An African goldsmith for all of South Florida
Afro Bijou Jewelry is Papa Gueye, a Senegalese goldsmith working in Miami by appointment. Customers come to him from across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and the Florida Keys for African gold jewelry, custom name pieces, and work they cannot find at a mall jeweler.
Areas we serve
Every city and neighborhood from the Keys to Palm Beach. If your town isn't listed, Papa still serves it.
Miami-Dade County
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Little Haiti
- Little Havana
- Coral Gables
- Coconut Grove
- Doral
- Hialeah
- Kendall
- Homestead
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Opa-locka
- Aventura
- Cutler Bay
Broward County
- Fort Lauderdale
- Hollywood
- Pembroke Pines
- Miramar
- Davie
- Plantation
- Sunrise
- Lauderhill
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Coral Springs
- Pompano Beach
- Weston
- Hallandale Beach
Palm Beach County and the Keys
- Boca Raton
- Delray Beach
- Boynton Beach
- Lake Worth Beach
- West Palm Beach
- Riviera Beach
- Key Largo
- Islamorada
- Key West
What South Florida comes to Papa for
African gold jewelry. Africa and Senegal map pendants, ankh and baobab pendants, mask pendants and filigree crosses in 18k or 24k gold.
Custom name pieces. Name cuffs, name pendants and initial rings, usually ready in about 3 days.
Family remakes. Old gold reshaped into something new for the next generation.
Everyday African style. Cowrie shell necklaces, brass and copper cuffs and natural stone bracelets that are in stock now.
Questions from South Florida customers
Is there an African jeweler near me in South Florida?
Afro Bijou Jewelry is Papa Gueye, a Senegalese goldsmith in Miami. He works by appointment and makes jewelry for customers across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and the Florida Keys. Call or text (305) 391-6937.
I'm in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton or West Palm Beach. Can I still order?
Yes. In-stock pieces can be bought online, and custom pieces are discussed by phone and text. Meetings in Miami are by appointment.
Do you make custom gold jewelry?
Yes. Papa makes custom pieces in 18k and 24k gold and in sterling silver: name pieces, pendants, rings, cuffs, and remakes of family jewelry. A custom piece usually takes about 3 days. Larger or detailed work can take longer, and Papa tells you up front.
Who makes the jewelry?
Every piece is made by hand by Papa Gueye, a Senegalese goldsmith with more than fifty years at the bench who comes from a long ancestral line of gold and iron smiths. That includes the gold and silver work, the brass and copper pieces, and the beaded necklaces and bracelets.
Where is Afro Bijou Jewelry located?
Papa Gueye works in Miami, Florida, by appointment. There is no storefront. He serves customers across South Florida, from Miami-Dade and Broward up to Palm Beach County and down to the Keys. Call or text (305) 391-6937 to set a time.