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Caveman Clutch Décor

by Kathy Hrechka, MSDC Member

This clutch features Herkimer quartz crystals in matrix and the purse’s zippered opening is filled with quartz crystals from the same locality. My eyes were drawn to that clutch, as I recognized two doubly terminated crystals in matrix. This was my personal favorite clutch, as I noticed the two doubly terminated quartz crystals in matrix.

I recently attended an ArtFest by the Sea, along Juno Beach, Florida. One vendor featuring rocks caught my attention. Nature by Design Art, entrepreneur, Timothy combined rocks with designer handbag décor, known as “Caveman Clutches.” Even though they are simply décor, each one has a fun story to tell.

My interest in geology led to a personal conversation with Timothy. He revealed to me that he successfully prospected a pocket at Herkimer, New York, which gave him an extensive inventory of quartz crystals for creating the popular clutch décor. Unfortunately, he does not collect rocks, so he was unable to identify the rock bodies of his craft. I hope you find a “caveman clutch” that interests you from my photos. Happy Mother’s Day, hint, hint.

The “Purple Quartz Clutch” variety of amethyst gives a splash of color to any lady’s wardrobe. The pocket is lined with tumbled amethysts.
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“Beach Retreat Clutch” contains seashells, coral, and pearls.
“Seashells by the Seashore” is tightly packed with an assortment of colorful shells and sea glass. The matrix of the caveman clutch is a bright, sparkling rock quartz.
The “Caveman Geode Clutch” features a surprise pocket of gemmy crystals on the front side of the clutch.
The backside of the “Caveman Geode Clutch” sparkles with a surprise of a million tiny crystals.
Timothy of Nature by Design holds one of his self-collected Herkimer locality Caveman clutches.

Timothy was a delight to chat with and is proud to have created a first ever Caveman clutch line of purse décor. Check out his website naturebydesignart.com.

All photos by Kathy Hrechka, shopping for Mother’s Day in Jupiter, Florida.