Craftmanship
At Niani co, we hold ourselves to the highest standard and believe in best practices with our production process to best serve our customers. For that reason, our production process includes many rigorous practices and procedures to ensure the end result is the best it can possibly be. Take a look at our key features below.
Tuareg Talismans
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African symbolism
African art*
A NiaNi special feature is our exclusive collections of Tuareg crosses. Tuareg crosses have inspired famous designers. These crosses represent the four cardinals of the world. The Tuareg people are nomadic people that live in the Sahara. desert. They once passed these crosses from generation to generation as talismans, which were believed to be "compasses" that kept one from losing direction in life. Each cross is believed to be a powerful talisman to protect against the evil eye. NiaNi’s Tuareg crosses are limited edition and made in sterling silver or gold.
NIANI DESIGN
NIANI Exclusive Timeless Collection
Unique Reproduction Collection by NiaNi
An Exclusive Collection of Museum Quality sterling silver and 18K gold Reproductions of Unique African adornments and Talismans inspired by sacred geometry and ancient designs. African artists originally crafted these timeless pieces in different mediums such as ivory, bronze, silver, gold, and others. NiaNi redesigned and reproduced them thru the process of lox wax casting. All castings are done with rubber molds and American sterling silver or the gold of your choice With the Timeless silver and gold collections of Niani designs The Beauty of each Adornment will lift the Spirit of its Wearer.
Ebony
Ebony is one of the most expensive woods in the world today and is often referred to as "The Million $ Tree". Ebony tree are slow growing, talking between 70-200 years to attain a usable size and maturity. producing jewelry with silver and ebony wood is a highly delicate and technical process requiring silversmiths of great skill.
In addition to its value, the wood contains great symbolism and spirituality. Ebony is a symbol of power, purity balance, protection and is believed to convey various benefits to its owner:
dissolve outworn. influences
help during times of transformation and changes.
offer good luck and protection.
create balance.
foster intuition
empower
The Ebony trade is highly controlled, with most producing countries having banned its export. our ebony is reclaimed or sustainably sourced.