Joia Rara (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʒɔjjɐ ˈʁaɾɐ], English: officially Precious Pearl; literally Rare Jewel, figuratively Unique Grace) is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by TV Globo from 16 September, 2013 to 4 April, 2014.

Starring Bruno Gagliasso, Bianca Bin, Carmo Dalla Vecchia, Mel Maia, José de Abreu, Carolina Dieckmann, Domingos Montagner, Nathália Dill.

In 1934, two supposed brothers survived an avalanche in the Himalayas: the millionaire Franz Hauser (Bruno Gagliasso), who is saved by Buddhist monks, and Manfred (Carmo Dalla Vecchia), rescued by a team of climbers.

In the monastery, Franz becomes close friends with the spiritual leader Ananda (Nelson Xavier) and before his return home, the monk promises him that they will meet again in the future.

The two fall in love and, despite family opposition and Manfred's schemes, they stay together and have a daughter, Perola (meaning "Pearl", a very common name in Brazil; played by Mel Maia).