Kristen
Nov 26, 2017
Forever close to my heart
This is a very beautiful piece of jewelry! Since finding out that a majority of my DNA comes from Ghana and Nigeria I wanted to support the artist there. I also wanted a piece of a place I’ve never been to in an effort to feel connected to my roots while also remembering the meaning behind the Sankofa. I absolutely love this finely crafted piece of jewelry and i wear it close to my heart.
I am a 4th generation jeweler. My great great grandfather was a goldsmith from Marash. I was taught by my father, and we would make different jewelry designs using gold.
"I am a 4th generation jeweler. My great great grandfather was a goldsmith from Marash. After the Armenian genocide, he was forced to move to... read more
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