.. "As the stars are to the Night, So are Jewels to the Woman".

..The prima donna of Mexican silver, Margot van Voorhies Carr, aka, Margot de Taxco, was actually an American who immagrated to Mexico, after falling in love with Mexico and silver artist Don Antonio Castillo. In the early 1940s Margot "helped" her husband to create new designs.  After divorcing , Margot started her own business, creating some of the most remarkable jewelry in history.

.. This impressive and very rare piece is not your average Margot design. Guessing by the number 5242, I believe it dates to the early 1950s. All the proper Margot hallmarks are present, including the 16 eagle that was used only for Margot. It is enamel on sterling

.. The pendant has a pin back so you can wear it on the chain, or by itself. It is an articulated piece, the head and headdress are separate, attached behind the ear with two pins. There is just a slight movement and a wonderful 3-dimensional effect. The eye is open through the silver, and there are wonderful dangling chains from the headdress. Obviously, the design harkens back to ancient Egypt, although the queen's face looks very Aztec to me. The chain is lovely and can be worn on its own, or with a different pendant.

The quality and beauty of the enamel work is in a class of its own.

condition: Very Good, no flaws to note The pendant measures 3" up and down, 2 1/2" across. The necklace is 14".