Mateus dos Santos Rosas, great-grandfather of David Rosas, starts in the field of jewelry with a small workshop. The origins of this family are in Gondomar, land of coal and gold mines, artisans, merchants, goldsmiths and master jewelers.
The family business, managed by Serafim Rosas, father of David Rosas, and brothers, (sons of Domingos Martins Ferreira and Ana Rosas) is renamed Rosas de Portugal. Serafim Roses, with the help of his brothers, was able to create a large company, confirming his entrepreneurship spirit and talent for business.
The family business, managed by Serafim Rosas, father of David Rosas, and brothers, (sons of Domingos Martins Ferreira and Ana Rosas) is renamed Rosas de Portugal. Serafim Roses, with the help of his brothers, was able to create a large company, confirming his entrepreneurship spirit and talent for business.
David Rosas starts, along with wife Maria Luisa Rosas, the company named after him, and opens its first store in Oporto, in Avenida da Boavista. Upon its inauguration, it created an unprecedented impact on the sector of luxury watches and jewelry in Portugal.
In 1985, David Rosas managed what can only be considered quite a feat in the world of luxury. Through a pioneering commercial strategy, became the official and exclusive Portuguese representative of Patek Philippe.
Opening of the first David Rosas store in Lisbon, at Hotel da Lapa. This was the first decision to expand and the first presence in the capital, motivated by the responsibility to represent Patek Philippe in Portugal, exclusively.
Opening of the first David Rosas store in Funchal, on the island of Madeira. A dream that has was in the mind of David Rosas since the time of Rosas de Portugal. Aware of the market potential, he sought a premium location on the island.
Inauguration of the David Rosas store in Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon, a project originally signed by prestigious architect Siza Vieira. David Rosas pioneered by being the first jeweler to get settled in the capital’s main avenue, the country’s reference spot for luxury shopping.
Opening of the first concept store - David Rosas Wonderlab - in Colombo Shopping center, Lisbon. A store with an innovative concept, in which the customer is invited to come and live the experience of luxury.
Opening of the second concept store - David Rosas Wonderlab - in Norteshopping in Porto. The same innovative and intimate instore experience is extended to Porto.
DAVID ROSAS opens XL Store in Av. Liberdade. A new concept for tradition and exclusivity.
With three floors and separate areas for male and female universes, the 700 m2, designed by architect Luísa Rosas, are divided into individualized and customized segments, in order to offer a differentiated and unique instore experience and premium service.
Opening of the first David Rosas store in southern Portugal, designed and projected by Luísa Rosas (the jewellery designer).