- My name is Sonia Pallett and I make jewellery that reflects my Culture. I was born in Wiradjuri Country, the land of the three rivers, Dubbo NSW. My Mob is from Kooma from South West Queensland near the Cunnamulla area.
I have been making jewellery since my early childhood, on and off throughout my life. It wasn't until 2018 when I started to work full-time making jewellery after losing my husband, his passing encouraged me to always strive for your dreams and live life to the fullest.
His sudden passing forced me to live and work out of my van even though this has been a rewarding experience visiting communities around Australia and having a chance to grow my knowledge on Art and Culture it has also been very challenging. Most times I am off-grid and this makes jewellery making extremely difficult, I would love the chance to be able to create larger gallery-worthy pieces and not have the worry of limited space with a lack of amenities also constantly setting up and packing down.
With your donations and support, I will be able to grow my business and provide opportunities to not only myself but to other Indigenous Artists. I am hoping to establish a workshop in Lightning Ridge which is a small town on the border of New South Wales and Queensland in Australia that will connect the local tourism market, local gem industry, and that will enable me to make jewellery more efficiently and to be able to employ Aboriginal staff to learn different jewellery techniques.
I love to work in sterling silver and semi-precious stones which add color and dimension to my pieces. I am proud to have created a collection of jewellery bringing my Ancestor' storytelling symbols into a modern light with non-traditional wearable art. Most of this collection is named in Wiradjuri Language, helping everyone understand and appreciate our Culture.
With your help, I will be able to do this. I have some great products I am selling through this campaign, genuine handmade products, made by myself. I have many happy customers whose feedback to me is how much they like my products, the design, the quality, the authenticity of them, and the great story and connection to my Aboriginal culture. I would also like to share this with you through every piece you purchase and at the same time you are supporting me to set up my workshop, establish a cultural shop, and be able to produce and sell products locally, across Australia, and to the world.
I would like to acknowledge the Traditional owner's pastand present of all the lands I have been privileged to travel through and live in throughout my life, they have influenced and shaped my life and art.
Thank you for your support and I know you won't be disappointed.
Photo below Murriyan piece Sterling Silver Solid Lightning Ridge Opal
Gamilaraay Country Lightning RIdge Opal Specimen
Gamilaraay Country Lightning Ridge Opal Specimen, postage included so you will have your own little bit of Lightning Ridge.
Ngulburnan, yuriyawi “Waterhole” Sterling Silver Earrings
These cute waterhole earrings are completely Sterling
"Stars" Miima, Giralang Sterling Silver Earrings
These Sterling Silver earrings are named Miima, giralang which is Wiradjuri language for stars.
Rainbow Sterling Silver Earrings Aboriginal Flag Colours
Rainbow Sterling Silver Earrings Aboriginal Flag Colours Black, Yellow, Red Agate stones.
Dirriwang "Emu Feather" Sterling Silver Earrings
Dirriwang "Emu Feather" Sterling Silver Earrings. These cute earrings have the Sterling SIlver Emu footprint with the Emu feathers.
Waterhole Necklace
Ngulburnan “Waterhole” Mookaite gemstone approx 48cm long Necklace
Ngulburnan, yuriyawi “Waterhole” Emu Feather Earrings
Ngulburnan, yuriyawi “Waterhole” Sterling Silver and Emu Feather Earrings.
Sterling Silver selection 5 earrings
Sterling Silver selection 5 earrings Kangaroo, Emu, Walkabout, Waterhole and Stars.
Yabang “path”
1 x Sterling Silver and Lightning Ridge Opal doublet Brooch depicting travel lines and Waterholes. Approx 4.5cm x 5.5cm
Sterling Silver Earring Pack
An assortment of minimum 3 pairs of Sterling Silver Earrings picked at random
Nguluman, “Large Waterhole” Beaded Necklace with matching Earrings
Sterling Silver Large Waterhole with Mookaite Gemstone Necklace and matching Earrings.
Ambers Dreamtime Gift Pack
Pack includes: 1 x 3 pack Ambers Food Wraps 1 x 2 metre length Dreamtime Flag 1 x Aline Dreamtime dress size 12 1 x Dreamtime pot holder
Gift Voucher for online shop
Gift Voucher valued at $260 for the online shop www.soniapallett.com.au
Double Waterhole necklace with earrings
You will receive a large Double Waterhole Gemstone necklace with large matching Sterling Silver Waterhole gemstone earrings.
Aboriginal Pride pack
Sterling Silver and Black Yellow Red Agate Rainbow, Stars, Waterhole, Emu, Kangaroo
Gift Voucher for online shop 2
Gift Voucher valued at $400 for the online shop www.soniapallett.com.au
Murriyan
Handcrafted one off Award Winning Piece IOJDAA, Gamilaraay Country Lightning Ridge Solid Opal bracelet named Murriyan which is Wiradjuri for the Sea.
