Julia wears Oie Minnesota has a Julia Roberts connection.

Local designer Liz Oie has been making jewelry with gold, silver and precious and semiprecious stones for more than a dozen years out of her home in Burnsville. While locally the Oie Jewelry line (available at Epitome in Galleria and Stephanie's in St. Paul) has become very popular, last summer Oie's eldest son Collin and his girlfriend, Jenna Schneiderman, took it to New York, where they were living and interning. They set up shop on the street in Brooklyn. Zoe Kravitz (Lenny's daughter) stopped by.

The jewelry did so well that Schneiderman decided to try a few stores. SoHo boutique Callalilai loved it and started carrying it.

The first day the jewelry was in the store, actress Julia Roberts bought a yellow jade necklace. Someone returned on her behalf and purchased a medallion that was hand-painted by Tibetan monks. It features the symbol for Namaste and represents "the light in me and the light in you," said Oie. There are photos of Roberts wearing the latter on her way to the set of "Eat, Pray, Love" in Italy. "When I saw Julia Roberts wearing my necklace, I could not believe it," said Oie. "It's Julia Roberts!"

Oie's work continues to sell in New York -- she has expanded to Foravi and a second Callalilai location. Her new work features more vintage pieces with precious and semiprecious stones. Good news for Minnesotans -- they sell for less here.

At Epitome, earrings are $50 to $150 and necklaces are $100 to $250.

Star Tribune, Star Tribune
Pendant from Gittelson jewelers, $66

Last-minute gifts Still shopping? Here are some quick places to scoop up goodies for those left on your list.

Gaviidae Market

What: A gift mart in Gaviidae. So you can shop without going outdoors. You'll find apparel by Foat Design, Leendaloo Brand Tees and Ciao Marco, and jewelry by Helen Wang Jewelry, SilverCocoon and Infrared Studios.

When: Friday is the final day. (It might return next fall or even again this winter.)

Where: Gaviidae's Saks Off Fifth wing, 651 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.

Zelaz

What: Clothes and accessories for teens and tweens (and moms). This weekend, everything in the store will be under $30.

When: Thursday through Saturday.

Where: Wayzata Bay Shopping Center, 927 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 952-920-1044.

Anne Sportun Trunk Show

What: Handcrafted jewelry made with white, rose and yellow gold along with gems, diamonds and pearls.

When: Saturday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 5 p.m.).

Where: Max's, 3831 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364.

Gittelson Jewelers

What: A sterling silver and diamond pendant ($66).

Where: Gittelson Jewelers, 110 S. 7th St., Mpls., 612-339-5153.

Last-minute blitz

What: Handbags by MJ Wallace ($63, originally $395), wrap by Barefoot dreams ($7, originally $110) and designer perfumes ($10, originally $56 to $80).

When: Saturday (9 a.m. to noon).

Where: 7781 Main St., Maple Grove, 763-391-6102.

Liebling Design Trunk Show

What: Jewelry featuring flowers by local designer Jessica Cripps.

When: Friday (5 to 7 p.m.).

Where: MNfashion Holiday Boutique, Gaviidae (lower level, next to Saks Off Fifth).

Sales and events At Ivy (1440 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-827-2764), get 25 percent off full-priced clothes, shoes and accessories and take an additional 20 percent off sale items through Dec. 24.

On Saturday, shop at Covered (1201 Lagoon Av., Mpls., 612-825-1610) for free gift wrapping, $20 gift card with every $100 gift certificate purchased, a free necklace from Skinny with any jewelry purchase of $30 or more (while supplies last) and raffles. They'll also be collecting food shelf and unopened toy donations.

If you don't want to leave the house, you can still shop local. On Thursday, order beauty products (essentials!) from StormSister Spatique (635 S. Smith Av., St. Paul, 651-221-4668) online or by phone and get free shipping with the code FREESHIP.

On Thursday and Friday, get 20 percent off all retail products at Juut (www.juut.com), including Aveda, GHD, Stephanie Johnson and local designers LiveSavvy and Nelle Handbags.

Sara Glassman • 612-673-7177 sglassman@startribune.com