelmina Garcia. Passeig de Sant Gervasi, 12 (by appointment only). Sustainability, commitment, magic and fairy tales define the style of Rocio Canals, the lady behind this jewelry brand that uses natural freshwater pearls for her necklaces, earrings and bracelets.
- Majorica. Corte Ingles department stores and other third party locations in the city. In 1890 a German ingeneer and businessman decided to figure out the way to create artificial pearls that replicated exactly the beauty of natural pearls. He perfected the technique and moved to the island of Mallorca to be close to the sea and take advantage of the skills of the local craftmen. The Majorica pearls are glass beads covered of a special material made from fish scales, then polished and chemically treated to ensure their endurance, resulting in a pearl that is exactly like a natural one, but much more affordable.
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BONUS: Charms and permanent jewellery
There's two trends in jewelry that are becoming its own micro-universe. Charms, those small collectible pendants displaying an infinite variety of shapes and that one can attach to necklaces and bracelets. And permanent jewelry, bracelets and necklaces that don't have a clasp and once they are put on they can't be removed without breaking them. Both trends are great to create unique memories of a trip or a life milestone. Here is where to find them in Barcelona:
Permanent jewelry
- Chez Paulette. Comtessa de Sobradiel, 5. Top quality ultra-resistant stainless steel chains made to last, for ankle, neck or wrist.
- Aristocrazy. See above for locations. Their Ta-Tu collection consists in fine chains for your ankle, neck, waist or wrist.
Charms
- PDPaola. Avinguda Diagonal, 572. Probably the most complete selection in town.
- Chez Paulette
- Whilhelmina Garcia
- Unode50
- Tous
What is your favorite jewellery in Barcelona?
Marta
Marta is the founder of ForeverBarcelona. She is a passionate tour guide that loves Barcelona and loves writing too. She is the main author of our Blog, and is committed to sharing her knowledge about Barcelona and her best tips with our readers.
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Yes, Barcelona has lots of great designers. I was strolling through Born and saw lots of nice jewelry there. However, I bought some great pieces at Livit near the cathedral. See you, Susane