The head of Leitão & Irmão Jewellers and co-founder of Laurel, Jorge Leitão, explains in the first person how the sharp rise in gold prices is impacting the jewellery sector, requiring greater investment in a product where design plays a major role.

The head of Leitão & Irmão Jewellers and co-founder of Laurel, Jorge Leitão, explains in the first person how the sharp rise in gold prices is impacting the jewellery sector, requiring greater investment in a product where design plays a major role.

The intricacy of jewelry work intersects with the detail of tapestries in a series of images that combine two crafts of savoir-faire. From the artisans who work gold, other metals, and precious stones into exquisite pieces to those who handle thread with a mastery as ancient as the beauty of their handcrafted works, the simplicity traditionally linked to sewing—a craft once so domestic and humble—gains luxurious contours, not only through its association with haute joaillerie pieces but also through the exclusivity of its rarity. The gold thread and textile thread come together with the thread of creativity to adorn the pages that follow.

A brand born in another era, yet still making history with distinction: Leitão & Irmão’s journey deserves recognition and appreciation, as it stands among the most iconic Portuguese houses in the world of fine jewelry and goldsmithing.

The Royal Treasury Museum and the bicentennial Leitão & Irmão have come together to celebrate the fusion of masterful jewelry craftsmanship and the creations made for the Monarchy, through The Royal Collection, a collection inspired by a visit to the Museum.

Six establishments in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto have been recognized with the “Shops with History” seal, awarded by the Lisbon City Council. They are: the restaurants A Severa, O Faia, CasaNostra, and Tavares Rico, along with two century-old shops, Caza das Vellas Loreto and Leitão & Irmão.