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Rebar scars bracelet
In the Omo Valley, even the most utilitarian objects find new meaning. Steel reinforcement bars, (raw, structural) become adornment. Their ridged motif echoes the scarifications etched into skin: marks of memory, identity and resilience.
A gesture of transformation. Available in 3 sizes, in Yellow, pink and white 18K Gold and in
Sterling Silver
Wrist bone bracelet
Inspired by bracelets from Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, originally
formed by molding molten metal around the wrist. Its shape follows the natural anatomy of the wrist. Designed to be worn alone or stacked in repetition. Available in 3 sizes, in Yellow, pink and white 18K Gold and in Sterling Silver
Wrapped coil bracelet
Inspired by bracelets from Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, originally
formed by molding molten metal around the wrist. Its shape follows the natural anatomy of the wrist. Designed to be worn alone or stacked in repetition.
Available in 3 sizes, in Yellow, pink and white 18K Gold and in Sterling Silver
Coil Rings I
Across ancient cultures (from Greece and Persia to East Africa) coiled rings were more than adornment.Worn close to the skin, these metal spirals served as portable currency, valued by weight and exchanged through trade, dowry, or inheritance. Their design offered not only meaning but function: the coil’s natural flexibility allowed for slight adjustments in size, making each ring adaptable over time. Offered here in a variety of coil
shapes and wire gauges, each ring invites choice: of scale, of fit, of form. A design born of necessity, reimagined as a language of subtle variation and continuity.
Available in different sizes, in Yellow, pink and white 18K Gold and in Sterling Silver
Coil Rings II
Across ancient cultures (from Greece and Persia to East Africa) coiled rings were more than adornment.Worn close to the skin, these metal spirals served as portable currency, valued by weight and exchanged through trade, dowry, or inheritance. Their design offered not only meaning but function: the coil’s natural flexibility allowed for slight adjustments in size, making each ring adaptable over time. Offered here in a variety of coil shapes and wire gauges, each ring invites choice: of scale, of fit, of form. A design born of necessity, reimagined as a language of subtle variation and continuity.
Available in different sizes, in Yellow, pink and white 18K Gold and in Sterling Silver
Coil Rings III
Across ancient cultures (from Greece and Persia to East Africa) coiled rings were more than adornment.Worn close to the skin, these metal spirals served as portable currency, valued by weight and exchanged through trade, dowry, or inheritance. Their design offered not only meaning but function: the coil’s natural flexibility allowed for slight adjustments in size, making each ring adaptable over time. Offered here in a variety of coil shapes and wire gauges, each ring invites choice: of scale, of fit, of form. A design born of necessity, reimagined as a language of subtle variation and continuity.
Available in different sizes, in Yellow, pink and white 18K Gold and in Sterling Silver
Earring hook & pendant
This piece consists of two separate elements: a hand-shaped gold hook and an antique etched carnelian bead pendant. The pendant—traded historically across the Indian Ocean from South Asia to East Africa—is part of our bead
catalog and can be purchased on its own or paired with this earring mount. The hook is designed as a base to mix, match, and recompose. Choose from our selection of antique beads or gemstones to create a personalized combination. Modular by nature, the elements are sold individually—allowing you to build your own story, one piece at a time.
Available in Yellow 18K & 9K Gold
Long Coil Earrings
A contemporary replica of an earring traditionally worn by tribes in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. The original, made from coiled, reflects a resourceful tradition of using strings, cables, and wire to create adaptable, recyclable adornments. Among groups like the Hamar, Mursi, and Nyangatom, coil forms symbolize continuity, resilience, and the cyclical nature of life. This modern interpretation honors that legacy in a refined and enduring material.
Large Coil Earrings
A contemporary replica of an earring traditionally worn by tribes in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. The original, made from coiled, reflects a resourceful tradition of using strings, cables, and wire to create adaptable, recyclable adornments. Among groups like the Hamar, Mursi, and Nyangatom, coil forms symbolize continuity, resilience, and the cyclical nature of life. This modern interpretation honors that legacy in a refined and enduring material.
Available in 2 sizes, in Yellow, pink and white 18K Gold and in Sterling Silver
S-Hook earring
This earring is a contemporary interpretation of an ancient form—based on artifacts found across the Roman Empire and the Middle East, dating from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE. Characterized by its S-shaped hook and coiled wire detail, the design was traditionally worn plain or with a single suspended bead or pearl. This version is sold without a pendant and is intended as a modular base. It can be worn as-is or paired with elements from our bead and gemstone catalog, allowing you to create your own combinations in the spirit of historical adaptability.
Available in Yellow, pink and
White 18K Gold and in Sterling Silver
Amhara wedding ring Necklace
AMHARA WEDDING RING NECKLACE This piece is a replica of a traditional Ethiopian wedding ring, historically worn as a pendant. The original design, over 100 years old, was made in coin silver and used in wedding ceremonies, dowries, and as a form of personal adornment. Common in regions such as Amhara and Oromo, these rings were part of cultural identity and often strung together on necklaces or cords. Made using a 3D scan of an authentic antique, this version is offered in 18K gold or sterling silver and resized for contemporary wear.
Available in 3 sizes, in Yellow, pink and white 18K Gold and in Sterling Silver White 18K Gold and in Sterling Silver
Coiled Wire Necklace
A gold replica of a traditional Nyangatom necklace from
Ethiopia’s Omo Valley. Originally made from salvaged wire, these necklaces reflect a practical approach to adornment—built from what’s available, without specialized tools, and easily adapted over time. In this version, the coiled element is made using leftover wire from our own production process, continuing a resourceful design logic rooted in transformation and reuse.
Available in different sizes (one of a kind), in Yellow, pink and white 18K Gold
Crocodile tooth Necklace Pendant
In the Omo Valley, even the most utilitarian objects find new meaning. Steel reinforcement bars — raw, structural — become adornment. Their ridged motif echoes the scarifications etched into skin: marks of memory, identity and resilience. A gesture of transformation.
Available in 3 sizes, in Yellow, pink and white 18K Gold and in Sterling Silver.
Antique Beads Carnelian I
Before standardized currency, beads were worn, traded, and exchanged across continents. These antique beads (etched carnelians, aged glass, and stone) carry traces of the ancient networks they once traveled: from South Asia to the
Horn of Africa, from desert caravans to coastal markets. Each bead holds its own story of movement and exchange. Offered individually, they are meant to be collected, worn, and recomposed; Echoing their past as both ornament and currency.
Antique Beads Carnelian II
Before standardized currency, beads were worn, traded, and exchanged across continents. These antique beads (etched carnelians, aged glass, and stone) carry traces of the ancient networks they once traveled: from South Asia to the
Horn of Africa, from desert caravans to coastal markets. Each bead holds its own story of movement and exchange. Offered individually, they are meant to be collected, worn, and recomposed; Echoing their past as both ornament and currency.
Antique Beads Carnelian III
Before standardized currency, beads were worn, traded, and exchanged across continents. These antique beads (etched carnelians, aged glass, and stone) carry traces of the ancient networks they once traveled: from South Asia to the
Horn of Africa, from desert caravans to coastal markets. Each bead holds its own story of movement and exchange. Offered individually, they are meant to be collected, worn, and recomposed; Echoing their past as both ornament and currency.
Antique Beads Carnelian IIII
Before standardized currency, beads were worn, traded, and exchanged across continents. These antique beads (etched carnelians, aged glass, and stone) carry traces of the ancient networks they once traveled: from South Asia to the
Horn of Africa, from desert caravans to coastal markets. Each bead holds its own story of movement and exchange. Offered individually, they are meant to be collected, worn, and recomposed; Echoing their past as both ornament and currency.
Earring Hook & Pendant Sold
In the Omo Valley, even the most utilitarian objects find new meaning. Steel reinforcement bars — raw, structural— become adornment. Their ridged motif echoes the scarifications etched into skin: marks of memory, identity and resilience. A gesture of transformation. (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Available in 3 sizes, in Yellow, pink and white 18K Gold and in Sterling Silver.
Asteroid Opale
This section, we present a selection of natural stones, cut and unmounted, ready to be chosen, combined, and set. Whether suspended on a chain, stacked on an ear, or grouped around the neck, each gem invites personal composition. This is not a fixed piece of jewelry, but an evolving vocabulary; Yours to shape.
Ethiopian Opale
This section, we present a selection of natural stones, cut and unmounted, ready to be chosen, combined, and set. Whether suspended on a chain, stacked on an ear, or grouped around the neck, each gem invites personal composition. This is not a fixed piece of jewelry, but an evolving vocabulary; Yours to shape.
Tektites Glass
This section, we present a selection of natural stones, cut and unmounted, ready to be chosen, combined, and set. Whether suspended on a chain, stacked on an ear, or grouped around the neck, each gem invites personal composition. This is not a fixed piece of jewelry, but an evolving vocabulary; Yours to shape.