Burle Marx, Haroldo
City | Rio de Janeiro |
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Country | |
Era | c.1930s-1980s |
Description
Founder: Haroldo Burle Marx (1911-1991)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
c.1930s-1980s
- Modernist Jeweler Specializing in Brazilian gemstones.
- Haroldo is credited as the jeweler in the family, he also collaborated with brother Roberto
- Apprenticed for 4 years
- 1945: Opened a workshop
- 1950s: Opened an Atelier at Rodolfo Dantas, 6 Copacabana, in Rio de Janeiro.
- Commissioned by the Brazilian Government to create presentation pieces for dignitaries visiting Brazil.
- 1982: Haroldo’s jewelry came to the U.S., lobby shop at the Watergate Hotel, Washington D.C.