Gold Price

 The price of gold is subject to constant fluctuations due to various factors such as supply and demand, global economic conditions, geopolitical tensions, and currency fluctuations. It is typically quoted in U.S. dollars per troy ounce. You can find the current gold price on financial news websites or by contacting a reputable precious metals dealer like Cape Precious Metals(CPM).

Platinum

Platinum is a precious metal that is known for its durability, resistance to tarnishing, and lustrous white appearance. It is rarer and more expensive than gold and is often used in high-end jewelry, watchmaking, and investment. Platinum is also used in various industrial applications due to its resistance to corrosion and high melting point.

 

Gold

Gold is a precious metal that is highly valued for its rarity, beauty, and durability. It is commonly used in jewellery, coinage, and investment, among other applications. There are several different types of gold that are used for various purposes, including:

 

1.         24-karat gold: This is pure gold and is the most malleable and ductile of all metals. It is too soft to be used in jewellery and is mainly used for investment purposes.

2.         22-karat gold: This gold alloy contains 91.7% gold and is commonly used in jewellery.

3.         18-karat gold: This gold alloy contains 75% gold and is commonly used in high-end jewellery.

4.         White gold: This gold alloy is a mixture of gold and white metals such as nickel, zinc, or palladium. It is often plated with rhodium to give it a shiny, silver-like appearance.

5.         Rose gold: This gold alloy is a mixture of gold and copper, giving it a pinkish hue.

American Indian

American Indian jewellery has a rich and diverse history that dates back thousands of years. Native American jewellery is known for its intricate designs, use of natural materials, and spiritual significance.

 

The types of jewellery produced by Native American artisans vary depending on the tribe and region. Some of the most common materials used in Native American jewellery include turquoise, coral, silver, gold, and animal bones.

Turquoise is particularly popular in Native American jewellery, and it has been used for centuries as a symbol of protection and good fortune. It is often set in silver, which was introduced to Native American jewellery-making by Spanish colonizers in the 16th century.

Puel

The Fulani (Puel) people are a nomadic pastoralist group that spans across West Africa, including countries such as Nigeria, Mali, Guinea, and Senegal. Jewelry has been an important aspect of their culture for centuries and plays a significant role in their social and economic life.

Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia with a long and rich history of jewelry-making. Traditional Turkmen jewelry is known for its intricate designs and use of gold and silver, often embellished with precious and semi-precious stones.

 

Tuareg Cross

The Tuareg Cross is a popular piece of Tuareg jewelry that has become a symbol of the Tuareg people and their culture. The cross is also known as the Agadez Cross, after the city of Agadez in Niger, which is a center of Tuareg culture and trade.

 

iLobolo

These are the cows that would normally be used to to pay lobolo for a wife and that would be an equivalent to a redeemable investment

 

iHawu Necklace

 This is my first piece that I am working on and it is a chain that is in a iHawu shape. I couldn’t cast it on time so I assembled the wax to show how it will look when it is made in silver.

iHawu

These are the wax pieces that I’ve injected for the iHawu chain that I’m working on.