jewelry (27 items)
Green Laafi
Bone and Recycled Beaded Necklace
Green Laafi, Bone and Recycled Beaded Necklace
Length: 21"
Ila Suleyman
"I crafted this necklace to bless you with good health," declares Ila Suleyman. From his "Laafi" collection meaning "good health" in the Mamprusi language, the necklace... read more$44.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Adwenepa
Handmade Ceramic and Bamboo Dangle Earrings
Adwenepa, Handmade Ceramic and Bamboo Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.2" x 0.3" W
Millicent Okine
Adwenepa or "good thoughts" in Akan inspire the original design of these earrings by Ghana's Millicent Okine. She crafts the earrings by hand with bamboo cylinders adorned with pyrograph... read more$25.99Artist: Millicent Okine
Dondo
Unique Ceramic Dangle Earrings
Dondo, Unique Ceramic Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 0.6" W
Millicent Okine
The traditional dondo drum inspires the design of these elegant earrings. Ghana's Millicent Okine crafts the earrings by hand with ornate terracotta beads. Black recycled plastic discs and sese wood... read more$29.99Artist: Millicent Okine
All Things New
Ebony and ceramic pendant necklace
All Things New, Ebony and ceramic pendant necklace
Length: 18"
Ila Suleyman
Carved by hand, a pendant of ebony wood reveals abstract motifs. It centers a beaded necklace of ceramic, sese wood and batik on bone. The colorful disks are recycled plastic. The Ghanaian designer... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Sougri
Bone and ceramic beaded necklace
Sougri, Bone and ceramic beaded necklace
Length: 20"
Ila Suleyman
Ila Suleyman calls the original design of this necklace Sougri, the Mamprusi term for patience. He diligently crafts the necklace by hand with ornate terracotta beads and sleek sese wood. A cow bone... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Tempoka
Fair Trade Ceramic Beaded Necklace
Tempoka, Fair Trade Ceramic Beaded Necklace
Length: 22"
Ila Suleyman
"I call this design Tempoka, the Mossi term for mother earth in reference to the natural materials I used for this necklace, and also to emphasize the importance of using recycled materials to... read more$47.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
African Goddess
Handmade Ceramic Pendant Necklace
African Goddess, Handmade Ceramic Pendant Necklace
Length: 22"
Ila Suleyman
By Ila Suleyman, this colorful necklace is a triumph of African design. He names it Kolpoka, a river goddess of the Mamprusi kingdom. Ceramic mingles with beads of sese wood and batik on bone, while... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Amaria
Handcrafted Bone and Recycled Bead Necklace
Amaria, Handcrafted Bone and Recycled Bead Necklace
Length: 21.75"
Ila Suleyman
The Mamprusi people refer to a newlywed woman as Amaria, and in her honor Ila Suleyman designs a necklace of stunning elegance. He crafts the necklace by hand with cow bone pendants painted with... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Laafi
Bone and Recycled Beaded Necklace
Laafi, Bone and Recycled Beaded Necklace
Length: 22"
Ila Suleyman
"A necklace crafted to bless you with Laafi (good health)," says Ila Suleyman of Ghana. Inspired by the Mamprusi blessing, Suleyman crafts the necklace by hand with a cow bone pendant at the... read more$49.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Nigerian Belles
Handcrafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings
Nigerian Belles, Handcrafted Ceramic Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.8" x 1" W
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme designs a stunning pair of earrings steeped in traditional Nigerian elegance. The earrings are crafted by hand with ornate terracotta beads and bauxite discs. Hanging from brass... read more$29.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
African Aesthetic
Terracotta and Soapstone Dangle Earrings
African Aesthetic, Terracotta and Soapstone Dangle Earrings
Length: 1.9" x 0.7" W
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme designs earrings with a strong African aesthetic presence. The earrings are crafted by hand with black soapstone and ornate terracotta beads, accompanied by bauxite. Featuring... read more$29.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Bold Africa
Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace
Bold Africa, Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace
Length: 24"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Ornate terracotta beads and coconut shell hoops center a bold necklace. Nonyem Abena Ibeneme designs this exquisite necklace inspired by traditional African jewelry.$49.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Traveler
Men's Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace
Traveler, Men's Coconut Shell Pendant Necklace
Length: 26"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme designs a stunning necklace for men inspired by traditional African jewelry trends. The necklace is crafted by hand with waxed linen thread and natural coconut shell pendants... read more$49.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Medieval Hoops
Handmade African Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings
Medieval Hoops, Handmade African Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings
Length: 2.8" x 1.5" W
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Ornate terracotta beads center coconut shells in the design of these bold earrings. "The design of the earrings makes me think of medieval architecture," says Nonyem Abena Ibeneme. The... read more$39.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Medieval Nature
Unique Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings
Medieval Nature, Unique Coconut Shell Dangle Earrings
Length: 3" x 1.6" W
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
"The subtle organic colors and style of this design makes me think of medieval architecture," confides Nonyem Abena Ibeneme. The earrings are crafted by hand with ornate terracotta beads... read more$39.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Beautiful Lorlor Sakor
Ceramic and Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace
Beautiful Lorlor Sakor, Ceramic and Recycled Plastic Beaded Necklace
Length: 29.5"
Grace Bernice Buamah
Designed by Ghanaian artisan Grace Bernice Buamah, this necklace is strung with beads of handcrafted ceramic and recycled plastic. A triple strand of beads centers the necklace, which closes with a... read more$67.99Artist: Grace Bernice Buamah
Beautiful Nuku
Ceramic and Gold-Tone Recycled Plastic Necklace from Ghana
Beautiful Nuku, Ceramic and Gold-Tone Recycled Plastic Necklace from Ghana
Length: 20.75"
Grace Bernice Buamah
Designed by Ghanaian artisan Grace Bernice Buamah, this necklace is centered by handcrafted beads of ceramic in black. It circles the neck with eco-friendly beads of recycled plastic in gold and... read more$39.99Artist: Grace Bernice Buamah
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
Newsworthy
Handmade Necklace with Recycled Paper Beads
Newsworthy, Handmade Necklace with Recycled Paper Beads
Length: 20.75"
Akwele Suma
Akwele Suma creates jewelry with an eye toward ecology. Crafted by hand, this original design centers a long strand of bauxite with three beads made from recycled paper. The handcrafted necklace... read more$37.99Artist: Akwele Suma
Anyigba
Artisan Crafted Beaded Necklace from Ghana
Anyigba, Artisan Crafted Beaded Necklace from Ghana
Length: 25"
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor celebrates "Anyigba" with the design of this necklace. Meaning "Mother Earth" in Ewe, the necklace is crafted in a warm palette of earth tones that... read more$64.99Artist: Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
Deka
Beaded Torsade Necklace Handcrafted with Recycled Glass
Deka, Beaded Torsade Necklace Handcrafted with Recycled Glass
Length: 21.25"
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor finds glistening deka ("harmony" in the Ewe language) in the design of this necklace as she combines gray, white, black, ice and amber hues. Working with beads of... read more$59.99Artist: Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
Fascinating Rocks
Ceramic and Recycled Plastic Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Fascinating Rocks, Ceramic and Recycled Plastic Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Grace Bernice Buamah
Resembling black rocks, ceramic beads are handcrafted in this stretch bracelet from Ghana. Grace Bernice Buamah designs the bracelet, accentuated by petite beads of recycled plastic.$27.99Artist: Grace Bernice Buamah
Fascinating Rocks
Ceramic and Recycled Plastic Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Fascinating Rocks, Ceramic and Recycled Plastic Dangle Earrings from Ghana
Length: 1.8" x 0.4" W
Grace Bernice Buamah
Resembling black rocks, ceramic beads are handcrafted in this pair of dangle earrings from Ghana. Grace Bernice Buamah designs the earrings, accentuated by petite beads of recycled plastic.$19.99Artist: Grace Bernice Buamah
Color Spark
Eco-Friendly Ceramic Beaded Bracelet from Ghana
Color Spark, Eco-Friendly Ceramic Beaded Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 7.5"
Catherine Offei Kwapong
Designed by Catherine Offei Kwapong in Ghana, this charming stretch bracelet combines colorful eco-friendly materials with patterned ceramic beads. The artisan hand crafts the bracelet by alternating... read more$25.99Artist: Catherine Offei Kwapong
Happy Blooms
Ceramic and Recycled Plastic Beaded Happiness Necklace
Happy Blooms, Ceramic and Recycled Plastic Beaded Happiness Necklace
Length: 24"
Catherine Offei Kwapong
Catherine Offei Kwapong designs and handcrafts this intriguing necklace with happiness in mind. Using artful placement of black terracotta, brown recycled plastic and pale sese wood beads, the... read more$59.99Artist: Catherine Offei Kwapong