Manuel Rosas, the founder of fine jewelry company Rosior, develops the Portuguese company’s complex and intricate designs, which are brought to life by a small team of Lisbon-based jewelers.
While only a few decades old, Rosior has a jewelry history dating back along Rosas’s family lineage to the 1840s. Both sides of his family were involved with jewelry, but his father’s side established Rosas de Portugal, Lda, in 1890. Manuel Rosas began as a partner in the company before starting his own brand in 1978 to expand on his innovative ideas.
Rosior’s crown jewel is the bespoke Gem Dreams evening bag. Hand-crafted from 3.7 ounces of 19.20-karat gold and 22.61 ounces of sterling silver, the piece took over 1,100 hours of labor, including 900 hours to set the over 4,730 gemstones that cover the bag. Finished in 2009, after taking two years to complete, the bag brought extravagant colors and luxury style to the Portuguese jewelry scene.
In 1986, Rosas won the Ideias Inovadoras Prize from the Portuguese Institute. In the same year, Rosior presented its work for the first time in Asia at an exhibition in Tokyo, later followed by one in Dubai. Four years later, the Spanish minister for industry awarded Rosas the European Community Design Prize for one of his stunning designs. The Rosior team received a visit from the First Lady of Portugal in 1997 and held exhibitions at the Portuguese Embassy in Paris in 2008, 2009 and 2011.
Rosior’s newest boutique is at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. There, Rosior’s specialties are on full display, like dazzling gem-encrusted butterflies and flowers, as well as bold cocktail rings and incredible cuff bracelets. Manuel Rosas’s son, José Correia Rosas, joined the company in 2006 and is continuing the family tradition of exceptional jewelry-making in the 21st century.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Rosior rings, earrings, bracelets and more.
Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Designed to hide a GPS Tracking System
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Designed for GPS Tracking System. This innovative pendant, crafted in 925 sterling silver with rich gold plating, is designed with both beauty an...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$650 / set
Sterling Silver Jungle Animals
Located in Darnestown, MD
Five sterling silver jungle animals to include: an elephant; a lion; a rhinoceros; a jungle cat and a wading bird with a fish in its mouth. The pieces ...
Sterling Silver
$598
W 2.75 in D 2.68 in L 2.75 in
Bvlgari Roma 1970 Modernist Shot Cup Tumbler in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Shot cup designed by Bvlgari. Beautiful vintage shot cup created in Rome Italy by the luxury house of Bulgari, back in the 1970. This tumbler has been ca...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Diminutive Kay Ivankovic Sterling Silver & Opal Gemstone Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful 1980's handmade sterling silver vase. By Kay Ivankovic. Kay Ivankovic, the high-level contemporary British silversmith, is known for her flowing, organic forms. This hand-chased vase...
Opal, Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed Sterling Silver Miniature Suitcase Pill Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage miniature silver suitcase pill box. By REO. In sterling silver. In the form of a suitcase. Marked to the interior. Simply a wonderful whimiscal travel related pil...
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Plated "Lady Bug" Musical Wind-Up
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Reed & Barton wonderfully large sterling silver plated "Lady Bug" accented with hammered detailing as well as etching throughout. The "self-wind" musical note plays "You Are My Sunshine...
Silver-Based with Lapis-Blue & Sea-Green Baked Enamel "Movable Turtle" Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical silver-based inlay with lapis-blue & sea-green baked enamel "Movable Turtle" pendant highlighted with an cream enamel underside. The length...
Silver
Joy to the World Christmas Decoration Set In Gold
Located in London, GB
For over 25 years we have been handmaking our pewter tree decorations with love and care at our workshop in the UK. Each year Dan and Diane produce new designs, so why not start your own collection to adorn your Christmas tree. Make your home enchanting and wonderful this Christmas with our set of 'Winter Wonderland' tree decorations. This festive selection will not only look good on your tree, but will also make great house charms for the rest of the year! Set of four decorations - 'Joy to the...
Gold Plate
Antique French Enamel and Sterling Silver Miniature Cabinet Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare French sterling silver and enamel cabinet vase. The enameled central body depicts a bucolic French country landscape with a watermill and river. The ruffled silver...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Joy to the World Christmas Decoration Set In Silver
Located in London, GB
For over 25 years we have been handmaking our pewter tree decorations with love and care at our workshop in the UK. Each year Dan and Diane produce new designs, so why not start your own collection to adorn your Christmas tree. Make your home enchanting and wonderful this Christmas with our set of 'Winter Wonderland' tree decorations. This festive selection will not only look good on your tree, but will also make great house charms for the rest of the year! Set of four decorations - 'Joy to the...
Silver Plate
$1,077
W 0.87 in D 0.12 in L 1.11 in
Antique Miniature Choice of Paris Watercolor Pendant Silver Gilt Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This charming miniature has been painted in the last quarter of the 18th century. The painting shows a scene from Greek mythology. Paris is sitting in a garden with a shepherd's staff. He is placing an apple on the top of a column which carries the inscription ' à la plus belle ' ( for the most beautiful). Paris has to decide which of the three goddesses...
Gold, Silver
Towle Sterling Silver Christmas 1979 Floral Ornament #24340
By Towle
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Towle Sterling Silver Christmas 1979 Floral Ornament - This classic Towle sterling silver Christmas 1979 ornament pendant features a faceted geometric plaque with a raised floral de...
Sterling Silver
Genuine Silver Gold Plated Miniature Snake Fortune Purse
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN's animal miniature is unique and creative in the idea. This Genuine Silver Snake Fortune Purse is full of leaf engravings that embody the Snake protecting the treasure. Being a symbol of luck and wealth as well as healing, Snake has been popular for those who wish to have power and success in business and wealth. A secret is the special magnet embedded inside the purse and closed with a gem mosaic on the bottom. It attracts various kinds of coins (depends on the material) and clips. It can also be used as a paper holder. This Fortune Snake Purse...
Jade, Tsavorite, Gold Plate, Silver