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MINAS NOVAS
The Minas Novas collection by Portugal Jewels is a recreation of Portuguese jewelry from the end of the 18th century and its jewels are inspired by the timeless pieces displayed in National Museums and in private collections.
MINAS NOVAS
The Minas Novas collection by Portugal Jewels is a recreation of Portuguese jewelry from the end of the 18th century and its jewels are inspired by the timeless pieces displayed in National Museums and in private collections.
Did you know that with the arrival of the Portuguese in Brazil, the prospection campaigns through the interior of the territory increased and new gems were discovered, which revolutionized the concept of jewelry manufactured by jewelers' workshops in Portugal? Besides silver and gold, new colorless stones began to be used, generally referred to with the term Minas Novas, due to their Brazilian origins.
Learn the whole story behind the MINAS NOVAS collection.
Did you know that with the arrival of the Portuguese in Brazil, the prospection campaigns through the interior of the territory increased and new gems were discovered, which revolutionized the concept of jewelry manufactured by jewelers' workshops in Portugal? Besides silver and gold, new colorless stones began to be used, generally referred to with the term Minas Novas, due to their Brazilian origins.
Learn the whole story behind the MINAS NOVAS collection.
HISTORY OF MINAS NOVAS JEWELRY
In the middle of the 18th century in Brazil, in the State of Minas Gerais, in addition to gold, diamond mines and a huge variety of other precious and semi-precious stones were discovered.
Among the latter, a variety of totally colorless quartz, hyaline quartz, better known as Rock Crystal, becomes especially popular with Portuguese customers.
This type of stone, after being cut, can appear to the naked eye very similar to diamond, but of much lower value.
Among the latter, a variety of totally colorless quartz, hyaline quartz, better known as Rock Crystal, becomes especially popular with Portuguese customers.
This type of stone, after being cut, can appear to the naked eye very similar to diamond, but of much lower value.
In Portugal, the second half of the 18th century is a period when luxury and decorative exuberance flourish. This is also reflected in the jewelry of the time.
We see pieces of high artistic value appear, which test the skills of the best goldsmith masters.
New trades associated with jewelry also appear, such as lapiders and engravers, because almost the entire surface of these new pieces is occupied by stones, whether diamonds or colored stones. A period of much brightness and a lot of color.
HISTORY OF MINAS NOVAS JEWELRY
In the middle of the 18th century in Brazil, in the State of Minas Gerais, in addition to gold, diamond mines and a huge variety of other precious and semi-precious stones were discovered.
Among the latter, a variety of totally colorless quartz, hyaline quartz, better known as Rock Crystal, becomes especially popular with Portuguese customers.
This type of stone, after being cut, can appear to the naked eye very similar to diamond, but of much lower value.
In Portugal, the second half of the 18th century is a period when luxury and decorative exuberance flourish. This is also reflected in the jewelry of the time.
We see pieces of high artistic value appear, which test the skills of the best goldsmith masters.
New trades associated with jewelry also appear, such as lapiders and engravers, because almost the entire surface of these new pieces is occupied by stones, whether diamonds or colored stones. A period of much brightness and a lot of color.
THE ART OF DETAILS
Minas Novas jewelry continues to be designed so that the maximum effect of the refraction and color of the rock crystals stones is removed from the light.
To further accentuate this effect, it is common to design articulated pieces that move and "play" with light.
THE ART OF DETAILS
Minas Novas jewelry continues to be designed so that the maximum effect of the refraction and color of the rock crystals stones is removed from the light.
To further accentuate this effect, it is common to design articulated pieces that move and "play" with light.
Created for court receptions and the most solemn events, wear them also in the most remarkable moments of your life as in your wedding.
