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 ...

Atlanta-based designer Issa Gray has carved out her niche in the accessories market with her brand Ire Aje, founded in 2021. The brand emerged as a tribute to Gray’s aunt Linda Gray Murray, who served ...

Catherine Sarr eloquently combines her African roots with her elegant sense of style and fashion. A former curator of one-of-a-kind jewelry collections with the De Beers group, Sarr has successfully ...

Traditional African jewelry-making techniques are making a comeback as artisans and enthusiasts work to preserve cultural ...

The recent unearthing of ancient African beads has shed new light on the extensive trading systems that existed some 4,000 ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 5, 2022 / The art of storytelling is a treasure trove of possibilities, able to captivate in a number of mediums. Yenaé, the Virginia-based jeweler, crafts ...

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- "It's very important to know where you come from," said Gwanyan "Gwen" Barker. The first-generation Liberian-American has always admired her parents, who emigrated from the ...

Every week, African Start-Up follows entrepreneurs in various countries across the continent to see how they are working to make their business dreams become reality. It takes a lot of guts to choose ...

African beadwork art has always been a major cultural expression, but its influence is now seeping into fashion accessories ...

Lita and Mike Asscher, the young, energetic sixth generation heirs to the 157-year-old family owned firm, introduced several new jewelry designs over the past few years. During the recently concluded ...