The Clay Pot, Park Slope’s fine jewelry and artisan home goods store, won first place at the 9th annual Designer Retailer Awards on Sunday June 3rd during JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Week.

This award is a big deal in the retail jewelry biz. And The Clay Pot is a big deal around here. Founded by the Silberberg family forty years ago, the shop originally sold ceramics. In fact, at one time there was a potter’s wheel in the shop.

They’ve come a long way, baby

Now the shop is nationally recognized as a resource for fine jewelry by America’s top jewelry designers. Their selection of wedding and engagement rings is considered one of the best, if not the best, in the city. They now represent over 75 jewelry artists working in a range of materials and styles.

“We were absolutely thrilled to be presented with the award for the best designer retailer. We have always championed the work of innovative, up and coming designers and it is an honor to work with their exquisite products,” said Tara Silberburg from The Clay Pot. “We are so pleased that they have recognized us for our efforts.”

49 other shops were also singled out for excellent. The criteria for which these awards were given: “educating the consumer on the quality and value of designer jewelry; displaying and merchandising designer products for maximum salability and finally, their commitment to fair business practices.”

We can certainly vouch for the  Clay Pot’s excellence all around.