Brazilian jeweler Haroldo Burle-Marx

Brazilian jeweler Haroldo Burle-Marx
Born into a noble Brazilian family, Haroldo Burle Marx (1911-1991) was the youngest of three brothers who created a world famous jewelry brand. His elder brothers, Walter and Roberto, each became equally successful in their respective fields. So, Walter was a famous composer, and Roberto became famous for his unique landscape designs, which still attract thousands of tourists to Brazil.
The history of the jewelry brand Burle Marx began in 1945 in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, when Haroldo opened his own jewelry workshop. Noteworthy, before starting his business, Haroldo studied gemology at Idar-Oberstein, the center of the gem-cutting industry in Germany. In addition, for four years he improved his skills by working as an apprentice in a jewelry workshop.
An innovator in diamond cutting and gemology, as well as a talented modernist jeweler, he made his business highly successful. His clients included royalty, celebrities and movie stars. He was often asked by the Brazilian government to design jewelry for visiting dignitaries, including Pope John Paul II.
Traditionally, Haroldo used gold, Brazilian gemstones including amethyst, opal, topaz, aquamarine, tourmaline and garnet.

Brazilian jeweler Haroldo Burle-Marx