Gold and Aquamarine Necklace by Bjorn Weckstrom and Bernd Munsteiner known as “Margot de Taxco”

known as “Margot de Taxco”

At the center is a honey-colored faceted paste stone

The enamel is reddish-orange that lightens to almost clear near the top

Urban has had them soldered to the adjacent links

When two masters of design combine their genius magic happens

Gold and Aquamarine Necklace by Bjorn Weckstrom and Bernd Munsteiner known as “Margot de Taxco”When two masters of design combine their genius magic happens, as in the case of this superb necklace by Bjorn Weckstrom and Bernd Munsteiner. Bernd Munsteiner (1943 ) is a revolutionary in the world of gem cutting and invented what is known as the fantasy cut, non traditional cuts made on the back side of gemstones to create spectacular effects. One of Munsteiners most famous works is the Dom Pedro aquamarine sculpture, at 10,363 carats the largest