MT076  Vintage Margot de Taxco sterling silver and black enamel ‘Ribbon’ necklace, two bracelets, and extender to create belt (all combined 35.25”); circa-1955 to 1978
Origin:  Taxco, Mexico
Dimensions: 
     Necklace – 16.5" x .88"; 91.4 gm
     Bracelets – 7.18" x .88"; 37.8 and 41.2 gm respectively
     Extender – 4.38" x .88"; 24.6 gm
Condition:  Very Good to Excellent – under magnification, necklace has 8 sheer chips, bracelets 7 and 4 chips, and extender has 4 chips.  Additional photos available.
Provenance:  To be published in Penny Morrill’s upcoming book on Margot van Voorhies Carr – Margot de Taxco
Price:  $2,875.00

Black ribbon loops curve around the waist, an abstract geometry reminiscent of Aguilar’s "X" belt as famously worn by Georgia O’Keefe.  Margot often issued a design in different colors, giving them an entirely different look. This smart black enameled belt echoes the blue and white parure which the Huntress has listed separately (MT087), but with an edgier chic. Here, the ribbon loops virtually disappear as the belt’s strong geometry draws the eye along the design’s precisely overlapped planes and curves. Cleverly interlocking segments adjust the belt to fit around the waist or hips, or to be worn as a bracelet, or even as a necklace in varying lengths. Super versatile design with plenty of play value, this piece looks fabulous whichever way you play it!