It looks like gold, but it grows from the earth.
Golden Grass, known in Brazil as capim dourado, is a naturally golden plant used by Brazilian artisans to create beautifully woven jewelry and accessories.
Its warm color, delicate texture, and handcrafted character make it unlike traditional metal jewelry — and it has become one of the materials that most represents AquaBrasil and our connection to Brazil.
What Is Golden Grass?
Golden Grass is recognized for its naturally golden stems. Its beautiful color isn't painted or created with a metallic coating — it's part of the plant itself.
Once harvested and prepared, the slender stems can be woven by hand into intricate shapes and designs.
The result is jewelry that has the appearance and warmth of gold, but with the unmistakable texture of a natural material.
Look closely at a Golden Grass piece and you can see the individual strands and weaving that went into creating it.
From Brazil, Woven by Hand
Known as capim dourado in Portuguese, Golden Grass is especially associated with the Jalapão region of Brazil, where artisan communities are known for their tradition of working with the material.
The stems are carefully prepared and woven by hand into earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, bags, and decorative pieces.
Because of this handcrafted process, subtle variations are natural.
At AquaBrasil, we love that individuality. A handcrafted piece isn't meant to look as though it came from a machine. The small differences are part of its character.
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Why We Love Golden Grass at AquaBrasil
Golden Grass has presence without needing excess.
A woven cuff can transform a simple look. A pair of sculptural earrings can become the focal point. A Golden Grass choker can be worn on its own or styled with one of our natural gemstone pendants.
And although the designs can be bold, the woven material gives them a completely different look and feel from conventional statement jewelry.
That's what makes Golden Grass so interesting to us: nature becomes part of the design.
How to Style Golden Grass Jewelry
You don't need to match Golden Grass with more Golden Grass.
We love combining its warm golden color with natural gemstones for contrast.
Try a Golden Grass cuff with a bold gemstone ring, woven earrings with a simple necklace, or a Golden Grass choker with a gemstone pendant.
If you're wearing one of our larger statement pieces, let it lead the look and keep the surrounding jewelry more restrained.
The goal isn't to wear more jewelry. It's to give the pieces you choose room to be seen.
For more ideas, read How We Style Golden Grass & Gemstone Jewelry at AquaBrasil.
How to Care for Golden Grass Jewelry
Golden Grass is a natural material, so a little care goes a long way.
Keep your jewelry dry and avoid direct contact with perfume, lotions, hairspray, and other beauty products. Store pieces carefully when you're not wearing them, and avoid crushing or bending woven designs.
The same thoughtful care you would give any handcrafted piece will help protect its shape and beauty.
A Natural Material With a Brazilian Story
For AquaBrasil, Golden Grass is more than a beautiful material.
It represents what we're drawn to in Brazilian design: natural materials, skilled hands, distinctive craftsmanship, and pieces that don't look like everything else.
From sculptural earrings and cuffs to chokers, bracelets, and accessories, each design brings a little of that story into something you can wear.
