Editor’s Note
This article explores the enduring appeal of minimalist jewelry, highlighting its role as a sophisticated counterpoint to bolder styles. It details how delicate pieces offer versatility through mixing and layering, with a particular focus on the combinable nature of modern earrings.
Minimalist jewelry has been a staple in the collections of fashion connoisseurs for several seasons now, in contrast to maxi jewelry, as it is a time for extremes. In the case of small accessories, they provide a sophisticated and elegant touch and allow for playing with mixing, layering, and abundance.
Fine rings, chains with delicate links, pendants, and especially earrings with colored stones and diverse shapes and motifs, which are combinable with each other, are some of the most identifiable trends in this type of jewelry.
They come in different types of gold, silver, platinum, and other less durable alloys that are equally valid if properly cared for. Artisanal and national manufacturing characterizes these 10 Spanish brands we have selected, focused on offering design and originality, to stand out from the norm and large chains.
This Spanish brand was born in 2018 as a new way of understanding jewelry by reinventing the concept of “jewelry for a lifetime”. Mumit’s goal is represented in a selection of delicate and elegant jewelry that will mark great moments and be passed down from generation to generation.
the brand states. With a firm commitment to national production, all of Mumit‘s jewelry is designed and handcrafted in Spain.
they explain.
Small Affaire is the personal story of Nuria Blázquez combined with the concept created around the brand as a way of life. A firm born 8 years ago with the ambition of offering affordable luxury through jewelry, fusing traditional and contemporary elements in its designs with the mission of creating jewelry “to be enjoyed from jeans to haute couture”. Of national and “slow” manufacturing, as they themselves define it, their processes involve state-of-the-art equipment while maintaining the manual tradition of artisans. An honest brand that creates jewelry with a positive impact following an ethical and responsible model. All their pieces in silver and gold comply with precious metals regulations, and the precious stones and gems are completely natural and sourced from the earth.
Inspired by a family of strong and multifaceted women, siblings Paola and Humbert founded PdPaola in 2014, starting from the desire to create a brand with which modern women could identify and to accompany them in the many roles they play in life. After leaving their respective careers, they turned their passion for design and jewelry into a life project, paying homage to women as their mission.
they explain. In this firm, each collection is an adventure, telling a story. Elegant and personality-filled jewelry ready to mark character and “make shine” whoever wears it. ‘House of beetles’ is one of their latest collections, amulets in the form of necklaces, earrings, and rings inspired by the delicacy of details in wildlife.
San Saru was created six years ago by Carolina Álvarez and Borja Pundik, inspired by their travels to Morocco and Asian countries. Therefore, their products are artisanal pieces made from 925 Sterling Silver, although they also produce a gold version thanks to 24-karat gold plating. The brand’s name comes from Japanese culture and alludes to the concept of the three wise monkeys (“see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”). With a sustainable philosophy, all their materials are natural and the packaging is recyclable. San Saru is based in Barcelona and manufactures its necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings in Spain and in other workshops outside the country, caring for the conditions of its artisans.
