Yep. I can now say I have cried at a piece of jewelry not given to me by a loved one. Or even mine, boo hoo.
One of my favorite mixed media artists, Deryn Mentock — she does primarily jewelry — has created an absolutely gorgeous necklace, inspired by the biblical story of Mary, sister of Martha, breaking open an alabaster jar of perfume and anointing Jesus’ feet with it. I love the way she describes the significance of the biblical story and the various elements she used to create the piece. You could just feel how she poured her whole heart into that piece. What can I say? It just got me. Looking at her stunning piece, I felt like I could literally see that story unfolding and I just teared up. I did.
So go check out this necklace — and her whole site, actually. Wonderful work, lovely spirit. I know I’m gushing like a giddy schoolgirl or potential stalker or something, but …. never mind all that! Go see. It’s beautiful. Someone needs to snatch that piece up.
I don’t quite know what to say. Now I may be the one to tear up! Thank you!
Hi Deryn! So nice to see you here! Seriously, I only wish I could afford that piece, because I would be the one snatching it up. It just touches me — I can’t really even explain it — so thank you for making it and sharing it.