From concept to jewel, all about Arce

Lola Pascual, a member of the Suárez family and creator of the ARCE collection, tells us all the details about this launch, presented through a special intervention at the flagship boutique at Serrano 42 with the family's closest circle.

On June 5th, our boutique at Serrano 42 became the perfect setting for the official presentation of ARCE. An intimate celebration attended by a few members of the family's closest circle to enjoy the new collection designed by Lola Pascual in detail.

For this special occasion, the space was transformed through a temporary exhibition dedicated to the aesthetic and emotional universe that shapes the jewels in the collection.

Amidst natural maple leaves, original sketches, and photographs of Lola Pascual's own garden, attendees had the opportunity to discover firsthand and up-close the creative process behind this project, which extols the organic and inherent beauty of nature through the most exclusive jewelry creations.

We were able to speak with Lola Pascual so she could tell us in detail what it was like to bring this exceptional project to life.

The ARCE collection comes from a deeply personal place: your own garden. What does this tree mean to you, and what memories come to mind when you look at it?

I planted maple trees 27 years ago in our front yard. They're part of my life, almost part of my family. They inspire calm, and their beauty in every season fascinates me. I've always been passionate about creating from nature, and this collection is born from that bond.

The collection is inspired by the lushness of the maple tree at its peak, not by autumn, which is typically a more classic and iconic time of year. What were you trying to express by choosing this moment of plenitude as the starting point for your inspiration?

I wanted to capture that vibrant green of spring, full of life and freshness. The maple tree at that moment transmits joy and energy, a quiet beauty that moves me.

What was the main reason for creating this collection? What was the entire creative process like?

My husband suggested it to me, along with the Suarez design team. It's been a wonderful process: from the first wax sketches, the corrections, the details, the 3D technology, to the final pieces... Creating something like this is exciting, especially when it comes from something so personal.

Maple leaves are a clear symbol of transformation, of the ephemeral and the eternal at the same time. Is there any parallel between this duality and your vision of beauty?

Absolutely. Beauty is in what changes, but leaves a mark. Leaves fall, but they come back. That's how I see jewelry too: it transforms a moment that seemed fleeting into eternity.

Which piece in the collection is most close to your heart? Does any one represent a special moment or a specific emotion in your life?

The long earrings and bracelet I wore to my son Juan's wedding. They were the first to be finished, and I was thrilled to wear them for the first time that day. They are linked to a very special memory.

ARCE also seems to speak to us about the passage of time, about what endures. What legacy would you like this collection to convey within Suarez's history as a jewelry house?

I'd like it to remain an example of how family tradition can inspire something very personal. ARCE unites emotion, design, and nature with Suarez's expertise. It's a collection born from the heart.

For you, who have experienced the family tradition from the inside, what does it mean to see a part of your intimate world transformed into a jewel that will now be worn by someone else, in another place, and even in another time?

It's very beautiful. I've always thought the most beautiful thing about owning jewelry is that it will later become part of my nieces' and granddaughters' lives. It also makes me happy when intimate items become shared, as is the case with ARCE, and even happier when it's worn by an elegant and unassuming woman.

And finally, how was that intimate official presentation of the collection at the Serrano 42 boutique with your closest circle?

It was a very special moment. Seeing the finished collection in such an iconic space, surrounded by family, friends, and the team that made it possible, was thrilling. Everything was lovingly curated, and I felt like ARCE had its natural place there. It was like watching something bloom that started as just an idea in my garden.

The temporary exhibition of the Arce collection is open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. until June 21st at our Suarez boutique at Serrano 42.

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