The short answer: TruFaceByGrace's flagship boutique at 7655C Fullerton Rd, Springfield, VA 22153 is the largest dedicated African statement jewelry store in Northern Virginia — open Monday to Friday 10AM–5PM and Saturday 10AM–6PM, closed Sunday. Free parking, no appointment needed, and several hundred pieces you will not find on the website.
But if you are shopping for African jewelry in the DMV, you deserve the full picture — including where else to look. This guide covers our Springfield store in detail, what makes shopping in person different from shopping online, and an honest map of the wider African fashion and jewelry scene across Virginia, DC and Maryland.
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- The TruFaceByGrace flagship — address, hours, parking
- Why buy statement jewelry in person
- What is in the store that is not online
- Getting here from around the DMV
- The wider DMV African fashion scene
- Pop-ups and events
- Local shopping FAQ
The TruFaceByGrace flagship boutique
Address: 7655C Fullerton Rd, Springfield, VA 22153
Phone: (410) 917-8333
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday closed
Parking: Free, on site
Online: trufacebygrace.com
We are a Black-owned, woman-owned business. Every piece is handmade by artisan partners across Ghana, Kenya, Mali and Nigeria, and founder Grace Yeboah Ofori sources them in person rather than through a wholesale catalogue. Many designs are original to TruFaceByGrace and are not sold anywhere else.
The store is in the Fullerton Road business park off Franconia-Springfield Parkway — an easy stop from I-95, the Beltway or the Fairfax County Parkway. It is a real retail floor, not a studio by appointment: walk in, try things on, take your time.
Why statement jewelry is worth buying in person
We sell online and we are glad to. But statement jewelry is the one category where a photograph consistently misleads, in both directions.
Scale does not photograph honestly. A cuff that looks enormous on a white background often sits perfectly on the arm. A necklace that looks manageable on screen can be a genuine shoulder piece. Customers regularly tell us a piece they hesitated over online was an instant yes once they held it.
Weight is the quality signal, and you cannot see weight. Solid brass, cowrie shell and Ghanaian glass have a heft that thin plated costume jewelry does not. Picking two pieces up side by side teaches you more about quality in ten seconds than any product description.
Gilded and burnished finishes change under different light. Our gilded pieces scatter light rather than mirroring it — they glow instead of glaring. That is precisely the quality that flat product photography cannot capture.
Pairing is easier with the whole floor in front of you. The 2:1:1 styling rule — one hero piece, one supporting piece, one area left bare — is far easier to apply when you can hold three options against what you are actually wearing.
What is in the store that is not online
Our website carries a large share of the collection, but the Springfield floor always holds more:
- One-off and sample pieces. Prototypes, single-run designs and sourcing-trip finds that never get a product listing because there is only one.
- Sale and clearance racks. In-store markdowns that are not mirrored online.
- Apparel and capes. Ankara pieces, capes, pant sets and dresses are much easier to buy when you can check the fit.
- The full colourway range. Many designs come in more colours than we photograph.
- Bags and clutches in hand. Our Bahari Luxe Cowry Shell Clutch and the raffia bag collection are tactile items — the weave and weight decide the purchase.
If you are looking for something specific, call ahead on (410) 917-8333 and we will set it aside.
Popular pieces to try on when you visit
The Eden Amour Necklace ($265) is our best-selling necklace and the piece customers most often say they had to see in person. It is a full shoulder-and-chest cascade.
The Zuwena Gilded Glow Earrings ($85) — the burnished finish is the thing photographs cannot do justice to.
The Aye Wura Statement Bangles ($32) are the easiest way to start a stack, and stacking is much more fun with the whole tray in front of you.
Browse Best Sellers 2026 before you come so you have a shortlist.
Getting here from around the DMV
Springfield sits at the junction of I-95, I-395 and I-495, which makes the store reachable from most of the region in under 45 minutes outside rush hour.
- From Alexandria: roughly 15 minutes via Franconia Road or I-95 south.
- From Arlington: roughly 25 minutes via I-395 south to the Springfield interchange.
- From Washington DC: roughly 30–40 minutes via I-395 south, depending on traffic.
- From Fairfax and Burke: roughly 15–20 minutes via the Fairfax County Parkway.
- From Woodbridge and Dale City: roughly 20 minutes north on I-95.
- From Prince George's County, MD: roughly 35–45 minutes via the Beltway.
- By Metro: the Franconia-Springfield station (Blue Line / VRE) is the closest rail stop; a short rideshare completes the trip.
Free parking is available on site, which is not something every boutique in the region can offer.
The wider DMV African fashion and jewelry scene
We would rather be useful than pretend we are the only option. The DMV has one of the strongest African retail communities in the country, and if you are building a collection it is worth knowing it.
In Virginia, Springfield has become a small hub — alongside our flagship there are independent African clothing boutiques in and around Springfield Town Center carrying custom and traditional garments.
In Washington DC, the scene clusters around Anacostia, H Street NE and the U Street corridor, with galleries and showrooms carrying contemporary African clothing, art and gifts. Union Station and the Anacostia arts venues also host rotating African vendors.
In Maryland, Prince George's County and the Silver Spring corridor along Colesville Road carry ready-to-wear African clothing, Ankara fabric and accessories, and the Woodmore area has long-running African fashion retail.
What distinguishes us in that landscape is narrow and specific: we are a jewelry-first house. Most African fashion retailers in the region lead with fabric and garments and treat accessories as an add-on. Our collection runs several hundred pieces deep in brass, cowrie shell, recycled Ghanaian glass, horn, bone and raffia, with original designs rather than resold stock.
Pop-ups, markets and events
If Springfield is a stretch, you may be able to catch us closer to home. We regularly appear at cultural festivals, conferences, vendor markets and pop-ups across the DMV and beyond, and we have shown at the Smithsonian's Future of Fashion runway and the GUBA Awards in Barbados.
Check Upcoming Events & Pop-Ups for the current schedule, or follow @trufacebygrace, where we post store days and event locations first.
A note on who wears these pieces
Our jewelry has appeared on the cover of ESSENCE's 55th Anniversary issue with Susan L. Taylor, on Janet Jackson's Made for Now set, and at New York Fashion Week 2026. That matters less than the everyday version of it: teachers, nurses, pastors, executives and students from across Northern Virginia walking in, trying something on, and walking out feeling visible.
That is the actual point of the store.
Shopping African jewelry in Northern Virginia — FAQ
Where can I buy African jewelry in Northern Virginia?
TruFaceByGrace operates a flagship African statement jewelry boutique at 7655C Fullerton Rd, Springfield, VA 22153, open Monday to Friday 10AM–5PM and Saturday 10AM–6PM. The store carries several hundred handmade pieces in brass, cowrie shell, recycled Ghanaian glass, horn, bone and raffia. Other African fashion retailers operate around Springfield Town Center in Virginia, along H Street NE and the U Street corridor in Washington DC, and in Prince George's County and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Is there a Black-owned jewelry store in Springfield VA?
Yes. TruFaceByGrace at 7655C Fullerton Rd is a Black-owned, woman-owned jewelry and accessories boutique founded by Grace Yeboah Ofori, a Canadian-Ghanaian designer based in the DMV since 2014.
What are TruFaceByGrace store hours?
Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed Sunday. Holiday hours can vary — call (410) 917-8333 to confirm before making a long trip.
Do I need an appointment?
No. It is a walk-in retail store. If you want a specific piece held or want help putting a full look together, calling ahead on (410) 917-8333 means we can have things ready.
Is there parking?
Yes — free parking on site at the Fullerton Road location.
Can I buy online and pick up in store?
Yes. Local pickup at the Springfield flagship is available at checkout on trufacebygrace.com, which saves shipping and is usually faster for DMV customers.
Do you carry pieces that are not on the website?
Yes, always. One-off samples, sourcing-trip finds, in-store clearance, extra colourways and most apparel are easier to find on the floor than online.
What is the closest Metro station?
Franconia-Springfield (Blue Line and VRE) is the nearest rail stop, with a short rideshare to Fullerton Road.
Do you do custom or bridal pieces?
We regularly work with customers on pieces for weddings, engagements, naming ceremonies, graduations and milestone birthdays, including coordinated sets for bridal parties. Come in or contact us to discuss.
Do you sell wholesale to other boutiques?
Yes — see our wholesale inquiries page.
Plan your visit
TruFaceByGrace Flagship Boutique
7655C Fullerton Rd
Springfield, VA 22153
(410) 917-8333
Monday–Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday closed
Free on-site parking
Serving Springfield, Alexandria, Burke, Fairfax, Annandale, Arlington, Lorton, Woodbridge, Franconia, Kingstowne and the wider Washington DC and Maryland area.
Browse before you come: Best Sellers 2026 · Afrocentric Statement Jewelry · Statement Earrings · Statement Necklaces · Bags & Clutches · New Arrivals
And if you want to know what to look for before you walk in, read our guide to styling chunky maximalist jewelry in 2026.
