Jewellery

DIAMONDS, TANZANITE, PRECIOUS STONES,

GOLD, PLATINUM AND ALL THINGS BLING AFROGEM

181 BUITENGRACHT STREET, CBD 021 424 0848, afrogem.co.za The production tour offers a glimpse of what goes into each stunning creation.

BOUTIQUE HAUTE HORLOGERIE

VICTORIA WHARF, V&A WATERFRONT 021 418 1889, bhhboutique.co.za Expect a luxury line-up of timepieces, with the likes of Richard Mille, Piguet, Parmigiani, Zenith, Hermès, Dior and Ebel timepieces.

BROWNS

CANAL WALK, CENTURY CITY 021 555 2196, brownsjewellers.com With outlets across South Africa, this family-owned diamond store epitomises exceptional quality, enduring designs and outstanding customer service.

CAPE DIAMOND EXCHANGE

73 ST GEORGES MALL, CBD 021 422 2350, capediamondexchange.com Industry authority and current Cape Diamond Exchange owner Mr Poldy puts his expertise to work at this boutique. It offers a range of jewellery and handcrafted pieces, set and unset certified diamonds and tanzanite, and a soughtafter selection of stones.

VICTORIA WHARF, V&A WATERFRONT 021 418 4515, charlesgreig.co.za These fifth-generation jewellers combine tradition with contemporary design.

CHRISTOFF

BELMOND MOUNT NELSON HOTEL, 76 ORANGE STREET, GARDENS 021 483 1765, christoff.co.za The tag line ‘pure luxury’ perfectly sums up Christoff’s elegant jewellery range.

THE DIAMOND GALLERY

15 JORDAAN STREET, BO-KAAP 021 424 3000, thediamondgallery.co.za Whether you are looking for a special gift, an investment piece or the ultimate souvenir, you are bound to fall in love with the exquisite jewellery or exceptional loose stones at The Diamond Gallery.

DIAMONDS 27

VICTORIA WHARF, V&A WATERFRONT 021 421 0588, diamonds27.com Feast your eyes on the best loose diamonds for sale in the country, or browse jewellery including bracelets, earrings, necklaces and other pieces. All diamonds are certified by the Gemological Institute of America.

THE DIAMOND WORKS

GROUND FLOOR, 10 CHRISTIAAN BARNARD STREET, CBD 021 425 1970, thediamondworks.co.za Enjoy a ‘sparkling tour’, complete with bubbly, then commission a piece that will be ready within 24 hours.

FAMKE

13 PARK ROAD, CBD 079 978 5078, famke.co.za For contemporary-chic minimalist pieces and gorgeous custom designs (plus a great flat white and pastry), head to the Famke concept store.

SOMERSET SQUARE, 2 HIGHFIELD ROAD, GREEN POINT 021 418 3607, freerangejewels.co.za If luxury creative pieces are your thing, then this is definitely the shop to find true inspiration.

IDA ELSJE

76 CHURCH STREET, CBD 021 424 1101, idaelsje.com Handcrafted platinum and diamond engagement rings are their speciality.

IMAGENIUS

SHOP B7, WATERSHED, V&A WATERFRONT 060 962 2870, imageniusonline.co.za Find a mix of old and new, traditional and quirky, from a range of designers.

KAMALDIEN JEWELLERS

VICTORIA WHARF, V&A WATERFRONT, 021 425 5530 Each collection from Kamaldien is a labour of love by father-and-son team Yusuf and Abdul Kamaldien, who use the highest-quality metals and gemstones to create jewellery with longevity.

KIMBERLEY HOUSE

VICTORIA WHARF, V&A WATERFRONT 021 425 4045, kimberleyhouse.co.za This is a nod to the heyday of the diamond rush, with a focus on rare-coloured stones.

MURDOCKS

VICTORIA WHARF, V&A WATERFRONT 021 419 0302, murdocks.co.za Traditional and contemporary jewellery collections, plus timepieces, are on offer.

PHILIPPA GREEN

76 CHURCH STREET, CBD 082 466 8571, philippagreen.com Green is a celebrated local designer from Durban, best known for her detailed cuffs.

PHILIP WULFSOHN

CAPE QUARTER SQUARE , 27 SOMERSET ROAD, GREEN POINT 021 421 2628, philipwulfsohn.com Browse collections including leather and macramé bracelets, Omni Presents (pieces featuring the ‘om’ symbol, supporting the Earthchild Project) and Lovebites (resin-inlaid necklace pendants), or commission something special of your own.

KIRSTEN GOSS

229 BREE STREET, CBD 021 424 3453, kirstengoss.com Playful yet luxurious, it’s no surprise that Sarah Jessica Parker is a fan of this global brand. STERNS

CANAL WALK, CENTURY CITY 021 529 3080, sterns.co.za Although this is a franchise, Sterns has specialised in beautiful diamonds and designs since 1896.

TANUR COLLECTION

VICTORIA WHARF, V&A WATERFRONT 021 418 5524, tanur.co.za A wide range of international brands, South African designs and loose stones can be found here.

TAG HEUER BOUTIQUE CAPE TOWN

VICTORIA WHARF, V&A WATERFRONT 021 421 8539, tagheuer.com Nothing says prestige, performance and reliability quite like a Tag, with 160 years of Swiss watchmaking history behind the brand. Whether you’re looking for something sporty, a classic look, or a cutting-edge design, you’ll find it here.

TANZANITE INTERNATIONAL

GROUND FLOOR, CLOCK TOWER, V&A WATERFRONT 021 421 5488, tanzanite-int.com Stocking top-quality, certified tanzanite direct from the mines, this is the only store in the world dedicated to this gem, which is a thousand times rarer than diamonds.

UWE KOETTER

CAPE QUARTER SQUARE, 27 SOMERSET ROAD, GREENPOINT 021 425 7770 ALFRED MALL, V&A WATERFRONT 021 421 1052, uwekoetter.com With previous clients that include the likes of Nicolas Cage, Kate Moss, Joan Collins and Queen Elizabeth II, you know you’re in good hands here.

VAN DEIJL

TYGER VALLEY CENTRE, BELLVILLE 021 914 2192, vandeijl.co.za Sit down with the team of award-winning designers, highly qualified gemmologists and expert goldsmiths to design your own unique piece.

WINHALL & DE STADLER

CONSTANTIA EMPORIUM, CONSTANTIA 021 712 5116, winhall-destadler.co.za Expect uncompromising standards here, thanks to more than 40 years of experience.