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SA JEWELLERY NEWS - JULY 2021
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11. NEWS
• Design Indaba announces its 2021 class of emerging creatives • Exceptional 39ct blue diamond goes on sale • New gem and jewellery show to début in USA • June’s Jewellery Industry Voices webinar examines growing industry diversity • Vicenzaoro physical trade show to take place from 10-14 September • Spotted: Cruella de Vil’s mom in De Beers diamond jewellery pieces
Much of the luxury watch industry participated in a novel event known as Watches & Wonders (W&W) 2021 – an entirely digital trade show dedicated to brand presentations and model débuts. Martin Foster recaps the overall themes and trends seen, as well as some of the latest models that were presented.
After an eventful trip to Indonesia in 2014, Stuart Swan brought back from his adventures a fresh outlook on life. Instead of rejoining the rat race, he created a business that revolves around the core concepts of harmony, sustainability and quality.
30. ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET – OMEGA!
It may be a little later than planned, but the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are fi nally taking place later this month – and while the athletes make their fi nal preparations, the offi cial timekeeper unveiled a very special timepiece as a tribute to the occasion.
33. RUBY, THE JULY BIRTHSTONE
Rubies, the offi cial birthstone of the month of July, have long been considered the king of gems, thanks to their bold, commanding appearance.
Offi cial Journal of the Jewellery Council of South Africa and the Diamond Dealers’ Club of South Africa.
www.jewellery.org.za www.ddcsa.co.za
36. TIMELESS TIME-TELLERS
These iconic ladies’ timepieces are either instantly recognisable, well-loved by most, have innovative designs and mechanisms, marry form and function to become staples of their respective brands, or all of the above.
39. POPIA 101
Renewed marketing efforts are being exerted by almost all companies, so it is important to understand privacy rights and using personal information before massmailing or communicating with them, writes Wendy Tembedza, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel.
41. RADO’S DNA IN ONE TIMEPIECE
Past meets 2021… Rado’s iconic Captain Cook is unveiled for the fi rst time in the Master of Materials’ preferred material: high-tech ceramic.
42. ROYAL JEWELS
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 fl air and with the unyielding love Alice had for jewellery, gemstones and watches.
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JULY 2021
EQB-1000AT-1A ECB-10AT-1A EFS-S590AT-1A
• A fi ne digital presentation from the luxury brands of Switzerland • Marking time with Capetonian watchmaker Stuart Swan • Timeless time-tellers
• S A J ewellery News • serving the diamond and jewe l l e r y i ndustry 93
On the cover
Casio has released three new additions to its Edifi ce line of high-performance chronographs. The EQB-1000AT, ECB-10AT and EFS-S590 have been designed hand-in-hand with the Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula 1 team whose driver Pierre Gasly took the checkered fl ag in last September’s Italian Grand Prix. This marks the second collaboration with the team. All three watches feature 6K dry carbon made of carbon fi bre, a fi rst in an Edifi ce brand watch. Just like the material used in the wings and fl oors of Scuderia AlphaTauri’s F1 race cars, this 6K carbon is produced with 6 000-fi lament bundles of carbon fi bre.
James Ralph Pty Ltd is the offi cial distributor of Casio products in Southern Africa and prides itself on its service and support. For more information on any of its Casio products, or to become an authorised Casio retailer, contact James Ralph on tel: (011) 314-8888 or e-mail: info@jamesralph.com.
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.
