J-ZINE EDIT: COLOUR (December 2023)

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Editor-in-Chief / Founder Jason Aarons jason@jewelleryafrika.com

+27 (0)74 400 6677

Brand Curation & Promotion Josie Lehy josie@jewelleryafrika.com

+27 (0)62 513 2431

Global Curator Niyati Mendapara Niyati.mendapara@gmail.com

Global Media Events Partner

DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club

Agnes Abdullahu, Founder & CEO info@diamondaine.com

+32 486 57 23 30

Digital Marketing Partner

Lynne Wilson Digital Marketing lynne@lynnewilson.co.za

+27 (0) 82 332 8290

Marketing/PR

Bongani Dlamini / Sophia Tau bongani@jewelleryafrika.com sophia@jewelleryafrika.com

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wethinkto elves,what urfulworld gavehimaheadache!It wasn’tuntilIsawhissubsequentcolourpalettetorealise exactlywhathemeant:youneedtoBEYOU! Itmattersnotwhatcoloursyouchoosetoexpressyour creativity,butratherthatyoustandtallinhavingaddedtothe rich,vibrantkaleidoscopeofAfrikanjewellerydesign.

Youdon’tneedacolour/softheyear,a‘trend’orapredictionto beseenorheard.ThecolourofYOURworldislimitlesswhetheryouseeitinasofthue,agentlepastel,abrilliantblend oramutedshade.Youmakeyourowncolourmagic.

Our2023COLOUREDITisastorybookcelebratingthe uniquenessanddiversityofsomeoftheAfrikanjewellery creationswediscoveredduringtheyear.Wewerebirthedin MarchandninemonthslateraresoblessedtobeabletoSHARE ourmilestones,passion;togrowandlearnsomuchfromour community.Ourjewellerylandscapeisinfiniteandweare incrediblyproudtobepartofyourcolourfulworld,aswehope youareofours.

TheJewelleryAfrikateamwishesyouallawonderfuland FUNtatsicholidayseasonandNewYearofLOVE,LIFE, LAUGHTERandofcourse,colour!#2024likeneverbefore

Jason Founder&Editor-in-Chief

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Jewellery Afrika’s brand bursts into the digital world! An integrated content-driven hub, created to empower Afrikan and Afrikaninspired jewellery brands on the continent and beyond.

African Baroque Textile Jewels handmade creations are inspired by Afrikan beads and infused with global cultures and traditions.

An icon of African liberation and identity, Miriam Makeba is our first ‘Afrika Iconic’ individual..

Beninese-French singersongwriter, actress, and activist Angélique Kidjo, colours it beautiul for us!

The Nomoli Totem Arc - crafted from consciously-sourced materials - from @matturijewellery founded by Sierre Leone born Satta

Kenya’s natural beauty is an enduring source of inspiration for designer @amidoshishah

Arm candy from @zanzibar.living

IndweDesigns

Handcrafted statement earrings from @indwe_designs

No. Simply Art's uniqu are a celebration of th history, traditions and have lived in Morocco

Handcrafted beaded jewellery creations from the incredible beaders of Woza Moya WozaMoya

Matturi.

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Quazi Design focuses on developing new and innovative techniques using only wastepaper and want to change the perception of recycled materials.

We crossed a bit of the Indian Ocean and headed to magical Mauritius to discover @zeajewellery_mauritius

The Curated Makers Market is a treasure trove of one-of-akind creations from talented artisans handpicked for their unqiue skills and exceptional quality pieces.

We’re all aBUZZ about BEES as we celebrated World Bee Day on May 20.

And the piece which made quite some buzz was this magnificent, one-of-a-kind, bespoke bee bangle created by @mark.Lloyd jewellery

@margauxwongart describes its ethos as: “one which embraces responsible innovation with a focus on locally-sourced, sustainable materials.” International Tanzanian model @thom_nguka features in this shoot with photography by Ed Suter.

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june

Our global curator Niyati Mendapara is at the JCK Las Vegas show and spots these standout homegrown South African pieces at the @limpopo jewellery incubator stand.

Handmade wearable art from @kikicollection sa @kikicollection sa

The much-anticipated historical drama series Shaka iLembe's premieres in Johannesburg. Jewellery pieces designed by Elizabeth Morr brand.

Handed-beaded earrings are just one of the beautiful, original and exciting pieces handmade by @kionigoods.

Handmade earrings by @perloria - a chic contemporary Afrikan brand in Lomé, Togo

pod-inspired dangling earrings from @thetembacollection @kionigoods

IdeaElsjeJewellery

A custom, client-made ring featuring diamonds, 18ct gold platinum and yellow sapphire by @ida_elsje_jewellery

Namibian magnificence!

@cantogoldsmithandjeweller ‘s exquisite, original and Afrikaninspired designs caught our eye.

Kigali, Rwanada: we meet jewellery designer Abraham Konga who is well-known for his sustainable and environmentally friendly creative designs @abrahamkongacollections

july

Adding a burst of colour fabulousness are these vibrant and beautiful cerise pink handcrafted earrings from @zaziaccessories.

@nobuhlesibisi020 @seselsc @dutworkbench

@nobuhlesibisi020 is a second year jewellery design student at the @dutworkbench and we are truly impressed by her seashell-inspired pieces.

Island-inspired jewellery from @sesel.sc in the Seychelles. The brand supports local artisans who work with sustainably sourced base materials to create truly unique and iconic jewellery pieces.

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august

Natural raw moonstone copper solitaire ring, from @downtoearthjewellery who describe their creations as “jewellery connecting you to nature.”

Putting Afrika on the map takes on a distinctly fun and fabulous, unique and bold vibe with these Afrocentric earrings from @afrobela nam in Namibia.

Glorious Acacia ovals earrings from Deon Smith Jewellery’s Botanical Collection. Deon uses only recycled

Miss South Africa 2023's crown ‘Mowana’ (‘Tree of Life’) is the first crown of its kind in ZA; is made up of over 800 stones comprising diamonds, gemstones and cubic zirconia, the biggest weighing 15 carats.

@e.m.i.s.a.r.a - A Nigerian brand which creates jewellery and accessories combining the African/Nigerian background with a global perspective.

@carlasartjewellery create contemporary, exclusive handcrafted, multi-media art jewellery from mainly polymer clay, resin, artistic wire and other materials.

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Women of substance: Jewellery Afrika salutes all women who have and will continue to have, such a remarkable and unique presence - in myriad ways - in our Afrikan jewellery community.

september

Jewellery Afrika is invited to attend the Handmade Contemporary Fair at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg - Africa’s premier artisanal luxury fair - showcasing the finest handmade creations from across the continent. We broadcast live on social media! CLICK HERE to view on Facebook or HERE on Instagram.

JasonAarons,JewelleryAfrikawith SizaDubefrom SeasonCreationsAccessories

Jessica Mahlongu, Leehle's Crocheteria with fashionstatement crocheted handbags!

Lebo and Deany Mojaki from Elizabeth Morr with a few of their gorgeopus creations on display.

Mano Christelis with Sonja Zytkow, owner of Z-A Etc and customer Tiwana Merritt.

Michelle Clothier and Maanda Makhuvha, mille collines

Phumzile Dube from Season Creations Accessories

Nathi Hadebe, Nazo Accesories with Sinazo Mona.

Gugu Nikabinde, director Handmade Contemporary Fair with Keke Moeca, Belle Togs

Chumisa Manyamalala and Zizi Busakwe, Milaliso

Leanne Shaken Leigh Ave

Patience Ramavhale, mille collines

Bulelwa Matiwane and Leigh Callipolitis both from On-Point PR

Bobo Moko, MOKO

House of Hue Mapholo Ratau, Ledikana

Visitor Jenny Justus’ eye wear is a head turner!

African fashion designer, David Tlale

Jason Aarons with Sharon Flint Shaked from Of Creation Art and Spirit

Siyabonga Ngwenya at the collaborative stand between @icherryefresh and @bothocrochette

Daphne Kadiaka, Leigh Callipolitis and Glodine Makapela, all from On-Point PR

Kgotso Pati from Just Pati Glass with a few of his pieces.

Jason Aarons, Jewellery Afrika with With Rea Ngwane, Intyre Home

Iman Ganijee, SARI for Change

september

Tea in Tshwane with Safina Ohlson from @tribal knotz jewellery. We get a wonderful, hands-on brand introduction to her brand - and a great cappuccino and brunch! We love meeting our community!

Coffee in Rosebank, Johannesburg with Zimbabwean @khaya eric dube. His story has an interesting and rather fortuitous homegrown ‘flavour’. He uses swept-up coffee beans to make these stunning ‘coffee bean’ necklaces of the African continent – combining green, medium, light and dark varieites.

Team Jewellery Afrika roars with pride as two Afrikan nationsNamibia and South Africa represent the continent in the Rugby World Cup 2024. We change our logo colours to those of South Africa as they qualify for, and go on to win to the Webb Ellis Cup trophy for a record fourth time!

@kalo.jewels launches and we’re delighted to see an exciting new brand join the Afrikan jewellery community.

Rooibos Red is going to be huge in 2024 – and more than just a cuppa tea! The amber Rooibos colour is described as “warm and inviting . . . will evoke confidence, along with emotions of warmth, comfort, optimism, energy and passion.”

Fabulousness from Kenyan designer, Philip Omondi.

Jewellery Afrika partners with Lynne Wilson Digital Marketing. This will allow us to continually adapt, digitally transform and provide the jewellery community with an integrated digital platform which works.

It’s ‘hello Nairobi’ as we bring you bold statement pieces from @kijivu creatives. A zest for Zambia! This standout emerald & quartz necklace from @jewelofafricazambia caught our eye!

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november

We launched our first Black Friday event!

Visual: Woza Moya

What a Wonderful World

Louis Armstrong

I see trees of green Red roses too I see them bloom

For me and for you

And I think to myself

What a wonderful world

I see skies of blue And clouds of white

The bright blessed day

The dark sacred night

And I think to myself

What a wonderful world

The colors of the rainbow

So pretty in the sky

Are also on the faces

Of people going by

I see friends shaking hands

Saying, "How do you do?"

They're really saying "I love you"

I hear babies cry I watch them grow

They'll learn much more

Than I'll ever know

And I think to myself

What a wonderful world

Yes, I think to myself

What a wonderful world

Ooh yeah

Songwriters: George David Weiss, George Douglas.