In Allison’s newest curated collection, the gallery features the work of the artist, Lucia Antonelli.

The artist began her career at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Unable to fuel her soul, Antonelli left the fashion industry. To her surprise and immeasurable delight, the maker discovered and fell in love with beadwork that today comprises the core of her pieces in art jewelry.

Working from her studio in Petaluma, California, Antonelli has earned international acclaim as she transforms found and reclaimed materials into one of a kind jewelry for personal adornment.

Moved by a complexity of color & texture, the artist brings varied cultures to a contemporary frontier. 

Salvaged French brass beads from late-19th century handbags are married with semi-precious stones, pearls, antique tribal talismans and bakelite to create art jewelry with elegance and character.

Wondrous and vivacious works of art become part ornament and keepsake as Antonelli designs with both the hand and the heart. Take joy in the delicate draping of a necklace, or the fanciful movement in a pair of earrings.

Marvel at the medley of materials as pieces transition from gemstones to the smooth & dynamic bodies of brightly colored bakelite.

BRAIDED BRACELET WITH BAKELITE
Two fat brass melon beads punctuate the ends of the beautifully braided bracelet with multiple strands of antique brass French seed beads and assorted Bakelite beads with colored glass
by Lucia Antonelli

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LONG ETHNIC NECKLACE
Antique silver Indian pendant, multiple strands of antique Naga & Indonesian tribal glass, green tourmaline, antique Indian silver beads and pendants, antique French brass beads
by Lucia Antonelli

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ANTIQUE BLUE CUT STEEL & BRASS BEADED NECKLACE
Antique blue cut steel & French brass beads
by Lucia Antonelli

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“I love beauty, I need it to feel complete as a human being, and I must share it with the world.”

Lucia Antonelli

BOOGIE WOOGIE NECKLACE
Wrapped leather collar with antique French metal seed beads and spray of Bakelite beads & metal seed bead twigs
by Lucia Antonelli

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COLLAR WITH ANTIQUE SHELL AMULETS
Antique French brass beads, ancient Mesopotamian carved shell amulets, (3500-3000 BC), antique coral and silver beads, New Guinea shell ring
by Lucia Antonelli

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TASSEL NECKLACE WITH BLUE QUARTZ, GARNET & LABRADORITE

TASSEL NECKLACE WITH BLUE QUARTZ, GARNET & LABRADORITE
Antique French steel beads, blue quartz, garnet, labradorite
by Lucia Antonelli

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ANTIQUE COLUMBIAN SHELL, TURQUOISE AND AGATE PENDANT NECKLACE

ANTIQUE COLUMBIAN SHELL, TURQUOISE AND AGATE PENDANT NECKLACE
Antique agate pendant set in sterling silver, Columbian shell, turquoise, antique silver talismans
by Lucia Antonelli

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RINGS NECKLACE
Sterling silver rings, 18K yellow gold links, accents and pendants, antique French brass beads
by Lucia Antonelli

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TASSEL NECKLACE WITH QUARTZ, AQUAMARINE & GARNET

TASSEL NECKLACE WITH QUARTZ, AQUAMARINE & GARNET
Antique French brass beads, olive quartz, aquamarine, garnet
by Lucia Antonelli

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Uncovered items are reimagined as expressions for the women of today as she crosses all confines to dance on the horizons of creativity.

WRAPPED BRACELET WITH SILVER RING

WRAPPED BRACELET WITH SILVER RING
Stitched leather, antique French brass seed beads, and some in silver and black patina, sterling silver
by Lucia Antonelli

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