- How It’s Made
- Symbol Meaning
- Background & About Us
- Environmental Impact of Your Purchase
- Lead time, Returns
Forged by local Ghanaian artisans and smiths at our Kumasi workshop using the lost wax casting process. Our beautiful unisex rings are made of 23 karat gold over brass and silver over brass and a traditional brass finish. Our pieces are known to be conversation starters and a casual statement piece to be worn at any occasion.
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.
If you are a half size, order a size below and make note in purchase.
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Adinkrahene:
- Meaning: "Chief of the Adinkra symbols"
- Symbolism: Adinkrahene represents greatness, charisma, leadership, and the importance of playing a pivotal role. It signifies the authority and the responsibility that comes with being a leader, embodying the values of vision and guidance.
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Nsoromma:
- Meaning: "Child of the heavens [stars]"
- Symbolism: Nsoromma represents guardianship and is a symbol of dependability, trust, and loyalty. It reflects the importance of being reliable and the interconnectedness between people, as well as our reliance on divine protection.
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Akoben:
- Meaning: "War horn"
- Symbolism: Akoben symbolizes vigilance and wariness. It is a visual representation of a war horn, which was blown to sound a warning or to summon people to arms. It calls for readiness to serve, defend, and to be vigilant in all aspects of life.
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Nkyinkyim:
- Meaning: "Twistings"
- Symbolism: Nkyinkyim symbolizes initiative, dynamism, and versatility. It depicts the twists and turns in the journey of life and encourages adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to face challenges and uncertainties.
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Bese Saka:
- Meaning: "Sack of cola nuts"
- Symbolism: Bese Saka represents affluence, power, abundance, plenty, togetherness, and unity. The cola nut played an essential role in the economy, used in trade and as a social ceremonial fruit. This symbol highlights unity in diversity, cooperation, and the importance of community.
Each of these symbols embodies specific cultural values and teachings and is used to convey messages of wisdom, life lessons, and principles integral to the Akan people.
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.
- 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.
Please allow 3 - 5 business days when rings are in stock and 14 days when re-stocking and shipped from Ghana. Tracking numbers will be given.
Returns: We do accept returns if items are broken upon delivery.
