In 1899, Carmelo Debono embarked on a journey to establish a jewellery manufacturing business on Old Bakery Street Valletta.

Thirty years later, Carmelo opened his first jewellery shop, C. Debono in Merchants Street Valletta. In 1932, the eldest son Joseph, and later on the other three sons, joined Carmelo in the jewellery business. At this point, the business name was changed to C. Debono & Sons.

In the early 1930's, while Europe and the other industrialized areas were still struggling with an economic slump were being felt worldwide, the jewellery business and shops as we know them in current times were nearly non-existent.

In most instances, jewellery was designed and manufactured based solely on the specifications of affluent clients.

Carmelo Debono

1884-1956

Antoine's wish was to establish himself as jeweller in Malta, and during 2013 it was decided to split the company. With this, Antoine independently set up and established AD Jewellers Ltd.

Antoine is now based in the original shop on 26 Merchants Street Valletta, which is commonly referred to as 'Debono tal-Perlie', since it is well known amongst the community as the only shop dedicated to pearls based jewellery in Malta.

Besides the original shop, his operation rapidly expanded through the acquisition of one of the oldest and most prestigious jewellery firms in Malta, 'C Azzopardi & Sons in 2013. These shops are now known as Antoine Debono Jewellers.

AD Jewellers Ltd. now represents Victorinox Swiss Army watches, Mathey Tissot, Secrid, Diplomat, Pelikan, Aurora, Waterman, Cross, Sheaffer and Carrs of Sheffield brands in Malta.

Antoine is a member of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) where Antoine is also listed as accredited jewellery professional.