ANCIENT / RENEWED
The Loux Collection
March 20th - April 3rd, 2026
SHIBUMI presents ANCIENT/RENEWED, The Loux Collection, beads, objects, textiles and jewelry from old-world civilizations.
Joe Loux has been an antique dealer and longtime source of inspiration for April Higashi Jewelry for many years. April has always been drawn to his remarkable collection of older beads, which with daily wear and the passage of time, make some of the most exquisite one of a kind pieces.
His collection includes ancient coral, jade, chalcedony, agate, bone, and more. With a contemporary eye and perspective, these beads can been refreshed with the subtle addition of an updated clasp, a change of length or by adding a more contemporary detail. These changes can bridge the traditional and the modern, creating pieces that feel timeless and wearable.
Joe Loux has been an antique dealer and longtime source of inspiration for April Higashi Jewelry for many years. April has always been drawn to his remarkable collection of older beads, which with daily wear and the passage of time, make some of the most exquisite one of a kind pieces.
His collection includes ancient coral, jade, chalcedony, agate, bone, and more. With a contemporary eye and perspective, these beads can been refreshed with the subtle addition of an updated clasp, a change of length or by adding a more contemporary detail. These changes can bridge the traditional and the modern, creating pieces that feel timeless and wearable.
We invite you to come explore Joe's collection and find something completely unique, either as is, or updated and reimagined for your own collection.
JOE LOUX is a specialist in art of the non-Western world. He began his career collecting jewelry in North Africa. As his travels broadened, his interests and expertise expanded to encompass textiles and sculpture. Joe bought what he was drawn to, from the magical to the curious, the beautiful to the macabre.
Today, Joe’s focus has shifted from buying in the field to buying from private collections. He exhibits at prestigious art fairs across America. He is a member of ATADA (American Tribal Art Dealer’s Association) and was formerly on the board of directors. He is a member of San Francisco Tribal, and served as the organization’s president for two years.
