marie helene de taillac

Handwoven 22 carat gold belt by Marie-Helene de Taillac. £11,950

No. of editions: 20
Size: L: 97.8cm W: 2.5cm
Delivery time: Immediate

In both her approach and genetics (she counts Porthos, one of the Three Musketeers as an ancestor), Marie-Helene de Taillac is strictly an aristocrat. Fascinated by precious stones since childhood, hers is an enviable existence – spending six months of the year living in India where she designs and sources her jewellery and the remainder between her family chateau in the South of France and her new Rue de Tournon HQ designed by her friend Tom Dixon. We are not in silver-spoon territory however for Marie-Helene is a designer of lifelong passion and prodigious talent – recognised most recently by her being given the Wallpaper Magazine Award for jewellery in 2006.

Handwoven in 22 carat gold (each belt takes 12 days to make), this immaculate piece (typically graciously stealth wealth) has been designed by Marie-Helene exclusively for 20ltd.com and is limited to only 20 editions.

The pieces displayed for sale on 20ltd.com are invariably limited to a very small and collectible number of editions, very often smaller than the brand or designer might previously have contemplated.  It is important to make clear however, that, where possible, these very rare items are offered for sale on 20ltd.com at no greater premium than comparable pieces produced in far greater numbers.