About us
Rolanda Alves Jewels & Gems is a jewellery and lifestyle brand based in Lisbon, Portugal.
All our pieces are handmade, unique and have their own story, with carefully chosen materials, technical knowledge and dedication.
Our goal is to create jewels that make you feel special and unique.
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Emerald – an eternal fascination →
Over the centuries, several cultures have considered the emerald to be a mighty stone. Mines are on virtually every continent, namely the USA, Brazil, Afghanistan, Spain, South Africa, Zambia, Switzerland,...
Apocalyptic gems and the symbolism of the Emerald →
The oldest emeralds are about 3 billion years old and, according to available records were already known and sold in the Babylonian markets in 4000 BC. It is a cross-cultural...
Emerald is May's birthstone →
Emerald is the most precious gem in the beryl family. This colorful family includes Aquamarine (light blue), Morganite (pink), Heliodor (golden), as well as red and light green beryls. Emerald...
Aquamarine, a member of the beryl family →
Aquamarine is a gemstone of the Beryl family, the same as that of emeralds. Chemically it is an aluminium silicate and beryllium. It owes its name to its blue colour,...