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The Brazilian jeweler’s latest book marks her namesake brand’s 25th anniversary and tells the tale of her worldwide collaborations.
“Journey of a Jeweler” highlights Silvia Furmanovich, seen right, and her work that is rooted in collaboration. (Image copyright: “Journey of a Jeweler” by Silvia Furmanovich, Rizzoli, 2025)
São Paulo, Brazil—Silvia Furmanovich, the globally inspired and artisan-driven designer, is celebrating her namesake brand’s 25th anniversary with the release of a new book.
“Journey of a Jeweler” is a showcase of Furmanovich’s work and her collaborations with local artisans from around the world.
The book is an inside look at the relationships between Furmanovich and these artisans, the brand said, and the rare beauty that emerged from them.
“Journey of a Jeweler” is a showcase of Furmanovich’s work and her collaborations with local artisans from around the world.
The book is an inside look at the relationships between Furmanovich and these artisans, the brand said, and the rare beauty that emerged from them.
The “Botanical” butterfly earrings in wood marquetry with citrines, fire opals, and diamonds set in yellow gold from the “Marquetry” chapter (price upon request). (Image copyright: “Journey of a Jeweler” by Silvia Furmanovich, Rizzoli, 2025)
The “Silk Road” bracelet with silk tapestry, orange sapphires, opal, and diamonds set in yellow gold and seen in the “Silk Weaving” chapter (price upon request). (Image copyright: “Journey of a Jeweler” by Silvia Furmanovich, Rizzoli, 2025)
The “Lily Pad” brooch in wood marquetry with rubellite, rubies, and diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold (price upon request). (Image copyright: “Journey of a Jeweler” by Silvia Furmanovich, Rizzoli, 2025)
Across its 256 pages, the story of her brand is told as she explores miniature painting in India, bamboo work in Japan, marquetery techniques in Brazil, and an assortment of other traditional techniques from Central Asia to Southeast Asia.
As Furmanovich traveled the globe, she revived time-honored techniques and transformed them into modern creations, said the brand.
Each of the seven chapters focus on a technique including, “Marquetery,” “Takeami,” “Miniature Painting,” “Silk Weaving,” “Beadwork,” “Papyrus,” and “Crin.”
Since 2000, Furmanovich has created not only jewelry but furniture and design objects, combining precious stones with unconventional materials.
“Over the past 25 years, I have been fortunate to transform my passions—travel, craftsmanship, and storytelling—into jewelry that celebrates the beauty of cultures around the world,” said Furmanovich.
“This book is both a look back at that journey and a glimpse into the creative possibilities still ahead.”
An excerpt from Furmanovich’s “Botanical” sketchbook depicting her studies of Brazilian orchids. It is seen in the “Marquetry” chapter of “Journey of a Jeweler.” (Image copyright: “Journey of a Jeweler” by Silvia Furmanovich, Rizzoli, 2025)
The book, published by Rizzoli, includes text by Melanie Grant and a foreword by Stellene Volandes.
Grant, who authored “Coveted” and edited “The Jewelry Book,” is a London-based writer whose work has been featured in The Times, the Financial Times, Independent, Guardian, the BBC, the Economist, Vouge, Vanity Fair, Tatler, and The New York Times.
Volandes is the editor-in-chief of Town & Country and the editorial director of Elle Décor, who has authored “Jewels That Made History: 101 Stones, Myths, and Legends.”
Journey of a Jeweler was released on Sept. 2.
It retails for $60 and is available at Rizzoli, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Silvia Furmanovich’s website.
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