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How Incan royalty adorned themselves for ceremonies forms the basis for Andean artisan Dina's design of this beaded bracelet pair. She has included handmade brown ceramic beads in each of the two bracelets which compose the set as well as smooth glass beads in a lilac color. Each stretch bracelet is unique, however, as one is adorned with amethyst and the other features ceramic beads hand-painted with lines and circles.

Beautiful colors mingle in a wide bracelet by Addo Zakour in Ghana. Working with sese wood beads, she knots them by hand on nylon cords. This festive bracelet slips over the wrist to make every day a celebration.

Calling to mind the sweet and frosty treats of summer, this bracelet features beads and nuggets of colorful translucent glass, punctuated by faceted blue crystals. The stretch bracelet pairs beautifully with just about anything in your closet.

If a marketplace in Accra, a summer festival and a coral reef ever collided, they might look something like this. Ghanaian artisan Erica Yeboah’s stretch bracelet is handcrafted from recycled glass beads in a vivid riot of textured cobalt blue barrels, matte crimson rounds, sage green discs and hand-painted multicolor beads that seem to tell a story with every pattern. Each bead begins its life as something else entirely, and through skilled hands finds its way into this joyful, eco-conscious design that wears its origins with pride.

Nkunim, or nkonim, is an Akan word that means “victory,” “triumph,” or “success.” It is also the name of this vibrant stretch bracelet that brings coastal magic to your wrist, boasting a lively palette inspired by ocean waves and sunlight. This gorgeous accessory features recycled glass beads in brilliant turquoise and sunny yellow, handcrafted by skilled Ghanaian artisans following Erica Yeboah's thoughtful design. Each bead tells a story of transformation, as discarded glass finds new life in an eco-friendly accessory that pairs effortlessly with everything from weekend denim to breezy summer dresses.