Discover our legacy beginnings in 1898 with Emmanuel Azzopardi, Raphael’s great-grandfather who was a pioneer in the jewellery business. He started handcrafting jewellery from a workshop in Valletta and was succeeded by his son Victor Azzopardi, Raphael’s grandfather, who continued the business from Valletta and Floriana. The business then passed on to Joseph Azzopardi, Raphael’s father, who taught Raphael the ropes for 17 years. It was after this time, in 2011, that Raphael moved on to have his own outlet in the centre of Ibrag, Malta.
Raphael Azzopardi
A well-informed opinion
As a qualified gemmologist who studied diamonds at the International Gemmological Institute in Antwerp, Raphael specialises in fine quality, certified diamonds from the world’s most renowned bodies GIA, IGI and HRD. Besides loose diamonds, Raphael’s exquisite outlet, offers a wide range of precious stones, diamond jewellery, semi-precious stones and silver jewellery. A range suitable for different tastes and budgets.
More than just jewellery
Raphael Azzopardi Jewellery is not only about jewellery but also about adorning one’s home with luxury home decor items and also everyday necessities such as dinner sets, stemware and barware. We pride ourselves in having unusual items and exclusive gift ideas making RA a shop to be considered when compiling a wedding gift list or when in search of something particular that makes a statement.
Raphael’s philosophy is to offer customers a concoction of unusual items, top quality products from world renowned brands, reasonable prices and the best personal service.
Our Experience and Heritage
Raphael comes from the Azzopardi family – a line of jewellers reaching back as far as 1898.
1898
Emmanuele Azzopardi
The seeds to a family of jewellers were sowed in a workshop in Valletta where Emmanuele Azzopardi handcrafted fine jewellery for the fashion-forward, upper class of the time.
1969
Victor Azzopardi
Emmanuele’s son, Victor Azzopardi, opened the first retail outlet in Floriana.
1992
Joseph Azzopardi
Joseph Azzopardi, Raphael’s father, continued to run the business in Floriana.
1999
Raphael Azzopardi
Raphael Azzopardi joined the family business. In 1999, he furthered his studies at the HRD-Institute of Gemmology in Antwerp.
2011 -
New outlet in Ibrag
Raphael Azzopardi
Raphael Azzopardi opened his own outlet in Ibrag, Swieqi, Malta.
This is what our clients like about RA:
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Always very well served at RA in Ibrag. Both Raphael and Angela are very helpful and informed about their products. Great range of jewellery and gifts for any budget