Care Guide

 These pieces are built to last. Here is how to keep them.

COWRIE SHELLS

Keep away from water and harsh chemicals. Do not submerge. Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth. Store separately to avoid scratching. The shell's natural surface will remain intact when kept dry and handled with care.

 

BRASS

Brass naturally develops a patina over time — this is not damage, it is character. If you prefer the original shine, polish gently with a soft cloth. Avoid contact with perfume, lotion, and water before it dries fully. Store in a dry place, ideally in the pouch or box it arrived in.

 

RWANDAN WEAVING

Handle gently. Do not pull the threads. Keep away from water. Store flat or loosely coiled to preserve the weave structure. If it loses its shape, lay it flat and allow it to rest.

WOOD

Keep away from prolonged water exposure and extreme heat, which can cause cracking. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. A light application of natural oil — coconut or almond — once every few months keeps the wood from drying out. Store away from direct sunlight.

BRASS AND BONE (DUALITY COLLECTION)

Follow the brass care instructions for the metal elements. For the bone, keep dry and avoid harsh chemicals. The bone's natural color may deepen slightly over time — this is normal and adds to the piece's character.

How to Wear It

  • There are no rules. Only intentions.

    There is no occasion too small for a Legacy Design piece. There is no outfit it does not belong with. There is no rule about when African jewelry is appropriate — because that rule was never ours to follow.

  • Wear your cowrie piece on a day you need to remember where you come from. Wear your brass on a day you need to walk into a room and be felt before you are heard. Wear your Rwandan weaving on a day you want to carry something quiet and powerful close to your skin.

  • Stack the collections. Mix the metals. Wear three pieces at once if that is what calls to you — because the women who made this tradition did not wear one piece at a time. They adorned themselves fully, completely, without apology.

  • This jewelry was made to be worn. Not saved for special occasions. Not kept in a box. Worn. Every day, if you choose. Because every day you walk out of your door is an occasion worth honoring.