Custom Made 18K Yellow Gold Free-Form Cabochon Cut Amethyst Brooch, Signed "BURLE MARX"

This museum quality custom-made egg shaped brooch is crafted in 18K yellow gold and contains a free-form cabochon cut amethyst weighing approximately 57.00 carats. The stone is mounted above a bezel of high polished gold that is slightly raised above a textured egg-shaped designed platform, signed "BURLE MARX". A double pin runs across the back with one side fitting securely into a receiver that revolves to hold and release the pin. Its matching ring is product #736069.

Haroldo Burle Marx was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1911 to one of Brazil's richest and most distinguished families. Haroldo's grandfather was a cousin of Karl Marx. By 1945 he was designing jewellery, and in 1954 devoted himself full time to the gemstones that always fascinated him. Burle Marx is without question one the greatest jewellery designers that ever lived. His customer list looks much like a social registry. Cicely Tyson, Madame Ferragamo, Placido Domingo, Natalie Wood, The Shah of Iran, Queen Margrethe of Denmark, and the Empress of Japan were just a few of his customers. In 1989 over half a million dollars worth of Burle Marx jewels were on display at The Houston Museum of Natural Science for a period of two years. Burle Marx was featured in publications like Connoisseur Magazine, Town and Country, Vogue, U.S. News & World Report, and The New York Times, and many others.

Burle Marx jewels are completely made by hand. There is absolutely no pre-casting involved providing a uniqueness to each piece. Pre-casting considerably limits the artist, while freehand work lends itself toward better design and engineering of the jewellery, making a custom fit much easier. His handcrafted jewels are characterized by a timeless quality that reflects the era of Cleopatra and the concepts of tomorrow, yet they complement and enhance the fashions of today. Since long before they became fashionable Burle Marx was using beautiful, coloured gemstones from Brazil, later accented with diamonds, as a mainstay of his designs. In the last 20 years, many years after his passing, a strong market has resurfaced for the truly timeless creations he began making over 70 years ago. Many of those pieces are much more valuable than they were when they were originally made. While there won't be anymore new Burle Marx creations, a select few will have the opportunity to own one of his pieces. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to purchase one.

• Total amethyst weight: 57.00 carats 
• Gold fineness: 18K yellow gold  
• Gram weight: 27.6 grams 
• Independently appraised value for insurance purposes:  $7,600.00 (appraisal certificate included)  
• Specs: (1) freeform cabochon cut amethyst (57.00 av. ctw) 
• Measures approximately 4.5cm across, and 3cm from top to bottom

All items in the Estate Originals Collection are estate pieces created in years gone by. Although this item is in excellent condition, it could have some signs of its age and past enjoyment. The images shown are of the exact item you will receive.