Behind Lebrusan Studio's ornate jewels is our founder: award-winning jewellery designer and visual artist, Arabel Lebrusan. As well as a trained gemmologist, Arabel holds a Masters Degree in Sculpture from the Royal College of Art, a second Masters Degree in Jewellery Design from London's Central Saint Martins and a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art from the University of Madrid.
With two decades of designing experience and a list of accolades under her belt, Arabel is a multifaceted artist who specialises in creating timeless heirloom jewels to be cherished by generations to come. Her designs encapsulate traditional artisanship, intricate decorative accents, nature-inspired details and homages to her Spanish roots.
Find below some examples of her designs throughout the years - and some of the places they've appeared...
2022 Winner Designer of the Year. The National Association of Jewellers Awards.
2022 Winner CSR Initiative of the Year. The National Association of Jewellers Awards.
2020 Highly Commended Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year. Retail Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2017 Winner Designer of the Year. The National Association of Jewellers Awards.
2009 Winner. Coutts New Jeweller Award.Coutts Bank.
2007 Winner. Tanzanite ‘Celebration of Life’ Jewellery Design Awards. Tanzanite Foundation.
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2024 Finalist Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year. Retail Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2024 Brand Champion. Professional Jeweller Magazine Power List.
2023 Finalist Bridal Jewellery Business of the Year. Retail Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2023 Finalist CSR Initiative of the Year. The National Association of Jewellers Awards.
2023 Brand Champion. Professional Jeweller Magazine Power List.
2023 Finalist CSR Retailer of the Year. Professional Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2022 Finalist CSR Retailer of the Year. Professional Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2022 Finalist Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year. Retail Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2021 Finalist Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year. Retail Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2019 Finalist Designer of the Year. The National Association of Jewellers Awards.
2019 Finalist CSR Initiative of the Year. The National Association of Jewellers Awards.
2019 Finalist Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year. Retail Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2017 Finalist Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year. Retail Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2011 Finalist New Designer of the Year. Retail Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2010 Finalist New Designer of the Year. Retail Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2008 Finalist Student Designer of the Year. Retail Jeweller Magazine Awards.
2008 Highly Commended. Goldsmiths ‘Craft and Design Council Awards.
OUR MILESTONES
Lebrusan Studio worn by Spanish royalty
19th June 2024
Queen Letizia of Spain once again wears her Filigree Links bangle with pride, this time to the ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of King Felipe IV’s proclamation
The Ethical Jewellery Movement Manifesto
23rd May 2024
Lebrusan Studio publishes our framework for changing the world one gram of gold at a time, inviting others to join us in our optimistic vision. The initiative is later shortlisted for the NAJ's Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year award
Lebrusan Studio featured in GEMEDGE 2025+
February 2024
'Faceting the Future of the Jewellery Industry'
This glossy trend resource is the brainchild of fine jewellery experts and advocates Birgit Rieder PhD, Vivienne Becker, Nancy Leach and Sarah Birklbauer. We're honoured to see our designs written into the narrative not once but four times!
Arabel's commentary featured in The Independent
August 2023
An expert take on why men's engagement rings are growing in popularity
The margins for ‘bridal’ jewellery customs are shifting, she explains; largely in line with our evolving understanding of gender roles and identity
Lebrusan Studio bespoke commission is featured Katerina Perez's journal
23rd February 2023
Dasha's bespoke earrings, heading up an article on amethysts
Journalist and influencer Katerina Perez is a respected voice of authority in the industry with 13 years of experience and more than 400k followers on Instagram
NAJ Awards
12th June 2022
Winner: Designer of the Year and CSR Initiative of the Year
A double-whammy career highlight! Arabel is once again crowned Designer of the Year, whilst the CSRI of the Year award celebrates our Lebrusan Studio Against Child Labour campaign
Arabel's commentary is featured in Vogue
February 2020
'7 Ways to Plan an Eco-Conscious Wedding'
Arabel imparts some guidance on choosing a sustainable wedding band jeweller in an article that was also published in Vogue India and Vogue Italia
Treasure for Trees
14th February 2022
Lebrusan Studio announces our ongoing One Tree Planted fundraiser, pledging to plant 10 new trees for every piece of jewellery sold
Lebrusan Studio Against Child Labour
January 2022
£1,000 raised for charity
Lebrusan Studio hits the fundraising target for its charitable campaign supporting the Global March Against Child Labour, conceived and promoted in line with the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour
UK Jewellery Awards
2nd July 2020
Highly Commended: Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year
This recognition comes shortly after Lebrusan Studio announced the incorporation of recycled diamonds across its collections
Fair Luxury's conference at the Royal College of Arts
11th July 2018
Arabel speaks at a sold-out conference
As a founding member of the voluntary campaigning collective Fair Luxury, Arabel joins members of the jewellery industry on an Ethical Makers' Panel to discuss the ideals and practicalities of being a licensee jeweller
NAJ Awards
7th October 2017
Winner: Designer of the Year
Arabel takes home arguably one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, praised for her 'boundary-pushing designs'
The inaugural Fair Luxury conference
April 2016
Arabel joins a pioneering campaign collective
FLUX, later renamed Fair Luxury, hosts the UK's first ever ethical jewellery conference. Arabel is there at the helm as a member of the core founding team
Arabel's TEDx Talk
May 2014
TEDxBedford
Arabel discusses matters of traceability, sustainability and ethics at a time when very few in her position were doing so
Professional Jeweller's Hot 100
September 2013
'NexGem' category
Arabel named as an up-and-coming jewellery design talent
Collaboration with Akio
May 2013
For Arabel Lebrusan's 2013 brand campaign
Arabel's second collaboration with Japanese film director and photographer Akio, this development of a painterly signature style give birth to promotional images and footage still used today
Arabel's designs worn by Spanish royalty
April 2018
As covered in Vogue!
This time, Princess Letizia of Spain is spotted wearing the iconic Filigree Links bangle in yellow gold on her birthday
The founding of Arabel Lebrusan Jewellery
10th June 2012
Bedford, UK
Riding on the success of Leblas, Arabel goes on to found her very own ethical jewellery brand - later reimagined as Lebrusan Studio
Leblas featured in the Financial Times
March 2012
'How to Spend It'
Our iconic Filigree Rosette bangle is included in an article on bangle trends
London Fashion Week
May 2012
The ECOLUXE show
Arabel exhibits Leblas jewels at ECOLUXE, the sustainable arm of LFW
Swarovski GemVisions
May 2011
The 'Revival' cuff commission
Arabel is commissioned to create a one-of-a-kind storytelling jewel for the Swarovski GemVisions Trend Book, instigating her role as a regular contributor to Swarovski's trend insights for many subsequent years
Arabel's designs worn by Spanish royalty
December 2009
Princess Letizia of Spain wears the silver Filigree Rosette cuff bangle to meet with Prince Charles
World Land Trust at Coutts London Jewellery Week
July 2009
'Rising Gems' Collaboration
10 of London’s most innovative and directional young jewellery designers collaborate on a collection, unveiled at Liberty’s Jewellery Room. Arabel partners with Swarovski to present a butterfly pendant in an homage to the Kites Hill nature reserve
The founding of Leblas
October 2008
Sloane Street, London
Arabel and business partner Claire Roberts open the first ever ethical jewellery boutique in this highly desirable shopping area
London Fashion Week
June 2008
Collaboration with Scott Ramsay Kyle
Arabel makes her LFW debut, accessorising the AW 2008 collection of up-and-coming fashion designer Scott Ramsay Kyle, modelled by actor Kaya Scodelario
UK Jewellery Awards
July 2007
Jewellery Student of the Year
Arabel makes her first jewellery industry award shortlist
Celebration of Life Jewelry Design Awards
25th May 2006
Winner: The 'Rising Star' Award
Arabel's Folklore Earrings take the title at the Tanzanite Foundation, New York