Sterling Silver Snake Choker Necklace by designer Margo De Taxco. This was her signature piece! A stunning piece with an intricate process-enamel painted like watercolor, then put into the kiln, where it gets hard like glass. Articulated with 24 Hinged Segments, green and speckled multi color enamel fill each snake scale, Unique features include a heart shaped tail, mouth slightly agape with protruding tongue, and a well hidden slide clasp. Intricate craftsmanship with each enameled scale outlined with sterling silver and moves like a Snake. Snake tail and head join together , clasp is opposite head, push down to release secure clasp. This necklace is dated anywhere from the 1950s C. 1970s , when the necklace was made. 3.49 ozt total weight. 1/2 in wide. Fits neck 13 in. Circumference. Hallmarked ‘Margo de Taxco’ ‘5554’ ‘Sterling Mexico’ General wear and imperfections appropriate to age and use. Some pitting and discoloration. Property of Greenwich, CT estate Snake Jewelry, Snake Collar Necklace, Green Enamel Snake Choker Necklace, MARGO de TAXCO, Luxury sterling silver articulated snake necklace, Mexican sterling silver jewelry, Margo de Taxco enamel and sterling snake necklace, luxury sculptural snake necklace, Fine Jewelry, Luxury Statement jewelry, Luxury Chunky Jewelry, Luxury Estate Jewelry, Luxury vintage Jewelry, Ladies Luxury Fashion, Luxury Cocktail Jewelry, Luxury Accessories, luxury Jewelry, luxury fashion jewelry, luxury costume jewelry, 3Born in San Francisco as Margot van Voorhies Carr. After losing both parents in the early 1930s, she went to Mexico where she met Antonio Castillo, a Mexican silversmith. He suggested they work together in Taxco, Mexico (Taxco is the hub of silver jewelry manufacturers in Mexico), Hence, she becomes known as Margo de Taxco ( Margo of Taxco). In 1948, she opened her own shop after becoming THE top designer in the area. In the 1970s , she closed due to financial issues