WE CREATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CONNOISSEURS OF BEAUTY
Merging art and nature
with luxury and prestige.
It All Began
Before World War II
Our story dates back to the pre-war era, when Wacław Waldek (1923–1992), a young boy fascinated by drawing, art, and nature, decided to follow his passion and began practicing artisanal crafts in goldsmithing, drawing, and stone and metalwork. According to family stories, he set up a small workshop even back then, where he repaired jewelry and created his first original pieces.
After the war, Wacław focused mainly on artistic work—crafting metal reliefs such as chalices, decorative trays, and medals, as well as ornate brass frames for paintings, many of which adorned churches. As trends evolved, his interests gravitated increasingly toward jewelry-making, which became his true passion.
In 1950, Piotr Waldek (1950–2008) was born. From a young age, he was inspired by his father's love of beauty, nature, and artisanal craftsmanship. Piotr developed a special fondness for amber—a raw material he harmoniously combined with gold and silver in his work. He devoted his life to mastering the design and creation of jewelry, and amber became his hallmark, still a vital element in our creations today.
Every product we create is the result of three generations of dedication. Everything made in our workshop is handcrafted with genuine passion, skill, and meticulous attention to detail at every stage of production.
The Arquetta brand was founded in 2006 as a sole proprietorship and transformed in 2019 into Arquetta Sp. z o.o.. The company expanded to include a group of individuals brought together by shared passion, dreams, and long-standing friendship. These values—like wind in our sails—have fueled our growth and empowered us to operate with ambition and creativity.
What connects the people at Arquetta is not only shared heritage and friendship, but also a collective love of art and craftsmanship.
ARQUETTA
The result of three generations united by a shared passion for beauty and craftsmanship.
The name Arquetta is derived from the fusion of three Old Spanish words, each reflecting the spirit and philosophy of our work:
- arco – meaning “treasure,” symbolizing the unique value of each handcrafted piece
- quetta – an old Spanish word for “a small work of art,” capturing the emotional and artisanal essence of even the smallest item we create
- arquetipo – meaning “archetype,” or the original model
Arquetta is more than jewelry—it is an idea, a timeless archetype of beauty and perfection, passed down through generations.
Our creations reflect classic values and tradition, enriched with a modern perspective on art and craftsmanship.
Together, these three elements—treasure, small work of art, and archetype—form a name that perfectly embodies the essence of our work.
Each ring, bracelet, or necklace we create is a unique archetype of beauty, a treasure in miniature form, carrying both meaning and value—for the artisan and for the person who wears it.
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