Brazilian jewelry brand Canari received the Artistar Jewels Network Award 2026 for its Mumbuca necklace, a creation that combines contemporary design, gold, and traditional Brazilian craftsmanship.

Canari, a Brazilian jewelry brand and Precious Brazil member company, won the Artistar Jewels Network Award 2026 during Milano Jewelry Week in Italy. Founded by designer Ana Carolina Reut, the company was recognized for its distinctive creative approach, which combines sculptural forms, nature-inspired elements, and Brazilian cultural influences.

The award highlights the presence of Brazilian design on the international contemporary jewelry scene. Canari is a member of Precious Brazil, a sectoral export promotion project carried out by the Brazilian Gems and Jewellery Trade Association (IBGM) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), aimed at strengthening the international presence of Brazilian companies in the industry.

The brand was also part of the Brazilian delegation at Milano Jewelry Week, curated by Bianca Zaramella, founder of Blossom Brasil, a creative agency specializing in strategic communication, brand positioning, and creative direction for jewelry, fashion, and lifestyle brands.

Presented by jewelry galleries from different countries, the Artistar Jewels Network Award recognizes creativity, artistic originality, and excellence in contemporary jewelry design. This year, Canari received the award from Aria Art Gallery, an Iranian gallery that recognized the brand’s distinctive creative identity and its connection between contemporary jewelry and traditional Brazilian craftsmanship.

Mumbuca Necklace Connects Contemporary Jewelry and Brazilian Tradition

The award-winning creation was the Mumbuca necklace, part of the Airiness collection, which made its international debut during Milano Jewelry Week 2026.
Developed in collaboration with women from the Mumbuca quilombola community, located in Jalapão, in the Brazilian state of Tocantins, the piece combines gold and golden grass, a natural fiber characteristic of the region and traditionally woven by local artisans.

The necklace features a handwoven golden grass structure adorned with delicate metallic spirals. The composition creates a contrast between the permanence of gold and the lightness of the natural fiber, celebrating artisanal techniques passed down through generations.

The recognition of this piece highlights the potential of creations that connect contemporary design with Brazilian cultural references, incorporating stories, materials, and traditional knowledge into artistic jewelry.

Airiness Collection Translates Nature and Brazilian Identity into Jewelry

The Airiness collection brings together four creations centered on the concepts of freedom, presence, Brazilian identity, and lightness. Crafted in 18-karat gold, the pieces explore references to natural architecture, botany, and Brazilian cultural traditions.

In addition to the Mumbuca necklace, the collection features the Aether ring, whose openwork structure evokes the delicacy of a nest; the Pneuma necklace, inspired by the architecture of birds’ pneumatic bones; and the Naiá brooch, which references the giant water lily and a legend of the Tupi-Guarani peoples.

Together, the four creations express Canari’s approach to transforming elements of nature into sculptural jewelry, combining bold forms, lightness, and Brazilian identity.

Recognition Opens the Door to a Solo Exhibition in Milan

Beyond the award, Canari’s participation in Milano Jewelry Week brought a new opportunity for international exposure.

Following its debut at the Artistar Jewels exhibition, held at Palazzo Bovara in Milan, the brand was invited to present a solo exhibition at Aria Art Gallery, scheduled for September 2027. Curated by Aria Shokouhi Eghbal, the exhibition will feature a specially designed installation, a digital catalog, and an exclusive presentation for collectors.

The achievement also highlights the creative diversity of the companies participating in Precious Brazil and the Brazilian jewelry industry’s ability to introduce collections that combine design, cultural identity, and artisanal expertise to the international market.

About ApexBrasil

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investments to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. In order to achieve its goals, ApexBrasil carries out several trade promotion initiatives aimed at promoting Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and trade missions, business rounds, support to the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, among other business platforms that also aim at strengthening the Brazil brand. The Agency also acts in a coordinated way with public and private players to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil with a focus on strategic sectors for the development of the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.

About IBGM

The Brazilian Gems and Jewellery Trade Association is a national, non-profit private entity founded in 1977. Its mission is to represent, integrate, develop, and promote all segments of the gem, jewelry, and fashion jewelry chain. The association works as an advocate for their interests and by promoting knowledge transfer, trust, and appreciation of their products among consumers.

About Precious Brazil

Precious Brazil is a sectoral initiative aimed at supporting and promoting Brazilian companies in the gemstones, jewelry, and fashion jewelry segments in the international market. The project is the result of a partnership between the IBGM – The Brazilian Gems and Jewellery Trade Association in partnership with ApexBrasil – Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency . Through trade promotion, market intelligence, and image-building initiatives, the project seeks to strengthen the design, sustainability, and diversity of Brazilian gemstones and jewelry in the world’s leading consumer markets.