As an adjunct to Marjorie’s collection of vintage Mexican clothing, she began collecting a highly curated selection of mid century Mexican jewelry by designers whose work she has been collecting for decades. Most of the pieces are by designers from the 1950s whose work was inspired by the indigenous peoples, nature and art of Mexico. The production was done using local artisans and traditional techniques, creating a “Neo-Mexican” style. They include Casa Maya, Betancourt, Margot de Taxco and others. It is a continuation of Marjorie’s profound admiration for wearable Mexican art.

There were many designers who made fantastic contributions to this short lived aesthetic moment, which largely died off in the late 1960s.

La Malaquita is also delighted to be working with two remarkable local artisans and offering their pieces in our collection.