Burle Marx Tourmaline Ring

Burle Marx Forma Livre Tourmaline Carved Ring

Designer: Haroldo Burle Marx
Circa: 1970
Description: Estate Collectible Modernist Burle Marx Carved Tourmaline Ring – Handmade – Green Tourmaline (Minas Gerais), 18K Gold – Size 52

The yellow gold and carved green tourmaline ring in the “Forma Livre” style, a cut Burle-Marx pioneered in the mid 1950’s. Known for his inventive style and use of Brazilian gemstones, Marx made a name for himself amongst prominent European collectors and socialites. His work as an artist-jeweler is distinct and memorable.