Celebrity Jeweler Amanu Itomi on Working w/ Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Chaka Khan & Shares Business Tips

Bianca Bee and The Bianca Bee Show discuss all things Business. Finances and Friendships in the entertainment industry.

In this latest episode, we have Celebrity Jeweler Amanu Itomi. Aman has become known by many as the Basquiat of Metal. In the early years, his art pieces were seen, appreciated, and worn by celebrities such as India Arie, Super Model Iman, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Mos Def, Chaka Khan, Nappy Roots, and shown on top models at New York Fashion Week, and others. Today his authentic pieces can be found in celebrities such as Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, Stevie Wonder, Nas, Maluma, Leon Bridges, and Sean Diddy Combs.

Aman Itomi Jewelry has graced the covers of Time Magazine (twice), Billboard Magazine (twice), Harper’s Bazaar Men – China and U.S., and Palms Spring Magazine. Aman has sold his jewelry collections at the historic Eastern Market in Washington, D.C., and in the fashion district of Soho. Aman has been featured on Fox 5 News, Bet.com, in VoyagesLA, on the podcast, and on the 50th anniversary Grammys.

Amanu Itomi initially became intrigued with the concept of taking a simple flat piece of metal and crafting it into a piece of wearable art for approximately eight years. Amanu served as a silversmith apprentice for four years under Henry Baba Osageyfo Colby, master silversmith and founder of the Timbuktu Art Colony.

As an apprentice silversmith, he was able to learn the ancient art and intricate skills of crafting fine metals, stones, and gems into wearable art. In addition to learning the craft of making custom artisan jewelry, in that position. he was also able to acquire skills in marketing, sales, and building customer relationships.

As he ascended from apprentice to master, his journey into the world of designing has been one of ebbs and flows. Competing in an industry, that is based on mass production and trendy jewelry, has been challenging; however, not only did he master the art of silver and gold smithing, but through tenacity and perseverance he has been able to successfully stay in the game.

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