SULA

This bracelet is dedicated to and influenced by Toni Morrison, a prominent and prolific black author. Part of the Black Is Beautiful Collection, this bracelet highlights natural onyx gemstone beads with three different finishes to represent the vast diversity within the black community. It also features two gold roundel stations to signify unity, an important pillar within Black culture. Each piece in this collection also features a 14K Yellow Gold tag engraved with the continent of Africa. 

 

 

THE DIASPORA NECKLACE

This necklace is dedicated to and influenced by the beautiful and diverse group of people who make up the Black Community. Part of the Black Is Beautiful Collection, this necklace highlights natural onyx gemstone beads with four different finishes to represent the vast diversity within the black community.The necklace was designed to have the toggle clasp worn at the front but can be worn on the side or in the back as well. It also features 7 gold roundel stations, which is a symbolic number in African culture to represent wholeness and completeness. Each piece in this collection also features a 14K Yellow Gold tag engraved with the continent of Africa.  

 

NEGRITUDE

Negritude is an African movement that largely influenced the Black Is Beautiful movement here in the United States. This movement is meant to insight pride in a culture otherwise deemed unworthy of it. Each piece in this collection also features a 14K Yellow Gold tag engraved with the continent of Africa.

 

 

 

 

 

The Black Is Beautiful Collection was a labor of love by many hands and hearts here at Brent Miller. Designed by Devon Brady, this collection celebrates and uplifts Black History and Culture along with the beautiful people of the African Diaspora. Each piece is truly special in it’s design and handcrafted by our jewelers in house. In honor of Black History Month and the Black community we serve here in Lancaster and beyond, the Black Is Beautiful Collection will be available for sale beginning in February 2022.

 

 

 

Devon Brady is the owner and maker of Kinfolk Boutique and a member of the Brent Miller team as well. Devon has been creating and designing jewelry for the last 18 years. She loves designing pieces that have a story to tell and that celebrate her culture. 

“When thinking of a way to honor my culture this month in particular, I thought first of the experiences I’ve had as an African American woman - especially in America. We are so often given names that do not embody who we are. I wanted to make a statement that is both true and greatly needed.  As a mother and member of society, I feel that representing a true depiction of what Blackness is and can be so vital to the growth and maturity of our world. Black History is American History, and honoring those who made our very existence what it is today is so important to me. 

When you buy a piece from this collection, you’re not only  celebrating Black History, but it’s present and future as well. The care that was taken by our goldsmiths with my designs is remarkable. We have a jeweler on our team, Jackie who worked so diligently to ensure that these piece looked and felt exactly how I needed them to. She knew just how important this collection and the message that “Black Is Beautiful” is. So, I’m beyond honored to partner with Brent Miller on this amazing collection and work alongside such an incredible team who honors, respects and sees me as a person”.

 

*This post was written by Devon Brady*