Brazilian Natural Materials Jewellery Guide

Brazilian natural-material jewellery can bring together plant fibres, flowering stems, stones, seeds and botanical elements. These materials have different textures and care needs, and a finished piece may also contain metal, plating, resin or other components.

Use this guide to compare materials, then follow the links to the relevant collection or detailed guide. Always check the composition of the individual piece.

Golden Grass / Capim Dourado

Golden Grass craft uses the golden flowering stems of Syngonanthus nitens. It is a plant material, not gold metal. Research on craft in Jalapão documents stems stitched together with Buriti leaf fibre. Metal fittings or plating on a finished design are separate components.

Read the Golden Grass guide or shop Golden Grass jewellery.

Buriti palm fibre

Buriti fibre comes from the leaves of Mauritia flexuosa, a palm native to parts of tropical South America and Trinidad. It is different from Golden Grass, although both materials can be used in the same craftwork. The plant's distribution does not establish the harvest location of a particular piece.

Read the Buriti fibre guide or explore Buriti jewellery.

Stones

For stone jewellery, check the named stone, its size, the metal setting and any disclosed treatment. “Brazilian jewellery” does not by itself mean that every stone was mined in Brazil. If geographic origin matters to your purchase, ask for the information available for that specific piece.

Browse the Natural Stones collection. We describe stones as jewellery materials; this guide makes no claims about medical or healing effects.

Seeds

When considering a piece described as seed jewellery, look for the seed's identity and the other materials used. Do not infer a species, harvest location or sourcing certification from its appearance. If these details are absent, ask us about the specific piece. This section is a buying guide, not a statement that seed jewellery is currently in stock.

Flowers, leaves and botanical elements

A botanical design may use an actual flower or leaf, or may simply take its shape from nature. Read the product description to distinguish the two. Where botanical material is preserved in resin, the resin is also part of the finished piece; “natural” does not describe every component.

Explore the Resin Flowers collection and check each design's composition.

What to check before choosing a piece

• Materials: look for the plant or stone, metal findings, plating and any resin or additional components.
• Fit and comfort: check dimensions, weight and fastening where provided. Ask us if a measurement is missing.
• Metal sensitivity: a natural decorative material does not establish that hooks, posts or chains are suitable for you.
• Origin: the origin of a design, its assembly and its raw materials are different questions.
• Care: follow instructions for the complete piece, including its most delicate component.

Caring for natural-material jewellery

Our jewellery care guidance recommends keeping pieces away from water and chemicals and storing them in a cool place away from direct sunlight and heat. If a piece gets wet, dry it with a cloth before storing it. Follow any additional care instructions supplied with your design.

Frequently asked questions

Does natural mean sustainable or certified?

No. A plant or mineral origin alone does not establish certification, working conditions or environmental impact. Any such claim needs evidence for the particular product and supply chain.

Is all Brazilian jewellery made entirely from Brazilian materials?

The description alone does not establish the origin of every component. Check the individual product details or contact us for the information available.

Where can I explore these materials in London?

Treasures of Brazil is a Brazilian jewellery brand and boutique in Marylebone, London. Visit 34 Thayer Street, London W1U 2QX, Monday–Saturday 10:30–18:30 or Sunday 11:30–18:30. Contact us before travelling if you would like to see a particular design.

Plan your visit to Treasures of Brazil.

Material references

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Mauritia flexuosa; ICMBio: research on Golden Grass craft and Buriti fibre in Jalapão. These sources describe the plants and documented craft practices; they do not certify the sourcing of our products.