Bonjour, my name is Jean-Marc TARNAUD, and I am « franzose ».
After many years in Germany and an international career that took me to places such as Paris, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, and Dubai—where I lived for four years and led a team of over 30 people—I decided to turn my passion for gemstones and jewelry into my own business. That’s how I founded “J’aime Stone” in 2021.
With nearly 30 years of experience in executive roles in sales, business development, and P&L leadership in the energy and infrastructure sector, I’ve had the opportunity to work in over 60 countries—including Central and Eastern Europe, the “Stan” countries, the Middle East, Israel, and several nations in South Asia.
How did my passion for jewelry and gemstones begin?
It all started with a special encounter: I had the opportunity to acquire the collections and life’s work of an experienced diamond dealer and gemstone & diamond cutter who wanted to pass on his jewellery collections amassed over more than 30 years.
Moreover, my passion is grounded in solid expertise: I am an engineer and geologist with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Geosciences, specializing in geology and crystallography. My scientific background allows me to see gemstones not only as works of natural art but also as geological marvels—and to integrate this knowledge into my work.
With J’aime Stone, my mission is to create exceptional pieces of jewellery using natural, untreated gemstones—for people who value authenticity, craftsmanship, and true beauty.