Journey of a Jeweller in Paris

Vue de Paris où Andrea, créatrice de bijoux franco-colombienne, a fondé sa marque de joaillerie
Andrea Cujar, créatrice de bijoux franco -colombienne à Paris.
Andrea Cujar, créatrice de bijoux inspirés par la nature franco -colombienne

Franco-Colombian, I root my identity and brand in green, the colour representing the natural environment of my native Colombia.

As a young graduate in Business Administration, I decided to specialise in Environmental and Urban Management in Chile. Then, thanks to an inter-university exchange programme, I completed my master’s degree in France, fulfilling my dream: living in Paris. 

MY JOURNEY IN PARIS

First, Paris, the City of Light, offered me new professional and personal perspectives, which indeed provided me with a rich cultural exchange and also allowed me to quickly gain highly valued professional experience in economic management and business organisation, working as a manager.

MY DESIRE TO BECOME A JEWELLER

Passionate about creative projects and gifted with strong manual skills, I decided to launch my own jewellery brand. The idea took shape during the global health crisis.

To make this project a reality, I chose to retrain professionally. In 2021, I enrolled in the Art and Technique of Jewellery program at La Haute Ecole de Joaillerie de Paris..

Logo de la Haute école de joaillerie où Andrea Cujar a étudié à Paris.
Logo de l’Atelier de ciseleur où Andrea Cujar, créatrice franco-colombienne à pris de cours.

MY TRAINING IN CHASING

Then, I undertook an intensive training in metal chasing with Francisco Javier Avila Maye, Master Chaser and Art Goldsmith in Villejuif.. This little-known technique captivated me. It brings a unique botanical decoration to my future collections

REDISCOVERING MY ROOTS

After obtaining my diploma in June 2022, I decided to return to Colombia. I reconnected with my family and friends, who greatly supported me in this new venture. 

This trip allowed me to reconnect with my culture, craftsmanship, and natural environment. Additionally, while seeking out key players in jewellery in Colombia, I discovered the Colombian School of High Jewellery jewellery in Colombia, I discovered the Colombian School of High Jewellery, the Colombian Institute of Gemmology, companies specialising in Colombian emeralds, and the filigree technique.

Logo de l'Ecole colombienne de haute joaillerie (EALFI) où Andrea à suivi des cours de Conception 3D pour la création de bijoux.
Logo Artisan d’art attribué à Andrea Cujar, bijoutière franco - colombienne à Paris

MY RETURN TO PARIS AND
THE CREATION OF MY FIRST JEWELLERY COLLECTION

With my mind full of ideas and a book of contacts brimming, I returned to Paris. At 44, a new chapter of my life began. I founded my business and brand.  My first jewellery collection, titled "Colombian Landscapes,"showcases the tree in all its splendour and beauty. It reflects my fascination with nature and the fusion of cultures that define me.

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