Wednesday 21 June

Clay Achin'

I am a jewelry snob of the highest order. So if I say I'm coveting something, you must believe I'm talking full-tilt, biblical scale, commandment-busting covetousness.

That's how I felt when I came across the jewelry of Minneapolis mom and skilled potter, Marti Nelson. Her necklaces and earrings each start with a piece of fired and glazed pottery, which is then accented with semi-precious stones like turquoise, azurite and serpentine jade. You can tell how much Marti loves each piece she creates since she names it--Zelda, Cleo, Arriana--before putting it up for sale. Every one is so raw and earthy and delicate and just...yum.

I hesitated in selecting a photo, since every piece is one-of-a-kind, and depicting a great one makes it all the more likely that someone will snap it up before I do. Especially considering most are in the very reasonable $30 range.

But the benevolence within me is strong today and I am compelled to share the joy. -Liz

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