Cristina Junquero | Designer Jewelry
“For my seventh collection I wanted to give free rein to something that has become a resource and an obsession in my creative process from the first designs: the repetition of the same element, the search for new plastic forms in which to capture the same idea, and the dialectical relationship of those elements to create something new.
Each image, each icon, can appear in three-dimensional form (it can have a body), it can also be a line or a drawing, it can be a flat image, a silhouette. I like the feeling of eclecticism that this mix can give. Some of these pieces even combine a silver or gold finish, something that is quite present in antique jewelry, but to which we are not so accustomed today. And that, paradoxically, can seem very contemporary to us.
This search for formal eclecticism has been very present when designing these pieces. Not being afraid of disorder, of asymmetry, of looking for chaos to put it back in order.”
– Cristina Junquero
BACKGROUND
Cristina Junquero’s mother has owned a small jewelry shop in Chipiona, Cádiz, since 1978, after inheriting it from her grandfather. Growing up surrounded by the rich tradition of Andalusian jewelry, Cristina found inspiration in its deep religious symbolism, transforming those influences into a fresh, distinctive, and playful creative vision.
Today, Cristina Junquero creates designer jewelry that blends tradition, creativity, and a personal vision of contemporary jewelry, while remaining deeply connected to her roots.
PROCESS
Every piece is handcrafted in Cristina Junquero’s handmade jewelry studio in Barcelona. Through small-scale local production, she personally oversees every stage of the creative and manufacturing process. Each design begins as a wax model before being cast in 18-karat gold, sterling silver, or brass. When working with brass, she finishes each piece with an 18-karat gold plating, preserving a tradition that reflects both her heritage and the symbolic value of precious metals.
As a jewelry designer, she embraces traditional handcrafting techniques to preserve the individuality of every creation and express the authentic character of her work.
