now on the cutting edge of global jewelry trends, brazilian and carioca jewelry is renowned for its bold designs, and its reflection of the natural beauty of the country - striking colors are often used, whilst large stones are adorned to show off the grandeur of the pieces. 

suitably vibrant and creative accessories are part of looking good in rio de janeiro, where having the right earrings, necklaces, watches, and bracelets, is key - the jewelry industry in brazil is a big business, seeing as the country is home to a huge variety of precious metals and gems, native to the rich terrain of the country. 

in fact, so abundant is the territory of brazil, that an estimated 65 percent of the world's colored gems come from brazilian territory - combined with such artistic talent, these colorful gems are transformed into some of the planet's most stunning jewelry.