Celebrating 40 Extraordinary Years / September 2023 | 43 Jacques’ legacy is forever intertwined with the golden South Sea pearl, the gem that he dedicated his life’s work to perfecting in harmony with nature. His journey in the pearl industry began in French Polynesia in the 1970s, where he cultivated Tahitian pearls. Fate and his quest for adventure eventually led him to Palawan, Philippines, where he pioneered the cultivation of the golden South Sea pearl. In 1979, he co-founded Jewelmer with Filipino entrepreneur Manuel Cojuangco, and a decade later, the company produced their first golden pearl, becoming the centrepiece of Jewelmer’s creations and the National Gem of the Philippines. Through his groundbreaking production process, which is carried out with utmost respect for nature, he established the golden South Sea pearl as a symbol of grace and beauty – an icon of sustainable luxury. In honour of his work in marine rescue and environmental conservation, Jacques currently serves as a Rear Admiral in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary. Jacques畢生致力使南洋金珠養殖與大自然和諧共處。他的珍珠事業始於1970年代，在 法屬波利尼西亞養殖大溪地珍珠。命運和冒險精神，最終把他帶到菲律賓巴拉望島，在 那裡率先養殖南洋金珠。在1979年，他與菲律賓企業家Manuel Cojuangco共同創立了 Jewelmer；十年後，該公司生產了他們第一顆金色珍珠。這不但是Jewelmer日後最重要 的產品，更成為了菲律賓的國家寶石。Jacques以開創性的生產過程和對大自然最大的尊 重，讓南洋金珠成為優雅和美麗的化身，以及可持續奢華的象徵。他獲授予菲律賓海岸警 衛隊輔助部隊海軍少將榮銜，以表彰他在海上救援和環境保護方面的貢獻。 JACQUES BRANELLEC Co-Founder and Group President, Jewelmer Jewelmer 聯合創始人兼集團總裁
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