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 ...

To celebrate Heritage Month, we chat with two jewellery makers you should know who draw inspiration from their tribes and culture, Njabu Griffiths, founder of Lashongwe Contemporary African Design and ...

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 ...

Many months before he met his future business partner, the former Vice President of Kenya Joseph Murubi, Alan Donovan was inspired by the designs, creativity and technical skills of Turkana women. “I ...

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 ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Sustainable, responsible and ethically sourced might be attractive buzzwords for mining companies and global ...

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 ...

After twelve years of dreaming, refining and late-night work sessions, a new South African jewellery brand has finally stepped into the light, and it arrives with a vision that is bold, emotional and ...

Jewellery is having a moment unlike any other. Over the past few years, prestigious apparel brands such as Prada, Saint Laurent, Gucci and Bottega Veneta have entered the space, competing with ...