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Marisa Martinez

Season 4 Episode 17

Marisa Martinez's jewelry reflects her Mexican-American heritage

Jeweler Marisa Martinez’s career is marked by her family ties, her Mexican-American heritage, and the women mentors in her life. She brings a fine art background to her craft, designing her jewelry with an eye for color theory and composition. Her intuitive combination of gemstones, hand-blown glass beads and precious metals makes for vibrant jewelry pieces and colorful ofrendas/altars. Minnesota Music in this Segment: Los Nativos (ome) Neighborhood Trio Dessa Robert Everest Special Thanks: Sarah Sitarz Quench Jewelry Arts