Discover NOVICA's African Beaded Jewelry Collection. Dating back over 75,000 years, snail shells, used as beads, have been found in Africa. At one time referred to as trade beads because of their use as currency, beads have always had a cultural significance beyond self-adornment in Africa. Today's African jewelry makers use a wide variety of bead materials in their necklaces, bracelets and earrings such as recycled glass, wood and other sustainable materials.
My daughter got me these for my birthday. Such lovely stones! The color is beautiful and they have a wonderful irridesance. My daughter said they are perfect with my eyes.
Tina feels blessed with her talent, and feels it is her responsibility to teach her craft to others.
A descendant of the Ga Mashie royal family, Tina Naa Larmley Quaye was born on June 28, 1970. Unfortunately, when she was just three weeks old her... read more