Description Boho necklace with african beads. Jewelry in Africa is par excellence related to the social status of the wearer. Each region has developed its own techniques and uses the raw materials that are readily available. Clay and glass are the most popular, but metal is also often used. Bright colors, hand-painted beads, recycled glass are characteristic examples of the continent. Sometimes they are the only source of income for the locals. Each piece is different, as the elements are always different. A continent with colors and imagination!