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August 9th, 2011 - By TheEditor

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Kiini Ibura Jewelry

 Under the careful tutelage of Melody Burns, jewelry becomes a form of wearable art.  Burns is the owner/designer of Kiini Ibura Jewelry, a line that has attracted stars such as Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and Angie Stone.  The appeal is owed to many features such as the precious and semi-precious stones she uses including, fresh water pearls, Ghanaian glass and African amber and Austrian crystals.  Burns sells her designs out of her Fort Greene, Brooklyn boutique and has been featured in The New York Times, ELLE and Essence magazines.

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  • http://www.davidroland.us David Roland

    Very nice work

  • Angie

    Wow!! Cuz Gucci eat ur heart out thats fly this are one in a millions !!! Original one of a kinds!!! Collector’s,priceless a true work of art yo the world ain’t ready!!!!! Might I also add hand made !!!! DOPE love you cuz!!!!xoxo

  • genie

    wodnerful todiscovery our artists around the world…future is global

  • Joi fambro

    Love you Cousin, And I cant wait to see the Collection, you alwayz had talent,And A different view And thats Why I love you for that!!!

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