All the details about our Tigre de Deusto collection through an exclusive interview with our design team and multidisciplinary artist Sandra Rein.

We are pleased to introduce Tigre de Deusto, our jewelry collection inspired by Joaquín Lucarini's iconic sculpture of the same name. An icon of Bilbao architecture, it is closely connected to Suárez, as they share the same city of origin and year of creation.

The characteristic geometric lines of Art Deco that appear in the tiger sculpture serve as a guide to shape the complex structure of each piece of jewelry. This is a new opportunity to analyze and rescue elements that have been part of our history and transform them into icons of contemporary jewelry.

To create the various jewels in the collection, the Suarez design team, led by Sonsoles Pérez, relied on the unconstrained, untethered vision of multidisciplinary artist Sandra Rein. This exercise was necessary given the highly sculptural nature of the collection.

Where did the idea of ​​creating a collection inspired by the Deusto Tiger sculpture come from?

Sonsoles: The inspiration for our project came from the creative department, driven by the current trend of exploring origins to reinforce Suarez's identity.

We began a study of our house from its very beginnings, which led us to Bilbao. During this process, we began to notice that many of our historic designs bore a connection to the architecture of this city. It was then that we saw the tiger in one of Bilbao's most iconic buildings and thus the opportunity to integrate its figure into our world.

What were the first steps in developing this collection?

Sonsoles: After presenting the project idea, we contacted Sandra and provided her with all the information about the Deusto Tiger so she could be inspired and begin sculpting a representative piece.

We decided not to influence her regarding the jewelry so as not to limit her creativity. Once Sandra began to shape it, we held weekly meetings to continue advancing the process.

Sandra, what elements did you focus on most when "building" that tiger from which to start developing the designs?

When you draw, you realize that most of our faces are full of angles and planes that emit light and shadows, giving us one expression or another. The tiger had very defining shadows, so I decided to approach it as if the face were leveled, so that the light would build the expression.

Why did you decide to collaborate with someone outside of Suarez, like Sandra, to bring the collection to life?

Sonsoles: Given the highly sculptural nature of the piece, we opted for a vision completely detached from jewelry, without restrictions. At Suarez, we believe that working with artists from different disciplines can create wonderful works.

Sonsoles, what would you say has been the most difficult thing to develop in this collection on a technical level?

Sonsoles: Refining the tiger's facial expression, ensuring the necklace's fluid articulation, tailoring the tiger's body to each specific piece, meticulously pavé-setting each piece, concealing clasps to maintain aesthetics, designing detachable earrings, and creating a lining for each piece to enhance its beauty.

Sandra, this was actually your first contact with the world of jewelry. How did it feel working alongside the Suarez team creating the collection?

I've felt great because the team is made up of very knowledgeable and fantastic people, it's been a pleasure.

For this collection, other designs have also been developed that do not belong to the universe of High Jewelry. What have been the biggest challenges when developing these jewels in yellow gold and diamonds?

Sonsoles: The biggest challenge with this variation was getting the shape and facets right. The workshop work, with the final polishing of each piece, must be meticulous.

“The most important thing about yellow gold and diamond jewelry was to maintain the essence and develop pieces that continued to showcase the meticulous work behind each design.”

Sandra Rein, sculptor and multidisciplinary artist.

Looking at the finished pieces, how would you describe the essence of this collection in one sentence?

Sonsoles: It is a collection that radiates strength and elegance, empowering the woman who wears it.

Sandra: Kind but energetic subtlety.

From Suarez, we would like to make a special mention and thank Leonardo Lucarini, a direct descendant of Joaquín Lucarini, the creator of the Deusto Tiger sculpture, for making this collection a reality today.

Joyería Suarez