Gemma López

Gemma López was born in Barcelona in 1974 and graduated from the Llotja School of Jewellery and Goldsmithing. She knew from an early age that her career would be linked to this noble profession. It has to be said that her decision had much to do with the fact that her family has a proud history in the world of artisanal jewellery.

Gemma spent two years of her studies at the Massana School and, due to her desire to grow artistically, also completed her training by doing courses in engraving, enamels and wax. All of these factors were a strong influence in bringing about her creative world. Simultaneously, she also gained practical knowledge of her craft by working in the family workshop.

During her career, she has participated in numerous national and international shows. She has also had many individual and shared exhibitions of her work and has appeared in specialised jewellery and art media. This has meant that her jewellery can now be found in designer jewellery shops all over Spain, in many European countries and even some in North and South America.

Her commitment to her art and her desire to promote her craft have led her to join various designers’ associations and to work with public institutions such as the Catalan Crafts Association, FAD Goldsmiths and JOYEX (Spanish Association of Makers and Exporters of Jewellery, Watches and Silver) among others. She is also a member of the Catalan Guild of Jewellers where she currently holds the post of Vice-president of Artisans.

Family tradition

It was in 1945 that Joan López López opened his workshop and established the foundations of the company known today as JOAN LOPEZ JOIERS ARTESANS SCP. For him it was a dream come true. After having spent several hard years of apprenticeship in well-known and respected workshops in the city, he decided the time was right to start a new adventure. He possessed a deep knowledge of his craft and a modern mentality which was a privilege at that time. He created a very personal style for his jewellery which was key to the development of the business.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Joan López Ferrer joined the family business in 1960. His more youthful vision of the world of that time combined with his great sensitivity to the current tendencies and the influences of renowned Catalan artists like Dalí and Gaudí, meant that the collections produced by the workshop acquired a tone more readily identifiable with Barcelona culture.

In the 1990s the grandchildren of Joan López López joined the company and helped it to respond to the demands of modern times. They contributed a contemporary, technical and creative vision and a new sales and marketing perspective. With her strong connection to organic materials and her great love of nature, Gemma López Yuste has been able to consolidate her position as a well-known designer in the world of art and jewellery. She has also succeeded in giving her creations a strong Mediterranean personality, maintaining her awareness of future tendencies without renouncing her roots.

Filosofy

Over the years, the creative process of JOAN LOPEZ JOIERS ARTESANS SCP has been transmitted from father to children, using innovative textures which each generation has preserved and updated. The combination of the artisanal method and avant-garde techniques is a hallmark of the manufacturing process and a key element of the company.

Gemma’s strong Mediterranean personality, her spiritual connection with nature and her profound sensitivity to the world around her are the common denominators in the evolution of her collections.

In her collections, there is warmth, simplicity of forms as well as an aura of vitality and freshness. The use of various organic materials such as iron, wood or river stones is a frequent feature of her work. She also uses gems of high quality and purity with exclusive cuts.