Gye Nyame Kese Necklace - Adinkra Jewelers
Gye Nyame Kese Necklace - Adinkra Jewelers
Gye Nyame Kese Necklace - Adinkra Jewelers
Gye Nyame Kese Necklace - Adinkra Jewelers

Gye Nyame Kese Necklace

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Our unisex chief necklaces are shown in an 23 karat gold & silver plated 18" finish. Every piece is forged and engraved by hand here at our Kumasi workshop. Traditionally worn at festivals, funerals, weddings and special events they are surely conversation starters and relics meant to be passed down on to future generations.

Due to the handmade nature of this item, each piece is unique, one of the same & any variations are considered part of the beauty of the design. 

Symbol Meaning

  • Gye Nyame Kese: Except God. Giving reverence to His supreme authority.

Adinkra symbols were originally created by the Gyaman clans from the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana hundreds of years ago. The adinkra symbols represent popular proverbs and maxims, they record historical events, and express particular attitudes or behavior related to depicted figures. Historically only worn on cloth by royalty and rulers of the land, today is now widely available in different fashions. We’ve re-erected these precious and rich symbols and forged them in a modern ready to wear jewelry collection. 

We are Ghanaians and a black owned small business in love with our culture with a mission to share a piece of our heritage with the rest of the world.

Environmental Impact of Your Purchase

  • Investing in the health and economy of the communities that are affected by precious metals, gemstone mining, and manufacturing in particular Ghana.
  • DIRECTLY supporting a local artisan and manufacturing economy.
  • Investing in the growth of a sustainable jewelry industry.

Customer Reviews

Based on 41 reviews
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Rana OBryant
Beautiful Sankofa Bird

These rings are exquisite!!

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Deborah McGee
Quality

I love my Gye Nyame ring!

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Takeisha H.
Beautifully made

It took a while to recieve. However, I was very satisfied with my purchase. It was worth the wait.

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Olivia Sanders

Amazing service and jewelry. Thank you for everything!

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Shellian
In love

I love the color and how is looks on my dark skin. Good craftsmanship.

Why The Akan Index?

Handmade in Ghana

Authenticity is everything. We felt that it would not pay homage to our rich culture to place the production of our artifacts in the hands of others. Therefore we employ local smiths and artisans here in Ghana who understand the cultural relevance of our products to design and produce our pieces.

Responsible Labor

We've taken an oath to support healthy, happy & financially beneficial working conditions. We directly employ the original smiths of our ancient jewelery with fair wages and give tribute to the royals who have adorned them for generations. No part of our supply chain is left out, and we're always working to do better.

Cultural Education

Before you wear our pieces, we strive for you to know the history and significance of what you wear and of the people who craft them. It's not just a trendy fashion statement, it's a historical piece that connects us to a lineage of black culture going back thousands of years.

Customer Reviews

Based on 41 reviews
98%
(40)
2%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
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R
Rana OBryant
Beautiful Sankofa Bird

These rings are exquisite!!

D
Deborah McGee
Quality

I love my Gye Nyame ring!

T
Takeisha H.
Beautifully made

It took a while to recieve. However, I was very satisfied with my purchase. It was worth the wait.

O
Olivia Sanders

Amazing service and jewelry. Thank you for everything!

S
Shellian
In love

I love the color and how is looks on my dark skin. Good craftsmanship.