


Jewelmer founders invested a decade of research to pioneer a non-extractive pearl farming method that has increased the supply of oysters in Filipino waters, rather than draining it. The two partners have always maintained a nature-first mindset in pearl-harvesting, and they remain central to Jewelmer’s day-to-day operations, critical strategic decisions and sustainability practices.įilipino artisans are trained in the traditional jewelry techniques of the École du Louvre, an institution of higher education in Paris. In 1979 French pearl farmer Jacques Branellec co-founded the company Jewelmer with Filipino entrepreneur Manuel Cojuangco. 2000 Years Later Jewelmer Followed Nature’s Lead
