Topázio
Topázio has 150 Years of Excellence in Silver
Founded in 1874 in Porto by Manuel José Ferreira Marques, Goldsmiths and jewelry, Topázio is one of the oldest and most prestigious Portuguese brands dedicated to the work of silver.
The name “Topázio” comes up in honor of the founder's wife and reflects a story marked by the detail, for tradition and artisanal talent. Initially centered on gold, The brand has evolved to the manufacture of silver and crystal pieces, dedicated to the decade of 1920 to the manual creation of utility and decorative objects, like cutlery, trays, table parts and jewelry.
Topázio, A factory located in Gondomar, keeps alive ancestral techniques such as chief and embedded, transmitted from generation to generation, and currently has about 70 collaborators. This know-how, allied to constant design in design, positions the brand as one of the most respected world of premium silver. With rigorous handmade production and a strong investment in contemporary creativity, The brand has been developing collections that combine tradition and modernity.
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Em 2014, The brand celebrated its 140 years with the collection “Topázio - 140 years of silver”, created by 14 designers portugueses, including Joana Vasconcelos and Vhils, inspired by the iconic Jarrão D. John V. To mark the 150 years, em 2024, Special exhibitions were held at MUDE - Design and Fashion Museum - curated by the designer Tony Grillo, and na Casa Branca De Gramido, in gondomar, reaffirming the brand's commitment to culture, Innovation and Portuguese Intangible Heritage.
Topázio is present in more than 600 points of sale in Portugal and export to more than 20 countries, including England, United States and United Arab Emirates. It is often chosen for state protocol pieces, reinforcing your prestige as a symbol of Portuguese art of goldsmith.
Led from 2012 By José Augusto Seca as CEO, and with 150 years of history, Topaz represents a living legacy of excellence, Creativity and Responsibility, asserting itself as a metal design ambassador, and Portuguese production in the world.
Learn more about this Portuguese brand and factory in the article blog Best Portugal Brands.
