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In this UNESCO‑hosted interview, jeweller Philippe Tournaire recounts his lifelong passion for creating jewellery. He began in 1973 as a precious‑metal sculptor in Braffy, near Saint‑Germain‑l'Aval, and opened his first boutique in Montbrison in 1984. Subsequent moves took him to Lyon’s rue de Barrière‑Riau and, in 2004, to the prestigious Place Vendôme in Paris, where he now runs three owned stores with a sizable team. Tournaire emphasizes his autodidactic path, which gave him creative freedom without imposed style. He maintains a strong, humanist partnership with the Albatros organization, creating the Albacoines and forging ties during a 2007‑2008 visit to China. Notable commissions include a ceremonial sword made in 2009 for académicienne Mireille Delmas Marti and an engagement ring crafted for Guylaine in 1998, a piece that remains a personal emblem. The interview highlights his philosophy, growth strategy, and enduring collaborations.

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