Burle Marx 1968 Brasil Rare Forma Livre Aquamarine Pendant-Brooch in 18Kt Gold

View Similar Items

18kt gold Cammeo Pendant Brooch

Pol Bury 1968 Paris Kinetic Convertible Necklace Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold

18kt Gold Original Handmade Brooch, Pendant

Diamond Aquamarine Pink Green Bluish Tourmalines 18kt White Brooch and Pendant

Ouroboros 18kt Gold Pendant

Owl Pendant 18kt Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1970 by Donald Claflin Rare T's Pendant Brooch in Solid 18Kt Gold

Contemporary Large Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 72.06 Ctw In Aquamarine & Diamonds

Contemporary Large Pendant in 18Kt Gold with 72.06 Ctw in Aquamarine & Diamonds

18Kt Rose Gold with Aquamarine White Diamonds Red Coral Pendant

Dorota Butterfly Convertible Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Pearls

Carved Chrysoprase Sculpture 18kt Pendant, Enhancer, & Brooch

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 10

Burle Marx 1968 Brasil Rare Forma Livre Aquamarine Pendant-Brooch in 18Kt Gold

About the Item

Convertible pendant-brooch designed by Haroldo Burle Marx (1911-1991). A sculptural piece of modernism art, created in Brazil by the artist, designer and jeweler Haroldo Burle Marx, back in the 1968. This rare forma livre convertible pendant-brooch has been crafted as a one of a kind piece in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and finished with the iconic Florentine patterns. Fitted at the reverse, with a pair of hinged vertical pin bars with a twisted lock to wear as a brooch and on top with a discrete retractable bar bale to wear in a chain or necklace. Mount in bezel settings with one fancy freeform (forma livre) cabochon cut (29 x 20 x 10 mm) of a natural Brazilian blue aquamarines, with a combined weight of about 45 carats. Has a total weight of 20.8 grams and a measurements of 40 mm by 30 mm (1.57 x 1.18 Inches). Stamped with the early maker's mark, the hallmark for the assay of the 18kt gold and signed, "BURLE MARX .750 IND BRAS GB 701". Haroldo Burle Marx, born in Rio de Janeiro in 1911. He was a designer, lapidary and gemologist than ran a successful workshop and gallery in Rio de Janeiro from the 1930 through the 1980. His exceptional work was a source of pride for Brazil. When dignitaries visited the country, the government often commissioned Haroldo to create pieces to present to them. Japan’s Empress Nagako, for one example, received an opal necklace when she visited the country. Queen Margrethe of Denmark wore a Burle Marx demi suite of an aquamarine ring and brooch on her wedding trip in 1966. Burle Marx did pioneer new looks and his influence can be seen in Brazilian jewelry designer’s work to this day. When his pieces were set with gems designed by his brother Roberto the combination was something truly special. The gems Roberto conceived were in a style called the Forma Livre Cut or free form cut. The unusual shapes transform Brazilian semiprecious gems into architectural elements in the jewels. The jewelry works of Roberto Burle Marx and Haroldo Burle Marx, in different ways, are iconic representations of Brasil’s innovative fine jewelry designing between the 1950 and 1980, indeed, of Brazilian modernism art movement. This rare piece have an obvious collaboration between three big names of the Brazilian arts; Haroldo Burle Marx (1911-1991) the designer and jeweler with galleries in brazil and Washington DC., Bruno Guidi the master chief goldsmith and lead designer of Burle Marx and finally Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994), Haroldo's brother, designer and a landscape architect. Provenance: A private collection from New York city, USA. Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this ring is excellent with gorgeous rich reddish patina. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The aquamarine is secured in the setting. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. Note: We are offering the cocktail ring and the pair of clips-earrings in suite, in our other listings. Please see the picture of all pieces together. INVENTORY REF: P0000AOOE/.5192

Creator:
Burle Marx
Metal:
Gold,18k Gold
Stone:
Aquamarine
Stone Cut:
Cabochon
Weight:
20.8 g
Dimensions:
Width: 1.18 in (29.98 mm)Length: 1.57 in (39.88 mm)
Style:
Modernist
Place of Origin:
Brazil
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1968
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this ring is excellent with gorgeous rich reddish patina. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The aquamarine is secured in the setting. This piece has been carefully inspected to be guarantee.
Seller Location:
Miami, FL
Reference Number:
Seller: P0000AOOE/.51921stDibs: LU2690215964332