Nyami Nyami

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Nyami Nyami is getting a whole lot of press. The amount of people searching for Nyami Nyami pendants in silver is increasing. I have tried to figure out why. Perhaps after the world cup soccer in South Africa more people have found out about this extraordinary myth. After Bungee jumping at Vic Falls . . . → Read More: Nyami Nyami

Rune Jewelry and Oracle Rings

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Great Runic Jewelry and gifts.

The Runes are thought to have originated with the Vikings – who left these symbols at the places they plundered.

They predate Christianity and were used by people who need to write stuff down – recipes, spells, amongst others. Most of the knowledge and history of the rune . . . → Read More: Rune Jewelry and Oracle Rings

Black Diamonds and Titanium Rings

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Since finding out about black diamonds as a young jeweller, I have been fascinated. “Is there really such a thing as a “black diamond”?” I asked my master goldsmith. Yes, he repiled, they use them for making sandpaper and diamond tip tools.”You mean they crush them up?” I asked. I was surprised and a . . . → Read More: Black Diamonds and Titanium Rings

Why is titanium jewellery so expensive?

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I see that titanium rings from China and from some websites are really cheap? Why then are some sites so expensive?

A common question from my customers – Rings from China are really inexpensive – and they are great quality titanium wedding rings.

The reason they are so cheap is the quantities you . . . → Read More: Why is titanium jewellery so expensive?

Free Vuvuzela charms

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African Gold is giving a free Vuvuzela charm away with every purchase over US$150.

Sterling silver vuvuzela charm

You read correctly.

Wane Skews of Africangold says he will give a free sterling silver Vuvuzela charm with every order over R900 or US$120

Like it or not the Vuvuzela has become an icon of . . . → Read More: Free Vuvuzela charms

African Gold Launches New Shopping Sites

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africangold.co.za today launched the first in it series of shopping portals.

“Our web site is great as a catalogue – but does not make the buying process easy” said Wayne Skews of African Gold. “We decided to open a series of online shopping site in niche markets – each with it’s own shopping cart . . . → Read More: African Gold Launches New Shopping Sites

How to buy a diamond – first time buyers.

how to buy a diamond . . . → Read More: How to buy a diamond – first time buyers.

AKUA’BA – AKUA’S CHILD

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AKUA’BA – AKUA’S CHILD – see africa5 jewellery

Ashante (Ashanti) Ghana

Originally these statues are said to have represented the Moon Goddess – NYAME.

According to legend (2) a woman named AKUA became pregnant and had a beautiful daughter by carrying this figure.

Until recently many AKAN women carried the figure to induce fertility . . . → Read More: AKUA’BA – AKUA’S CHILD

Nyami Nyami – River God from Zimbabwe

history behind the Nyami Nyami snake from Zimbabwe . . . → Read More: Nyami Nyami – River God from Zimbabwe