About Me

 

I have always had an interest in history and a love of craftwork. After receiving my degree in Anthropology, I went to work for Ann Lewis Jewelry, where I was employed for 20 years before branching out on my own.

My combined interests in jewelry making and ancient history have led me to create a unique line of handcrafted jewelry, inspired by ancient artifacts. I design and fabricate historical reproduction jewelry, taking inspiration from the art, technology and spirit of ancient Egyptian, Near Eastern, Mediterranean and early European cultures as well as Pre-Columbian cultures of the Americas. My designs incorporate an eclectic mix of old glass and metal trade beads, vintage beads, gemstones and ethnic pendants, to create my unique style of beaded jewelry.

Over the past several years I have also developed a love for vintage jewelry, both as a collector and as a repair/restoration assistant to Caryn Naiditch of Earthly Adornments. Her expertise and her wonderful collection of vintage jewelry and accessories has provided me with invaluable experience and has been an inspiration for me to add a vintage jewelry section to my own jewelry website.

All of the handcrafted jewelry that appears on this website is fabricated by me at my studio in Sonoma County, California.

Lanette Nelson