Gems of the Industry
PAUL SYJUCO
Having been born into a family of celebrated artistry, Paul Syjuco is, not surprisingly, laying a claim to a unique niche in the jewellery industry. His creations, which he describes as “quite personal”, are inspired by the concepts behind his own interests and experiences.
After a few years of working in corporate, Syjuco flew to the US where he found himself invested in the technical aspects of gemmology and design. All this interest culminated in 2007, when he founded his very own brand.
These days, he finds himself still evolving and adapting. “We are a jewellery-wearing culture and it’s good to see this love for jewellery moving forward,” he says.
Syjuco’s own pieces often incorporate local materials such as mother of pearl and carabao horn. “I’ve made a gold bangle inspired by woven palm leaves to try out weaving techniques,” he adds. Though he leans towards more simplistic styles, his
