Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Vintage Taxco Mexico Mid-Century Silver and Black Ribbon Brooch XS Ceil Chapman was one of

Ceil Chapman was one of Marilyn Monroe's favorite designers (last image depicts Marilyn dressed in an off-shoulder black Ceil Chapman in a 1950 photo)

vintage Taxco design

crafted in 18K white gold circa the 1920s

Simply stunning

All pieces- necklaces of varying lengths

Bernice Goodspeed Sterling Silver Vintage Taxco Mexico Mid-Century Silver and Black Ribbon Brooch XS Ceil Chapman was one ofThis booch is a stunning piece of jewelry that embodies the craftsmanship and elegance of a Taxco master silversmith. This vintage brooch is a wearable work of art, created by the talented silversmith Bernice Goodspeed, whose works rarely surface. Bernice Goodspeed moved to Mexico in 1930 to attend the University of Mexico and study pre Columbian art. Shortly after, she opened a shop in Mexico City. In the mid 30s she met her artist husband, Carl