The Gemstones, Jewelry, Plated Jewelry, and Bijoux sector forms a dynamic and comprehensive supply chain: spanning from mineral extraction, lapidary, and stone artifact craftsmanship, to the manufacturing of jewelry, costume jewelry, machinery, equipment, and raw materials. Furthermore, it stands out for its strong integration of original design, innovation, and global market strategies.
According to official sector statistics (2026), the industry and trade directly linked to the sector encompass 40,693 establishments and generate 178,146 direct jobs in Brazil. This productive force is driven predominantly by small and medium-sized enterprises — over 92% of establishments have up to 9 employees —, strategically distributed across the nation, with strong representation in states such as São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná, Santa Catarina, Bahia, Goiás, Pernambuco, and Ceará.
Brazil enjoys absolute international recognition for the remarkable diversity and abundance of precious stones in its soil. It is one of the world's leading producers of emeralds, the sole source of the rare Imperial Topaz, and an undisputed global benchmark for the unmatched quality of Paraíba Tourmalines, as well as a key supplier in the global diamond market.
The country also solidifies its relevant standing in the global gold market, ranking among the world's top producers and maintaining gold as one of the primary items in Brazilian export value. The production and cutting of precious stones, driven largely by skilled small-scale miners and mining companies, maintain active production hubs in states like Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Bahia, Goiás, Pará, and Tocantins.
With abundant raw materials, a diversified industrial park, skilled craftsmanship, and exclusive design, Brazil possesses all the attributes to position itself as a major global player. It is precisely in this environment that Precious Brazil operates: promoting the excellence of Brazilian design abroad and empowering local companies to expand their footprint in the global market for personal luxury goods, fashion, and home accessories.