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SA JEWELLERY NEWS - AUGUST 2021
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Editor: Adri Viviers Tel: +27 (0)11 883-4627 Cell: 084-261-1805 E-mail: adri@isikhova.co.za
Managing Director: Imraan Mahomed E-mail: imraanm@isikhova.co.za
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10 NEWS
• Botswana diamond mine sells for just US$50K • Alrosa launches tracking method for diamonds • Unprecedented performance for watch auctions • Industry webinar to examine alternative industry strategies for online business environment • WDC President warns of marketplace with two diamond value chains • Rolex introduces new-generation
Oyster Perpetual Explorer II
In honour of Women’s Day on 9 August, SAJN caught up with four inspiring, creative female jewellery designers who are making an impact through their businesses, their innovation, their products, services and craftsmanship.
Zimbaqua is the world’s first sustainable mine empowering women in rural communities. It works closely with community leaders to provide education and healthcare to children, while creating employment and a better quality of life.
32. OPERATIONAL INVESTMENT COMPANY SUPPORTS AFRICAN LUXURY AND PREMIUM BRANDS
Founded with an all-female executive team, Birimian, the first operational investment company dedicated exclusively to African luxury and premium heritage brands, was launched earlier this year to help designers on the continent and in the diaspora to facilitate and accelerate the growth of their businesses regionally and internationally.
36. WOMEN IN JEWELLERY
Solitaire, the most recognised women’s jewellery magazine in the Asia Pacific region, caught up with four inspiring women who are constantly striving for gender equality in the jewellery and gem industry.
41. PERIDOT: THE EVENING EMERALD
Peridot is not only the birthstone for August, but the traditional stone for 16th wedding anniversaries. It symbolises clear thinking, wholeheartedness and light. In ancient times, it was believed that peridots’ bright sparkle could ward off evil during the night.
42. TIARAS – REGAL HEADDRESSES
Little Gems is one of SAJN’s favourite pages in the magazine. Penned by our beloved editorial doyenne, the late Alice Weil, it will still continue to weave its magic with flair and with the unyielding love Alice had for jewellery, gemstones and watches.
Official Journal of the Jewellery Council of South Africa and the Diamond Dealers’ Club of South Africa.
www.jewellery.org.za www.ddcsa.co.za
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• S A J ewellery News • serving the diamond and jewe l l e r y i ndustry 93 AUGUST 2021
• Founding females: their entrepreneurial journey • Inside Africa’s fi rst mine with an all-female workforce
• Peridot: the evening emerald
On the cover
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The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the owners, the Jewellery Council of South Africa, the Diamond Dealers’ Club of South Africa, its members, the publisher or its agents. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents, neither the owners, the Jewellery Council of South Africa, the Diamond Dealers’ Club of South Africa, the editor nor the publisher can be held responsible for any omissions or errors; or for any misfortune, injury or damages which may arise therefrom. The same applies to all advertising. SA Jewellery News© 2021. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publishers. ISSN 1817-5333.
