WHO WE ARE
Dedicated to Quality
Mawule's African Jewelry proudly designs and hand makes original jewelry inspired by the traditions of Togo, West Africa. Our Jewelry is made from quality materials. Each item is created with our customer in mind and attention to detail. Mawule's is a family ran business located in Philadelphia and strives to provide quality African jewelry without the long plane ride.
Since we opened our doors in 1992, we’ve gained a reputation for being inventive and unique, offering everlasting handcrafted jewelry. Created by in-house designers, we carry various collections made of the finest materials such as recycled gold and other precious metals.
There's nothing that makes us more proud than seeing our customers wear our signature creations. That is why Mawule's African Jewelry aims to design jewelry for every occasion, so you will always feel your best. Curious to see more? Browse our site or come visit us today!
Get to Know Us​
Massan's three children were the driving force behind her business and helped her grow the business throughout their lives. As a new mom, Massan experienced difficulties finding appropriate childcare for her young child. She recalls one incident when she arrived to the babysitter to find her child crying and appeared to have been neglected for a well. After that experience, Massan decided to be a stay at home mother and decided to make and sell jewelry and start Mawule's African Jewelry. Mawule's African Jewelry has been in business since 1991 and continues to create premium and custom jewelry for people in the Philadelphia area and beyond.
About our founder
Massan is originally from the West African nation of Togo. She is a mother, educator, and creator. Born the youngest of three girls, Massan was always an entrepreneur. At a young age, Massan sold various items to help her mother cover her school fees. In 1980, Massan traveled to the United States and brought the fashion and artsy of her native nation to her new home. She studied at the NewYork Fashion Institute and learned to infuse traditional African design with western techniques. In 1991, Massan opened Mawule's African Jewelry, named after her oldest daughter, in Philadelphia. Today, Massan designs and creates jewelry with semi-precious stones and premium metals.