Jasper Butterfly on Quartz Nugget Figurine from Brazil, "Earth and Wind"

One of humankind's earliest artistic expressions is that of wearing jewelry. From seeds, flowers and wood to metal and gemstones, jewelry symbolizes a culture's values and historic periods.

Brazil's gemstone jewelry is renowned worldwide for the rich detailing that designers apply to their creations, as well as for the variety, quality and colors of the country's natural gemstones.

The designers at Joias do Rio find inspiration in nature's true beauty, as well as in the magnificence of Rio de Janeiro. Their original designs showcase the infinite variety of colors and shapes of Brazilian gemstones. Through their association with Novica, these artisans would like to offer customers jewelry pieces that are at once delicate and exuberant.