CNN

The new wave of fine jewelers bringing African luxury to the world

Africa is often seen as the home of precious gemstones and metals, with the world’s leading jewelry houses sourcing a steady stream of diamonds, gold and other minerals from the continent. But Africa ...
Essence

Nzinga Blake Launched Her Mama Africa Jewelry Collection To Tell Stories Of Families While Saving Mothers And Babies

It all started with a jewelry collection that Nzinga Blake’s mother was going through, an heirloom from her grandmother, with beautiful necklaces and earrings in the shape of the famed continent, the ...
NewsBytes

African jewelery: Handcrafted pieces worth knowing

African-inspired artisanal jewelry is taking the world by storm with its unique designs and cultural significance ...
The Brooklyn Paper

Jewelry designer Burkindy brings high fashion with traditional African flair to Crown Heights

Get ready to be dazzled, because high fashion with a traditional African flair has landed in the neighborhood of Crown Heights. Burkindy, a 45-year-old jewelry designer originally from Burkina Faso, ...
Essence

Luxury Jewelry Brand Yenaé Is Bringing Ancient African Glam To The Mainstream

It’s a late Friday morning in New York when Black female entrepreneurs Felekech “Fei” Biratu and Seble Alemayehu join me to discuss the creation of Yenaé, their luxury jewelry collection. The line has ...
Hyperallergic

The Pulsing Patterns of Traditional North African Jewelry

PARIS — Wearable Treasures: Jewelry and Ornaments of the Maghreb is a pointed consideration of the psychic powers interlaced throughout North African women’s jewelry. The variety of forms and designs ...
WISH-TV

African Garnet Jewelry owner creates upcycled & repurposed jewelry

It all started with one goal for Joni Clark owner of African Garnet! Clark said she started making jewelry because she wanted pieces that are good quality, unique, and affordable, now she’s providing ...
The Nation Newspaper

Fascinating history about ‘African beads’ in different Cultures

When it comes to beautiful jewelries, perhaps Africa is best known for its ‘handmade’ beautiful bead work. African beads are exquisite works of art. Beads are often worn while expressing art for ...
Forbes

KHIRY X J.Crew: Where African Heritage Meets Modern Luxury

In the rich tapestry of African jewelry traditions, ornamental pieces served as more than mere decoration, but were symbols of status, vessels of cultural identity, and practical insurance policies ...
WTVD

Local business gives back to African artisans, orphanage

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- More than a piece of jewelry, but a work of art that's changing lives. "Every purchase can help feed a child for a month," said Kinder Braley Dreams Collect. In 2019, Kinder ...
WISH-TV

Jewelry, art, and community: Locals celebrate Kwanzaa

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Friday marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a week-long cultural celebration centered on African American heritage and values. While each day focuses on a different principle, local ...