Jewelers and watchmakers Aquitaine

"Small jewels" become big with their original and unique fantasies, composed of original assemblies, gold-plated, adorned with semi-precious stones or woven with gold or silver wire. Self-taught and passionate, Marine has been creating "made-to-measure" jewelry for a decade, with the precision of a goldsmith! Necklaces, long necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, hair accessories, etc. and must-haves, all made responsibly with plant resins, stones... All these jewels are made in small series.

The world of delicacy, chiseled beauty and elegance has an address, and for over 70 years, it's been unrivalled. The Arnautou jewelry store is home to exceptional jewelry, watches of character and, above all, the great Place Vendôme brands. Many of these are exclusive to Pau, including Fred, Hermès, Dinh Van... In this visual point of sale, advice is the cornerstone. The store is renowned for its exquisite professionalism, and you'll find invaluable help in making your choice from among the various pieces on display, and through this range, your heart will inevitably speak.

This attractive downtown jewelry store offers brand-name watches and beautiful jewelry, in gold (white, yellow, pink) with diamonds and gemstones, in silver and steel, for women and men. Tissot, Hugo Boss, Seiko, Casio, Swatch, Festina, Diesel... Jewellery brands include Kenzo, Calvin Klein, Thomas Sabo... at very affordable prices! What's more, it's also an interesting address for repairs to items bought in this store or elsewhere, with professionals working on site quickly and efficiently. A plus which adds to the quality of welcome and service.

Françoise Bardet manufactures and sells jewels in semi-precious stone and world pearls in Arcachon for over 15 years. Its boutique is full of colorful, discrete and imposing creations. But always very nice and at reasonable prices. The creator follows the principles of lithothérapie (which seeks to heal through crystals) and works on the virtues of stones. Need softness? Choose pink quartz. You can read explanatory notes about the virtues of stones in the store to better choose what looks like you. You can also order Moo's jewellery or manufacture it yourself at a Saturday morning workshop (by appointment). Françoise is also present on Sunday from March to October to the test market.

The Loréa jewelry stores ("flower" in Basque) are the showcases for the creations of Catherine Ithurbide, a jeweler's granddaughter who fell in love with the Basque country and set up her firstboutique-atelier in the medieval town of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. It's here that she creates her gold and silver jewels, a veritable cornucopia! Passionate about Basque culture, from which she draws all her inspiration, she imagines a new way of wearing the Basque cross. Her jewelry line is chic and trendy, and showcased from her luminous boutique in Petit Bayonne.

Run by Sandrine Coscolla, this jewelry store is first and foremost a workshop of jewelers driven by a passion for jewelry and its creation. Very inventive, they can propose multiple ways of mounting a stone, allowing you to have a unique piece of jewelry. Highly professional, with a thorough knowledge of materials, they will create extraordinary objects or restore anything, in keeping with the original jewel and your specifications. Their showcase is an attraction in itself, so elegant and beautiful are the items on display!

One of the most beautiful discoveries of the year! Enter the jewel box of our two passionate jewelry artists, specialists in made-to-measure creations, to offer (you) the jewel of your dreams, which will accompany you for the rest of your life. Justine advises and designs the jewel according to your desires and budget; then Célia, jeweler-gemmologist, creates it in her workshop. They specialize in the finest quality precious and semi-precious stones: sapphire, emerald, diamond, aquamarine, garnet... And a magnificent collection is on display.

Salles is a small town on the Arcachon Basin, near Bordeaux. Among the shops in town is Bosc Joaillerie. This jewelry store offers a selection of jewelry in 750 thousandths gold and diamonds. You'll find rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Bosc Joaillerie also offers in-store shopping and drive-through services.

From fusion to creation. In Cambo, discover Banaka ("one by one" in Basque), a glass bead workshop and showroom. Nathalie Gonzalez, a master bead-maker for more than 10 years, will demonstrate how to make glass beads (live) from Murano glass rods from the Effêtre factory. Heated with a blowtorch to 1,200°C, the glass melts and wraps around a metal mandrel. One of the difficulties is to obtain a round, oval or flat bead. With custom orders.

The company's specialty is, of course, Basque jewelry: Basque crosses, palas, chisteras... In silver or gold, in a complete range (pendants, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, medals...), but also trendy jewelry. A family-run business for 3 generations (1940) with 3 addresses, Fred perpetuates the style for which he is renowned, but his creations are becoming more emancipated, and he can brilliantly create any personalized model in gold and precious stones. The jewelry is made in 18-carat gold and 925/1000 silver, and is officially hallmarked.

Daniel B., artisan watchmaker and jeweler, repairs, transforms and creates in his workshop, visible in the back store. Beautiful pieces are on display from French brands such as DWYT, wooden watches, a collection of 18-carat gold jewelry, Diamanti Paris, Les Georgettes by Altesse and many other well-known signatures. With the precision and meticulousness of a "Swiss watchmaker". He (re)brings to life a forgotten comtoise in an attic, an antique watch or jewel...

From Place Vendôme in Paris to Avenue Edouard VII in Biarritz, Patricia and Christophe couldn't resist the call of the Basque coast and the land of their birth. Also Basque by virtue of the imagination of this culture, Christophe, from a pencilled sketch, designs unique collections from his factory, with his master jewelers. The title of "Maître Artisan d'Art" (Master Craftsman of Art) comes into its own here, with the famous "Biarritz" mushroom ring and many other fine pieces.

Graduated from Métiers d'art du bijou et du joyau, Fanny started on the markets of Biarritz and Anglet, and realized her dream 5 years ago, with the opening of her own store in one of the most commercial and animated streets of Bayonne. She presents her collection of silver and gold-plated jewelry for women, and some pieces for men. Her universe: finesse, quality and associations of the pieces, which she selects with care, according to the trends and the inspiration. Gold or silver plated ? Choose your preference and succumb!

This bijouterie gem of Port-Dijeaux is remarkable by its know-how and history dating back to 1827. It was on that date that Mr. Mauboussin opened his jewellery shop Place Vendôme in Paris in 1955. Bordeaux also boasts in its walls a boutique Mauboussin, luxury jewelry and watchmaking, par excellence with original creations adorned with sublime stones. The house has also developed and today offers various products such as writing instruments, perfumes, glasses and other accessories.

This boutique is the universe of fossils, minerals and gemstone jewelry from around the world, as well as silver, for amateurs and enthusiasts alike. A fusion of natural history museum, jewelry and lithotherapy, everything is neatly arranged in illuminated display cases; on the jewelry side, rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings and clocks. On the lithotherapy side, you'll find over 100 minerals, including pebbles and rolled stones. During your visit, expert Michel will share with you his passion and knowledge of this mineral universe.

Bracelets, cuffs, rings... Simone à Bordeaux is a brand of fine costume jewelry. The colorful jewelry also features positive words like "love", "carpe diem", "lucky" or energy symbols (heart, clover, etc.), and many are customizable. The brand's story is made all the more beautiful by the fact that it was launched by Agnès, between two bouts of breast cancer. Every year, for Pink October, the brand creates a bracelet with all proceeds going to the Fondation Bergonié for cancer research.

They offer a variety of jewelry in gold and platinum, with precious stones such as sapphires, diamonds and emeralds. Jewelry is available for purchase in-store.

Iris Bijoux is a costume jewelry store located in Penne-d'Agenais. Customers can make their purchases in-store. The address is 2 Rue Bombe Cul, 47140 Penne-d'Agenais.

At Le Sou Français in Hossegor, every coin becomes a precious treasure to be worn close to the heart. Behind this jewelry store lies a moving family story, that of a penny bequeathed by a great-grandfather who went to the front. Today, the designer perpetuates this heritage by crafting delicate jewelry that will make you, too, a passer of history. More than just jewelry, these are genuine family heirlooms passed down from generation to generation. Le Sou Français is a concept as poetic as it is personal, giving a new dimension to the jewelry we wear.

In the heart of Bordeaux, Bijoux Cailloux is a must for a successful shopping afternoon. From the outside, the shop window already seduces with its selection of jewellery, accessories and fashion pieces. Inside, the jewellery is carefully presented and eye-catching. In terms of price, there is something for everyone. The back of the store is dedicated to clothes in a slightly bohemian chic style. What's the best thing about this store, which is present throughout the South West? Its custom-made jewellery and its engraving workshop.