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 ...

“There’s a famous line that my grandmother liked. She said, ‘There’s no such thing as a society… find the people you want to be around and create your own.’” For South African designer Katherine-Mary ...

Wilmington, Delaware, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Africa Costume Jewelry Market by Product Type (Necklaces & Chains, Earrings, Rings, ...

African jewellery designers are ensuring the local industry is alive and well. On a continent with so many raw materials and elements, and known for its export of gold and diamonds, the African ...

When you look at the bust of Nefertiti, with her high cheekbones, angular jaw and elegant eyebrows, the Egyptian queen gazes back at you with a timeless grace that transcends the 3,300 years since she ...

When jewelry artist Alexandra Mor moved to Bali for a year she was looking to replenish her creative juices while learning Balinese craftsmanship. Her adventure took an unusual detour which made all ...

South Africa is faced with many socio-economic challenges; principally, sluggish growth and high levels of unemployment. In response to Government’s objectives to create much needed growth and ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Can jewellery rescue Africa’s most fragile economies? The African Development Bank (AfDB) is now trying to find ...