TRADITION

3 generations and almost a century

1913

Beginnings.

Rafael Navarro Pozuelo and Pilar Ruiz Ruiz, aged 15 and 13 respectively, become apprentices in the jewellery workshop of the Gamiz family in Córdoba. 11 years later, Rafael qualifies as a member of the Sociedad de Plateros de Córdoba.

1926

Early Years.

Rafael and Pilar embark on an adventure together, as this years sees them both getting married and establishing their own jewellery workshop in Plaza San Eloy in Córdoba.

1950

Expansion.

The three sons Rafael, Emilio and Francisco join the business

1953

New Promises.

The workshop moves to new facilities on Rodriguez Sanchez street.
(Rafael Navarro on the left with two employees).

1963

Second Generation.

Rafael and Pilar officially retire from the business and hand over the reins to the second generation.

(Emilio and Francisco Navarro Ruiz on a trip to New York).

1973

New Promises.

The business is moved to the Industrial Park of la Torrecilla de Córdoba, into a custom factory.

1986

Third Generation.

Four grandchildren of the founders join the business, and the business becomes a regular exporter, building on prior sporadic sales abroad.
Production is adapted for export without forgetting the domestic market.

2018

Consolidation.

Rafael Navarro, grandson of Pilar and Rafael, assumes the helm and restructures the business. At the beginning of the following year the business moves to the Jeweller´s Industrial Park on the outskirts of Córdoba

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