formal jewelry (41 items)
Ocean Empress
Wood bangle bracelet
Ocean Empress, Wood bangle bracelet
Size: 7.75" Inner Circ. x 1.3" W
Vipin
Rolling like the waves in the Indian Ocean, the grain of mango wood accentuates this stunning bracelet. From Vipin, the bangle is carved by hand and buffed after painted to reveal the wood's natural... read more$25.99Artist: Vipin
All Is Well
Black and White Recycled Sese Wood and Bone Dangle Earrings
All Is Well, Black and White Recycled Sese Wood and Bone Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.7" x 0.4" W
Rita Addo Zakour
Ghanaian jewelry designer Rita Addo Zakour draws inspiration from tradition African designs to create a pair of beautiful earrings. Recycled plastic, sese wood and batik bone beads are stacked... read more$19.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Boho Stacks
Green and Orange Stacked Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings
Boho Stacks, Green and Orange Stacked Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.6" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
Ghanaian artisan Catherine Offei Kwapong creates a pair of earrings ideal for the boho fashionista. Sese wood culminates in disks of recycled plastic to form an attractive stacking effect. Wear these... read more$19.99Artist: Catherine Offei Kwapong
Rose Allure
18k Gold-Accented Wood and Horn Floral Dangle Earrings
Rose Allure, 18k Gold-Accented Wood and Horn Floral Dangle Earrings
Claudia Castelao
Brazil’s Claudia Castelao is an expert in bold and eco-friendly jewelry like these irresistible dangle earrings showcasing hand-carved recycled eucalyptus wood shavings that form two exquisite roses.... read more$26.99Artist: Claudia Castelao
Sosongo in Blue
Blue Braided Beaded Necklace Fair Trade Jewelry from Africa
Sosongo in Blue, Blue Braided Beaded Necklace Fair Trade Jewelry from Africa
Length: 21.25"
Ila Suleyman
Six beaded strands are interwoven in a braid to form the focal point of this necklace presented by Ghanaian Ila Suleyman. Each strand is threaded with blue recycled vinyl beads and the ends of the... read more$69.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Beaded Lovers
Pair of Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Figurines from Ghana
Beaded Lovers, Pair of Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Figurines from Ghana
Winfred Korley
Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley celebrates the love between two people, designing this charming pair of figurines. A man and a woman stand side-by-side, hand-carved of native sese wood and adorned... read more$84.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Asase Ye Duru
Adinkra Asase Ye Duru Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Asase Ye Duru, Adinkra Asase Ye Duru Sese Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana
Length: 19.75"
Ali Mohammed
Hand-carved of sese wood, the beautiful adinkra symbol Asase Ye Duru forms the pendant of this necklace from Ghana. Asase Ye Duru means "the earth has weight," and signifies the divinity of... read more$49.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
Good Africa
Africa-Themed Ebony Wood and Recycled Glass Pendant Necklace
Good Africa, Africa-Themed Ebony Wood and Recycled Glass Pendant Necklace
Length: 27.5"
Robert Lanyo
Carved by hand from ebony wood with a beautiful natural grain, the African continent forms the pendant of this necklace from Ghana. Robert Lanyo selects beads of sese wood and recycled glass to circle... read more$59.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
Ashanti Pair
Rustic Sese Wood Sculptures of an Ashanti Couple (Pair)
Ashanti Pair, Rustic Sese Wood Sculptures of an Ashanti Couple (Pair)
Winfred Korley
Standing side-by-side, an Ashanti pair holds their bellies. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this cultural pair of sculptures; each figure is hand-carved from sese wood and treated with a... read more$139.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Earth Circle
Wood Terracotta Recycled Plastic Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Earth Circle, Wood Terracotta Recycled Plastic Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Length: 6.25"
Catherine Offei Kwapong
West African artisan Catherine Offei Kwapong breathes new life into recycled plastic beads, pairing them with terracotta and sese wood beads to form a lovely bracelet. With earth tones and patterned... read more$27.99Artist: Catherine Offei Kwapong
Layered Chakana
Handmade Chakana Cross Wood Pendant Necklace from Peru
Layered Chakana, Handmade Chakana Cross Wood Pendant Necklace from Peru
Length: 19.75"
Antuane and Santos
Centering a length of cotton cord, the chakana, or "Inca cross" forms the pendant of this necklace. Peruvian duo Antuane and Santos design this necklace, handcrafted of reclaimed pumaquiro... read more$29.99Artist: Antuane and Santos
Ewe Dolls
Two Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Sculptures from Ghana
Ewe Dolls, Two Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Sculptures from Ghana
Christian Kwesi Tawiah
Inspired by the Ewe people of Ghana, Christian Kewsi Tawiah designs and hand-carves two Ibeji sculptures of sese wood that depict a brother and sister. He accents the sculptures with jewelry made from... read more$84.99Artist: Christian Kwesi Tawiah
Fertility Couple
Pair of Wood and Recycled Glass Statuettes from Ghana
Fertility Couple, Pair of Wood and Recycled Glass Statuettes from Ghana
Winfred Korley
Artisan Winfred Korley crafts a charming pair of fertility dolls, rich with significance. The woman holds her stomach, and the man does so as well in solidarity, showing his support in maternity. Each... read more$89.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Berries
African Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings
Berries, African Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 1" W
Akwele Suma
Featuring a palette of multiple hues, these earrings are a unique creation by Akwele Suma. "They remind me of berries," the Ghanaian designer confides. She crafts the earrings by hand... read more$29.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Mansa Woman
Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana
Mansa Woman, Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana
Winfred Korley
A woman stands with arms outstretched, crafted of Ghanaian sese wood with a charming, antiqued finish. Featuring a characteristically exaggerated head, this fertility doll represents an African... read more$99.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Geometric Composition
Geometric Recycled Wood Dangle Earrings in Red
Geometric Composition, Geometric Recycled Wood Dangle Earrings in Red
Length: 2.1" x 1.3" W x 0.1" D
Julio Molina
In squares of recycled palo blanco and trumpet tree wood, geometric cutwork forms an intricate composition. Guatemalan artisan Julio Molina makes an eco-friendly statement with these dangle earrings... read more$34.99Artist: Julio Molina
Akuabas
Rustic Sese Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture from Ghana
Akuabas, Rustic Sese Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture from Ghana
Winfred Korley
Traditionally given to women who are hoping to become pregnant, this traditional akuaba fertility doll is created by Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley. He hand-carves this rustic sculpture from sese... read more$147.99Artist: Winfred Korley
African Innocence
Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
African Innocence, Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2"
Rita Addo Zakour
Cream-colored discs of sese wood exude innocence in this pair of dangle earrings form Ghana. Rita Addo Zakour designs the earrings, suspending the wood between beads of recycled glass and plastic.$27.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Stacks of Pebbles
Yellow and Purple Sese Wood Pebbles Beaded Dangle Earrings
Stacks of Pebbles, Yellow and Purple Sese Wood Pebbles Beaded Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.6" x 0.4" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
Reminiscent of small pebbles lining a gently flowing stream, these earrings are handcrafted by Ghanaian designer Catherine Offei Kwapong. Yellow and purple sese wood beads are composed to form... read more$17.99Artist: Catherine Offei Kwapong
Shadow Elephant
Glass Beaded Ebony Wood Elephant Pendant Necklace
Shadow Elephant, Glass Beaded Ebony Wood Elephant Pendant Necklace
Length: 21.75"
Robert Lanyo
Carved by hand from dark ebony wood, a shadowy elephant forms the pendant of this necklace from Ghana. Robert Lanyo creates a strand of alternating sese wood and recycled glass beads to circle the... read more$39.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
Geometric Blooms
Geometric Floral Recycled Sese Wood Dangle Earrings
Geometric Blooms, Geometric Floral Recycled Sese Wood Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.8" W
Rita Addo Zakour
Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour creates a striking contrast between geometric and floral inspired motifs. Black geometric boxes sit atop flower-shaped sese wood beads to form a distinctively stylish... read more$19.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Green and Mighty
Handcrafted Green and Mighty Sese Wood Dangle Earrings
Green and Mighty, Handcrafted Green and Mighty Sese Wood Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 0.8" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
Ghanaian artisan Catherine Offei Kwapong crafts a pair of earrings with the inspiration of might behind them. Green sese wood beads are paired with coconut shell and recycled plastic, forming... read more$19.99Artist: Catherine Offei Kwapong
Forest Milestones
Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Forest Milestones, Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Rita Addo Zakour
Dark beads form a charming design crafted by Ghanaian artisans and designed by Rita Addo Zakour. Finding inspiration in natural materials, Rita works with the artisans to create these beaded dangle... read more$27.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Boho Queen
Recycled Plastic and Sese Wood Boho Queen Dangle Earrings
Boho Queen, Recycled Plastic and Sese Wood Boho Queen Dangle Earrings
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Catherine Offei Kwapong
Combining recycled plastic and sese wood beads, Ghanaian artisan Catherine Offei Kwapong creates a stylish set of dangle earrings. The natural elements of this pair are ideal for the boho-styled... read more$19.99Artist: Catherine Offei Kwapong
Dzika
Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass and Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Dzika, Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass and Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Mary Dzidzienyo
A palette of warm and natural tones embellishes an eco-friendly creation crafted in Ghana by Mary Dzidzienyo. The artisan uses recycled glass and sese wood to create the beads that form this stretch... read more$59.99Artist: Mary Dzidzienyo
Nuku Beads
Red Recycled Glass and Wood Beaded Pendant Necklace
Nuku Beads, Red Recycled Glass and Wood Beaded Pendant Necklace
Length: 20.75"
Beauty Sagatey
Strung by hand, a cluster of red and yellow recycled glass beads forms the pendant of this necklace from Ghana. Beauty Sagatey designs the necklace, flanking the pendant with sese wood. The... read more$49.99Artist: Beauty Sagatey
Good-Natured
Artisan Crafted Recycled Paper and Wood Earrings from Ghana
Good-Natured, Artisan Crafted Recycled Paper and Wood Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2" x 1.2" W
Akwele Suma
Handcrafted of recycled paper, two squares form a good-natured pair of dangle earrings. Ghanaian artisan Akwele Suma designs the earrings, adding petite beads of sese wood and recycled plastic to... read more$19.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Akosombo Light
Handcrafted Recycled Paper and Sese Wood Dangle Earrings
Akosombo Light, Handcrafted Recycled Paper and Sese Wood Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.8" x 0.4" W
Akwele Suma
Handcrafted of green-tone recycled paper, four cylinders form a wonderful pair of dangle earrings. Ghanaian artisan Akwele Suma designs the earrings, adding petite beads of sese wood and recycled... read more$27.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Thinking of Home
Colorful Recycled Paper and Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Thinking of Home, Colorful Recycled Paper and Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 1" W
Akwele Suma
Handwoven from strips of recycled paper, two squares form a lovely pair of dangle earrings. Ghana's Akwele Suma crafts the earrings, adding petite beads of sese wood and recycled plastic to dangle... read more$19.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Our Friendship
Handcrafted Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings
Our Friendship, Handcrafted Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.8" x 0.8" W
Akwele Suma
"An inspiration from the warmth and comfort of a friend," confides Akwele Suma of these earrings. She crafts the pair by hand-forming cylinders of rolled-up recycled paper. Flanked by sese... read more$27.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Sosongo in Red
Handcrafted Red Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate
Sosongo in Red, Handcrafted Red Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate
Length: 21.25"
Ila Suleyman
Six beaded strands are interwoven in a braid to form the focal point of this necklace presented by Ghanaian Ila Suleyman. Each strand is threaded with red recycled vinyl beads and the ends of the... read more$69.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Sosongo in Orange
Handcrafted Orange Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate
Sosongo in Orange, Handcrafted Orange Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate
Length: 21.25"
Ila Suleyman
Six beaded strands are interwoven in a braid to form the focal point of this necklace presented by Ghanaian Ila Suleyman. Each strand is threaded with yellow-orange recycled vinyl beads and the ends... read more$69.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Majestic Abladei
Handmade Recycled Paper and Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Majestic Abladei, Handmade Recycled Paper and Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 2.4" x 0.8" W
Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma uses recycled plastic strips, coiling them to form this majestic pair of dangle earrings. The earrings dangle from brass hooks, accentuated with petite beads of sese wood that dangle... read more$27.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Eco Tradition
Recycled Paper Waterfall Necklace Crafted in Ghana
Eco Tradition, Recycled Paper Waterfall Necklace Crafted in Ghana
Length: 17.75"
Akwele Suma
For an eco-friendly accessory that adds a touch of Ghanaian tradition to your wardrobe, this necklace is designed by Ghanaian artisan Akwele Suma. She forms the waterfall pendant with beads of... read more$57.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Glimpses
Reversible Rectangular Recycled Wood Modern Pendant Necklace
Glimpses, Reversible Rectangular Recycled Wood Modern Pendant Necklace
Length: 19.75"
Antuane and Santos
Peruvian artisans Antuane and Santos play with light and form in this intriguing reversible pendant necklace handcrafted from reclaimed wood. With dark ipe wood on one side and light oreja de leon... read more$27.99Artist: Antuane and Santos
Stellar Magic in Red
Star Pattern Recycled Wood Dangle Earrings in Red
Stellar Magic in Red, Star Pattern Recycled Wood Dangle Earrings in Red
Length: 1.8" x 1" W x 0.1" D
Julio Molina
Making an ecological statement, Guatemalan artisan Julio Molina uses recycled palo blanco and trumpet tree wood to create these dangle earrings. Each circular earring is crafted from wood and given a... read more$34.99Artist: Julio Molina
Multicolor Sosongo
Artisan Multicolor Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate
Multicolor Sosongo, Artisan Multicolor Braided Bead Necklace with Wood and Agate
Length: 21.25"
Ila Suleyman
Six beaded strands are interwoven in a braid to form the focal point of this necklace presented by Ghanaian Ila Suleyman. Each strand is threaded with recycled vinyl beads in a mix of pink, blue... read more$59.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Stellar Magic in Light Brown
Star Pattern Recycled Wood Dangle Earrings in Light Brown
Stellar Magic in Light Brown, Star Pattern Recycled Wood Dangle Earrings in Light Brown
Length: 1.8" x 1" W x 0.1" D
Julio Molina
Making an ecological statement, Guatemalan artisan Julio Molina uses recycled palo blanco and trumpet tree wood to create these dangle earrings. Each circular earring is crafted from wood and given a... read more$34.99Artist: Julio Molina
Unity
Eco Friendly Recycled Paper Necklace from Africa
Unity, Eco Friendly Recycled Paper Necklace from Africa
Length: 20"
Akwele Suma
"There is strength in numbers," believes Ghanaian designer Akwele Suma as she designs this necklace. She rolls paper recycled from printed materials, creating a variety of shapes that... read more$57.99Artist: Akwele Suma
My Piano
Recycled paper dangle earrings
My Piano, Recycled paper dangle earrings
Length: 2.8" x 0.4" W
Akwele Suma
"The recycled paper used for this pair of earrings was supplied by a friend living with sickle cell. The proceeds from the sale of these earrings will go a long way to help buy his regular... read more$34.99Artist: Akwele Suma