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San Sebastián / Jewelers & Silversmiths

Heritage House

Casa Munoa

San Sebastián · Spain

Handcrafted jewelry made in-store by a family since 1935

Why it belongs in ORBIS

San Sebastián jewelry artisan since 1935 in Parte Vieja—three-generation family shop handcrafting gold and silver pieces, pearls, chains, and restoration in-house.

Casa Munoa opened in San Sebastián's Parte Vieja (old town) in 1935 and operates today as a three-generation family jewelry workshop. The current owner, Claudio Munoa, is a master jeweler with over 35 years of experience who designs all pieces created on-site. The business model centers on handcrafted production: customers purchase pieces that Casa Munoa manufactures in its own establishment—'vendemos las piezas que nosotros hemos fabricado en nuestro mismo establecimiento.' Beyond original designs, the shop offers selected pearls, gold chains, vintage jewelry, and full restoration and redesign services for existing pieces. The emphasis on in-house craftsmanship and local Basque production appeals to customers seeking transparency and quality over scale. Located in San Sebastián's historic center, Casa Munoa represents a survival of traditional Spanish jewelry practice in an era when most shops retail imported goods. The three generations of Munoa family stewardship—and Claudio's personal mastery—have sustained consistent standards across eight decades.