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12. NEWS • Edward Asscher named President of the World Diamond Council • Angola plans US$77 million diamond centre • CIBJO postpones annual congress, will be rescheduled in 2021 • SSEF launches service identifying pearl species

16. THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON INSURANCE FOR THE JEWELLERY INDUSTRY Once upon a time the world was a very different place. But, as we all know, on 11 March 2020, the date on which the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic, everything changed. The gravity and scope of the pandemic are unprecedented in modern times and COVID-19 has impacted the lives of people worldwide.

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PLATAFRICA CELEBRATES 21 YEARS The prestigious PlatAfrica Jewellery Design and Manufacture competition this year celebrates 21 years of encouraging jewellers, students and apprentices in South Africa to design and manufacture statement jewellery pieces in platinum.

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ED'S NOTE|SAJN

Editor's

The good times are temporary, but

confidence and eliminates our sense

so are the bad times.

of helplessness. This attitude moti-

Knowing this gives me a great deal of inner peace. It makes me

vates me to take action and try to rise above a situation.

more grateful for my blessings, it

That said, 2020 has really been

ONE THING HAVING YOUNG KIDS

makes me pay closer attention and

a particularly trying year. Unfortu-

has taught me is that the rough

soak in the good moments, and it

nately, we have no way of knowing

patches do pass. Just when I thought

comforts me when things aren’t

when things will get back to some

they would never sleep

going well.

kind of normality. What we do know

through the night, they

When life is challeng-

did. Just when I thought

ing and painful, we lose

I’ve been humbled in recent

the bottles and diapers

perspective. Our minds

months by my incredible colleagues

would never end, they

tend to expand negative

and members of our industry who,

did. Homeschooling them

events while they’re tak-

despite their supremely difficult

the past couple of months

ing place, so it seems as if

circumstances, have shared their

has been really rewarding,

they’ve lasted a lot longer

optimism and hopefulness with me.

but also challenging at

than they actually have,

That inspiration empowers me to

times, especially as I work

and as if they’ll continue

forge ahead.

is that at some point, they will.

full-time. And now it’s already time

interminably. But even the worst

Our industry has survived many

to prepare them for going back to

situations end at some point. Think

challenges over the past few dec-

school on 6 July.

about traumas or crises you’ve been

ades. We will survive this one too.

Most things in life are temporary:

through and have successfully over-

our circumstances, priorities and

come. You can find a precedent

surroundings change. This year

nearly every time, if you recall clear-

has

uncertainty,

ly enough. Doing this reminds us of

Stay safe and warm!

adaptability and growth, and has

our ability to handle whatever chal-

reinforced in me that realisation.

lenges we face. It boosts our self-

Adri Viviers

been

one

of

It really is an honour for SAJN to serve you through this.

SAJN |NEWS

EDWARD ASSCHER NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD DIAMOND COUNCIL Edward Asscher is the new President

WDC by-laws, she will automatically

In public life, Asscher has also

of the World Diamond Council

become WDC President at the end

served in functions outside the

(WDC), the international organisation

of Asscher’s two-year term in 2022.

diamond industry. A past President

charged with leading the industry’s

The board also confirmed the

of the Liberal Party in Amsterdam,

effort to prevent conflict diamonds

re-election of Ronnie Vanderlin-

he was elected its Senator in the

from entering the jewellery supply

den, President of the International

Dutch Parliament, serving in the

chain and with representing it in the

Diamond Manufacturers Associa-

Upper House from 2007-2011.

tripartite Kimberley Process coalition.

tion (IDMA), as WDC Treasurer and

“I’m honoured to be able to serve

Formerly the WDC Vice-President,

the appointment of Udi Sheintal as

once again as WDC President and to

he assumed the role during a virtual

WDC Secretary.

head a body whose entire purpose is

board meeting on 5 June this year,

A member of one of the dia-

to protect the integrity of natural dia-

taking over from Stéphane Fischler,

mond industry and Amsterdam’s

monds, and also that of the industry

who had served first as WDC’s

best-known families, Asscher will

which mines, manufactures and sells

Acting President, starting in 2017,

be serving a second term as WDC

them, enabling all stakeholders to

and then for two years as President,

President, having held the role from

gain maximum benefit from revenues

beginning in 2018.

2014-2016. He is currently also Vice-

generated, especially in the develop-

During the virtual meeting, the

President of the European Council

ing world,” said Asscher. “In taking

WDC board also confirmed the

of Diamond Manufacturers and is a

over from Stéphane, I’m filling giant

election of Feriel Zerouki, Senior

past President of both the IDMA and

shoes. As WDC President, he spoke

Vice-President

International

the International Diamond Council

with a clear moral voice, emphasising

Relations & Ethical Initiatives at the

(IDC), a diamond standard-setting

the natural diamond’s potential to act

De Beers Group, as WDC Vice-

organisation affiliated to the IDMA

as a catalyst for social and economic

President, the first woman ever to

and the World Federation of Dia-

development. This is a theme I’ll con-

hold the position. According to the

mond Bourses (WFDB).

tinue over the coming two years.”

of

NEWS|SAJN

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tion centre and a training centre.

training centre and smaller manu-

frastructures for the promotion and

An industrial zone will contain 26

facturing plants, Sodiam, Angola’s

development of related activities,”

lots of varying sizes, which will

state-owned

the company stated.

house factories and logistics plat-

diamond

company,

said recently. Sodiam also plans to

Sodiam will divide the hub into

forms for the diamond industry. The

three main parts: a commercial

third section will comprise the main

“The hub aims to bring together

area, which will be open to the

cutting factory.

companies related to the mining

public and will include banks, insur-

Sodiam expects the hub to be

sector, focusing not only on the dia-

ance companies, tax offices, stores,

completed by the end of the year.

mond value chain, but also on pro-

restaurants, a food court, a conven-

– Rapaport

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CIBJO POSTPONES ANNUAL CONGRESS UNTIL 2021 CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confed-

Cavalieri. “Our primary concern is

event at which we should meet face

eration, has announced that its an-

ensuring the health and safety of all

to face and, hopefully, that will be

nual congress, which was scheduled

participants and, although none of

possible once again next year.”

to have taken place in Dubai, UAE,

us has a crystal ball with which to

Cavalieri thanked the DMCC for

from 5-7 October this year, will be

predict how things will be five months

its support and understanding.

postponed to 2021 as a result of the

from now, this isn’t a decision that

“The

COVID-19 global pandemic.

can be taken at the last moment.

generously renewed its invitation

The decision to postpone the

Much of our operation is now taking

to host the congress in 2021 and

congress was taken during a video

place online, including the work

we look forward to being able to

conference of the CIBJO board of

of our various commissions and

gather in Dubai then.”

directors,

consultation

committees, and this will continue at

with the Dubai Multi-Commodities

full pace. A congress, however, is an

following

DMCC

management

has

Centre (DMCC), which was to have hosted the event.

“This is the first time we’ve had to postpone a CIBJO congress, but in the circumstances, it was definitely the most prudent action to take,” said CIBJO President Gaetano

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SAJN |INSURANCE

The potential impact of COV insurance for the jewellery i Once upon a time the world was a very different place. But, as we all know, on 11 March 2020, the date on which the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic, everything changed. The gravity and scope of the pandemic are unprecedented in modern times and COVID-19 has impacted the lives of people worldwide. The difficulty is that no-one can predict its duration, writes Joel Bergman.

DURING MY WORKING LIFE, I HAN-

additional costs incurred directly as

dled the short-term insurance pro-

a result of the prolonged lockdown.

grammes of business clients involved

The straight answer is: “No.”

in all sectors of the gold, diamond,

Policies issued to South African

jewellery and watch industries. I

jewellery businesses, whether by

am not sure whether now, in retire-

Lloyd’s of London or the local insur-

extend to include business interrup-

ment, I am still qualified to comment

ance market, in common with Jew-

tion by any cause unless separate

authoritatively, but my mandate is to

ellers’ Block and similar category

cover has been purchased.

consider what the likely short-term

policies issued to members of the

At present, current business inter-

insurance implications of COVID-19

jewellery industry in all other coun-

ruption policies cannot be extended

may be for the jewellery industry.

tries, are designed primarily to cover

to cover any losses resulting directly

Generally speaking, most short-

or indirectly from epidemics or pan-

term business (and personal) insur-

demics – nor from a lockdown. This

ance policies currently do not provide

applies to all businesses in SA.

any cover at all for the economic

My insurance broking career was

consequences of the virus. There are,

built on personal relationships estab-

however, policies (with which I have

lished over the years with many Lloyd’s

had no experience) that do include

underwriters and associates in the lo-

an element of limited coverage, but

cal insurance market. The strength of

these are specifically for the hospital-

these personal relationships was cru-

ity industry – eg hotels and restau-

cial and facilitated prompt handling

rants – as well as for the cancella-

of day-to-day policy adjustments and

tion of concerts and major sporting

efficient claims handling.

events. But the policies for jewellers

One of the first directly related

and other businesses, in general, do

insurance industry consequences

not extend to include any such cover.

of COVID-19 was the necessity for

Some businesses have recently

insurance companies, Lloyd’s and

approached

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to

losses resulting from robbery and

brokers to relocate business activi-

establish whether they are in any

theft, besides fire and other damage,

ties – staff, computers, electronic

way covered for loss of business

eg lightning, wind, explosion, etc.

media tools and functionality – to

resulting in reduction of turnover or

No standard policies automatically

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VID-19 on industry

pill) will business have a chance of

quickly, unless the lockdown is lifted

reverting to at least a semblance of

very soon, many businesses – in all

its previous norm.

sectors – will not survive.

The deployment of insurance companies’ and insurance brokers’

What follows is pure speculation:

staff members to their homes or

The market for such future insurance

other off-site offices comes with

may possibly lie with the South Afri-

many ancillary problems. In order

can Special Risks Insurance Associa-

to respond to instructions and que-

tion (SASRIA). At the time of writing,

ries, staff must have access to cur-

the SASRIA website was silent on the

rent “live” policy information, ie all

point. There was no indication at all

policy figures and special terms and

that it had even begun contemplat-

conditions. Working from home also

ing the offering of such cover.

requires the implementation of ef-

SASRIA was first established by

fective additional cyber-security and

the then government in 1979. At

physical security measures at every

that time, the aim was specifically

staff member’s residence, wherever

to offer insurance for loss and dam-

that may be. Businesses will have the

age caused by “political” riot. The

double challenge of dealing with off-

policy was subsequently extended

of staff. The use of video meeting

site broking staff who deal with off-

to include all categories of riot, ie

apps has also rapidly become wide-

site insurance company staff. This

not only politically motivated events.

spread. I believe that for the next

will expose at least some inefficien-

Some years later, limited consequen-

few months – and, in some cases,

cies and a slow-down of reaction.

tial loss cover was first offered as an

permanently – these arrangements

Many staff members do not have

optional extra.

wifi at their homes, let alone fast

Recently (but pre-COVID-19), SAS-

But while these measures have

uncapped, secure services. They

RIA created a new package for “Im-

enabled business to continue, if

also require linking to printers and

minent Danger Security” insurance,

the lockdown is extended, or the

other inter-office utility networks.

to cover the costs incurred for essen-

social distancing of staff has to

So the logistics entailed are daunting

tial new or additional security staff

be enforced and implemented for

– and, in some cases, present

in defined circumstances. It charges

months, the influence of inter-

insurmountable administrative and

premium for a band of limits up to a

personal relationships will start to be

compliance challenges.

maximum of R10 million.

will become standard.

considerably diluted. It remains to be

The big question is whether, at

SASRIA seems to be best placed to

seen whether traditional methods

some point, insurance cover will be

formulate and offer a new policy class

of transacting business will in future

available for costs incurred and turn-

which could specifically cover addi-

resume, but my feeling is that day-

over lost if a new epidemic or pan-

tional costs incurred and reductions

to-day electronic administration of

demic were to arise.

in turnover suffered in consequence of a future epidemic or pandemic.

insurance policies from the homes

My fear, which I share with many,

of staff may become the norm going

is that while we need an effective

forward and that, in future, personal

medical fix, a cure may still be many

follows the replacement value of

relationships will become much less

months away. It will then have to be

physical assets. For a new epidemic/

important.

manufactured in huge quantities,

pandemic product, a completely

Only when a medical counter to

distributed worldwide – and finally

new cover basis would have to be

COVID-19 is eventually achieved

administered by a doctor or nurse.

devised. Insurers in South Africa

(ideally some sort of “morning after”

But even if a solution is found

will probably wait and follow cover

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“fire”

cover

simply

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SAJN |INSURANCE models which evolve elsewhere.

rise of importation costs.

urged to consider doing so.

While there have been other influ-

Retail jewellers will, for the fore-

“Mantrap”-type security entranc-

enza -type epidemics worldwide over

seeable future, have to consider how

es, electronic door release buttons

the years, I know of no business con-

they interact on an ongoing basis with

and alarm activation pads will have

sequential loss insurance protection

their customers – especially regarding

to be cleaned and sanitised regularly.

which has applied anywhere other

the trying on of watches, bracelets,

All staff should regularly, at least

than in travel, hospitality and events-

necklaces, earrings, etc while main-

until the situation improves, have

type policies. Undoubtedly there will

taining safe social distancing.

their temperatures taken as a first-

be considerable debate and analysis

Because social distancing will

line provisional safeguard and tested

of the structure of a new insurance

probably remain the norm indefi-

if there is any question mark about

class. But will there be a future de-

nitely, jewellers and their staff will

their COVID-19 negativity.

mand for epidemic/pandemic cover

Going

forward,

thermal

on an ongoing, indefinite, basis? I

temperature scanning units may

somehow doubt it. It is obviously too

be installed to vet persons entering

late for businesses which do not sur-

shopping malls. This is now the norm

vive – and those that do will absorb

in many other countries.

the pain and simply hope for the

NB: Public liability insurance poli-

best going forward.

cies may in future be interpreted to

What actually causes any finan-

require that businesses take measures

cial loss during a pandemic? It can

– previously never contemplated – to

be the virus directly – eg, if a busi-

ensure that (in the event of litigation),

ness-owner, director or staff mem-

they can show reasonable steps have

ber becomes ill and cannot work

been taken to protect all persons en-

for a period, or even dies. But in

tering premises from the risk of con-

our current situation, most losses

tagion by exposure to COVID-19.

seem to have arisen directly from

At the end of the day, the jewel-

the government’s well-intentioned,

lery industry would not exist with-

but controversial imposition and

continue to take personal health

out a thriving retail trade. Unlike the

handling of the lockdown of private

risks when getting close to potential

increasing dilution of personal rela-

individuals and businesses.

customers to show/fit items.

tionships, which I anticipate will be

Some of the obvious changes

From a theft risk perspective,

ongoing in financial industries, the

businesses and customers are likely

this will increase the difficulty of

personal interface of jewellers with

to see are: increases in the rates for

monitoring the handling of stock –

their customers is essential – and cre-

both short-term, medical aid and

and incidents of uninsured sleight-of-

ative solutions to the new social dis-

life insurance; the structure, limits

hand thefts will inevitably increase.

tancing norm will have to be sought.

and costs of travel insurance; steep

As

TV

The challenge is that the near

increases in the costs of air travel,

monitoring does act as a deterrent,

future is as unpredictable as the

airfreight and courier rates; and the

and shops which do not use it are

recent past has been.

an

aside,

closed-circuit

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SAJN |JEWELLERY DESIGN

(Above): First place 2009 (Professional Category): Vijay Shah (Vijay Shah Jewellers).

(Below): First place 2010 (Student and Apprentice Category): Absalom Khumalo (Nieman Jewellers).

First place 2010 (Professional Category): Vijay Shah (Vijay Shah Jewellers).

First place 2009 (Student and Apprentic

PlatAfrica celebrates 2

(Above): First place 2011 (Student and Apprentice Category): Cape Peninsula University of Technology, professional designer, Vassiliki Konstandakellis together with Aimee Bredenkamp.

(Right): First place 2011 (Professional Category): Noeline and Michael Angove, together with Kevin Palmer from Lazer Options.

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JEWELLERY DESIGN|SAJN (Right): First place 2006 (Professional Category): Daniel Jacobs.

(Below): First place 2012 (Student and Apprentice Category): Joseph Makhafola (Nieman Jewellers) and first place 2013 (Student and Apprentice Category): Graham Baloni (Tshwane University of Technology).

(Above): First place 2012 (Professional Category): Oliver Ernest Green (Jack Friedman Jewellers).

ce Category): Absalom Khumalo (Nieman Jewellers).

21 years The prestigious PlatAfrica Jewellery Design and Manufacture competition this year celebrates 21 years of encouraging jewellers, students and apprentices in South Africa to design and manufacture statement jewellery pieces in platinum.

HOSTED ANNUALLY BY ANGLO American Platinum, in partnership with Platinum Guild International India (PGI India) and Metal Concentrators (MetCon), PlatAfrica is South Africa’s premier platinum jewellery SA JEWELLERY NEWS – JULY 2020

design and manufacturing competition.

South Africa is the largest producer of platinum in the world. A flagship market development initiative, the competition was created 21 years ago to promote innovation and technical expertise in platinum jewellery and design within the local jewellery industry.

Underpinned by exten(Far right): First place 2013 (Professional Category): Oliver Ernest Green (Jack Friedman Jewellers).

(Right): First place 2006 (Student and Apprentice Category): Donne Bullivant (Stellenbosch University).

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SAJN |JEWELLERY DESIGN sive research, a creative design brief is developed in collaboration with PGI India each year. Students, apprentices and professional jewellers are invited to submit statement pieces to be judged by an esteemed panel of local and international jewellery experts on a holistic range of criteria, including interpretation of the brief and technical expertise.

The metal required to produce each handcrafted piece is loaned to each participant – provided by Anglo American Platinum – and distributed

by MetCon. The winners receive a cash prize, national media exposure and the opportunity to participate in an allexpenses-paid design workshop at PGI India to learn more about the design and manufacturing of platinum jewellery in the world’s fastestgrowing market for this product.

SA Jewellery News looks back at some of the remarkable pieces from the past 21 years.

(Above right): First place 2014 (Professional Category): Cari-Mari Wilsenach (Cari-Mari Jewellery).

(Above): First place 2015 (Professional Category): Bhekithemba Ngema (Ben & Co Designs).

(Right): First place 2015 (Student and Apprentice Category): Karin Niehau (Jack Friedman Jewellers); first place 2017 (Student and Apprentice Category): Anke van der Linden (Durban University of Technology) and first place 2017 (Professional Category): Ulandie Jonas (Uwe Koetter Jewellers).

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JEWELLERY DESIGN|SAJN

PlatAfrica 2020: Designed for Men of Platinum After careful consideration, Anglo American Platinum, in association with MetCon and Platinum Guild International (PGI) India, has tak-

(Above, from left): First place 2016 (Professional Category): Sylvester Louw (Pneuma Jewellers); first place 2016 (Student and Apprentice Category): Jefta Mtole (Altin Jewellers); first place 2018 (Student and Apprentice Category): Callen Miller (Durban University of Technology) and first place 2019 (Student and Apprentice Category): Mfundo Nondyola (Cape Peninsula University of Technology).

(Below): First place 2019 (Professional Category): Esther Boshoff and team (Beaudell Designs).

en the decision to continue with the launch of the 2020 PlatAfrica Jewellery Design and Manufacture competition.

“We recognise the impact of a national lockdown on business operations

and

institution

curricula and hope that by launching the competition now, we can proactively ensure that all

(Above, from top): First place 2018 (Professional Category): Nicki Böttcher (Nicki B Jewellery) and first place 2014 (Student and Apprentice Category): Chelsea Barrow (Stellenbosch University).

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any changes to the process.”

our talented designers who wish

This year, the theme is De-

to participate still have the best

signed for Men of Platinum. Con-

opportunity and sufficient time

sumer research identifies men’s

to do so,” says the competition

jewellery as a growing demand

organiser. “While we've set out

segment for platinum jewellery.

some preliminary deadlines, we

However, there are only a small

acknowledge

uncertainty

number of product offerings

that arises from the current

within this category. “We see

situation and remain guided

this as an opportunity to design

by the continued information

pieces for this emerging con-

provided to us by government

sumer and tap into a seemingly

to ensure the health and safety

untouched realm of creative pos-

of all participants, employees

sibilities. This will be PlatAfrica’s

and stakeholders. We'll keep you

first men’s jewellery collection.”

the

readily informed should there be

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SAJN |THE PERFORMANCE CATALYST

Nigel Smith, a results catalyst, aims to help people and businesses achieve goals by equipping them to innovate, relate, sell, coach and lead.

IN JANUARY THIS year Deanna (Lazzaroni) Pate, from LinkedIn, The Learning Blog, wrote a post entitled The Skills Companies Need Most in 2020, based on gathered data from the LinkedIn network of over 660 million professionals and 20 million jobs. It determined that adaptability (the ability to “show up with a positive attitude… especially in stressful situations”) and emotional intelligence (the ability to “perceive, evaluate and respond to your own emotions and those of others”) are among the most significant soft skills needed.

Hindsight, foresight, any sight at all?

The others making up the top five are creativity, persuasiveness and

new possibilities, imaginative ideas,

collaboration.

solutions

opportunities,

all

What is interesting is that this

stemming from the collaborative,

analysis was conducted prior to the

creative capacity of our employees

COVID-19 pandemic. Those skills are

spending time thinking and sharing

needed even more greatly now as

the positives of a new future. Quite a

businesses around the globe work

mouthful, I know. The point is that we

out new strategies to beat the slump,

must use this time – when employees

with their greatest asset still being

are not yet fully operational – to dive

the people they have and those peo-

ticking over and attending meetings

into the exploration of their creative

ple’s intellectual, creative capacities.

upon meetings to mitigate risks and

capacities. Give them topics and

potential dangers. Yet all of it has

focus points to work on which will

been necessary.

require innovation and different

For most businesses, the past few months have replicated Groundhog

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and

Day, where work has been a daily,

The question – although it might

thinking; ask them to solve age-old

repetitive grind of emergency op-

be somewhat premature – is this: is

business challenges; have them use

erations and contingency plans. It

there light at the end of the tunnel?

their energies to collaborate and

has been fatigue of a different sort

Not a train light, but a few inspiring

design the way forward into the

simply trying to keep operations

and energising, catalytic sparks of

months and years ahead.

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It is scary how many organisa-

laborative ingenuity springs forth. At

tions unintentionally overlook the

the very least, you will have engaged

creative resources of employees who

and motivated employees. They will

are right there at their disposal and

have had fun contributing to and per-

who – despite doing the necessary

haps even developing world-chang-

– could at the same time be harbour-

ing innovations, not to mention im-

ing the next product breakthrough

proved productivity and focus.

or new business revenue streams.

“The greatest danger in times of

Yet they are not given the oppor-

turbulence is not the turbulence –

tunities, environment or leadership

it is acting with yesterday’s logic,”

needed. We need to tap into this re-

declared Austrian-American man-

source now and harness it more than

agement consultant, educator and

ever before.

author Peter Drucker. It is one of my

“Necessity is the mother of inven-

favourite quotations. We must now

tion”, goes the old proverb. We are

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Filling the generation gap Teens are seeking ways to mark milestones now that matric farewells, graduations and other seminal events have been cancelled. Jewellers should be stepping up to

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meet that demand, writes Deborah Yonick.

class of 2020 also feel “robbed” of

ADOLESCENCE IS HARD ENOUGH

Quarantined young consumers are

has found.

without having to deal with COV-

looking for new ways to celebrate

Schools have been scrambling to

ID-19 as well. This year, teenagers

life milestones and hang out with

develop alternatives to these rituals

are missing out on coming-of-age

friends, reports market research firm

for grads, including virtual events.

moments like matric farewells, grad-

YPulse, which specialises in millen-

On a grander scale, media geared

uations and sports seasons. Slightly

nials and Generation Z. It describes

toward the age group stepped up in

older ones are missing career oppor-

teens as “devastated” that their mat-

May: in the USA, Teen Vogue hosted

tunities, from dream internships to

ric dances have been cancelled. Uni-

a Zoom prom with celebrity guests,

first jobs.

versity and college students in the

DJ sets, customised playlists and

their graduation ceremonies, YPulse

SA JEWELLERY NEWS – JULY 2020

JEWELLERY|SAJN interactive choreography. To follow,

nia and silver studs, one in each ear.

restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican

He aspires to genuine diamonds in

Grill hosted a virtual after-party with

gold of all colours. While lab-grown

YouTube star David Dobrik, including

diamonds sound interesting, he says,

giveaways, Instagram and Snapchat

what’s most meaningful to him

lenses for photo ops with him, as

about a natural diamond is that the

well as a chance to chat to him on

stone took a long time to become

Instagram Live. For the university/

I also searched manufacturers of

college set, women-focused site

class rings, such as Balfour, Jostens

Her Campus hosted an epic “I’m

and Herff Jones. While these brands

Sam wasn’t interested in a class

are helping schools produce

ring when he graduated and neither

sponsored

virtual graduations and oth-

were his friends. “We don’t want

by Aussie Hair Care. I

er ways to celebrate, there

Super Bowl championship rings,” his

was glad to see jeweller

have been no broad-scale

friend Lily told me. “They’re ugly and

Pandora among the brand

partnerships with Gen

too expensive!” I felt the same way

partners.

Z-focused channels to

back in 1981. Lily said she’d have

promote class jewellery

loved affordable options in minimal-

Still

Graduating”

graduation

virtual

What a great opportunity

as a keepsake.

for the diamond and jewellery industry to capture the next and

what it is – like the human story – and that has value to him.

ist, gender-neutral styles like engravable bands and signet rings, charms

biggest consumer demographic for

Listen to what they want

life! Gen Z-ers are seeking new ways

I know Gen Z-ers like jewellery be-

to celebrate milestones; they’ve told

cause I have one at home. My

us so. And jewellery, one of the

19-year-old son, Sam – a 2019 high

most compelling markers of the hu-

school graduate – likes looking good

man experience throughout history,

and expressing himself through fash-

should be out front on this.

ion and accessories. He stacks gem

on chains and adjustable bangles.

bead bracelets alongside links and The right messaging

wears chain and leather cord neck-

I didn’t find much in a search

laces. He sports real watches, not

for jewellery sponsors of virtual

smart ones, and small cubic zirco-

matric farewells and graduations.

Enso Rings came up as one of the companies

sponsoring

a

virtual

prom in April for students in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois areas. If you want to see the right messaging for Gen Z, visit the website of this Utah-based brand, which specialises in handcrafted silicone rings. I especially love its “Rings for a Reason” campaign, which donates the proceeds from a line of customisable engraved rings to the World Health Organisation’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

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SAJN |JEWELLERY to those starting their own life jour-

lies could embrace to mark their mile-

neys as young adults.

stones. The campaign could be con-

Archrival, a creative agency focus-

nected to educational scholarships

Having a keep-

ing on youth culture, expects Gen

and grants, industry internships, the

sake is even more

Z-ers to seek stability, safety and

Jewellers for Children charity and

important this year for many stu-

comfort, at least in the near term. It

international student exchange pro-

dents. As a friend posted on Face-

suggests that brands take a human-

grammes. I envisage the DPA part-

book about her daughter: “Before

first approach. The world feels scary,

nering with Seventeen magazine and

everything got cancelled, I used

hopeless and overwhelming now;

social media video platform TikTok

some money I’d set to buy Kat her

to deliver an epic red-carpet, end-of-

class ring. She’s very happy that I did.

school-year virtual dance, with dia-

At first she wasn’t thrilled, but now

mond giveaways and digital technol-

that it’s the only thing which repre-

ogy such as a try-on ring glam cam.

sents her senior year, she’s very glad

Short videos that tell authentic,

she has it.”

relatable stories are most compelling for this generation – not a three-

Not just the diamond’s journey

minute film like the DPA produced,

The diamond and jewellery industry

which takes nearly as long to show

should be out there offering ways

anyone resembling Gen Z. Gen Z-ers

for Gen Z to celebrate these mile-

don’t want to hear why a product is

stones. It should be fostering an ap-

so amazing, according to social me-

preciation of keepsakes and a collec-

dia monitoring service Mention. They

tor mentality by promoting quality

want to know how it fits into their

jewellery that young consumers and

lives, how it benefits them and what

their families can afford.

empathy is our North Star. Let Zs

experience it will bring if they own it.

The “Diamond Journey” cam-

know that everyone’s in this together,

Life, the saying goes, is about the

paign that the Diamond Producers’

regardless of age, race, class or gen-

journey. I encourage the diamond

Association (DPA) launched last au-

eration. Give Zs ways to celebrate the

and jewellery industry to help our

tumn targeted older Gen Z-ers and

moments they’ve lost out on. Provide

young adults recognise each leg of

millennials getting engaged. Its focus

chances for them to experience free-

that journey toward discovering who

was on the diamond’s progression

dom and adventure without stepping

they are.

from the earth to people throughout

far beyond their safety nets.

history. Yet I encourage the DPA to

Imagine a “Reach for the Stars”

– This article was first published in

pivot its campaign so that it speaks

campaign that builds diamond ap-

the June issue of Rapaport maga-

preciation with a sprinkling of tiny

zine. It uses the old name of the Dia-

diamonds on a simple band, bangle,

mond Producers’ Association, which

tag or earrings – designs our younger

has since rebranded as the Natural

Gen Z-ers and their gift-giving fami-

Diamond Council.

The diamond and jewellery industry should be out there offering ways for Gen Z to celebrate these milestones. It should be fostering an appreciation of keepsakes and a collector mentality by promoting quality jewellery that young consumers and their families can afford.

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Monthly educational insert An SA Jewellery News and Jewellery Council of South Africa initiative

Written by Dr PetrĂŠ Prins, Gems and Jewellery: The South African Handbook is an introduction to gemstones, jewellery and store management.

The following is an extract from Gems and Jewellery: The South African Handbook

After two years' post-graduate research at Cambridge University, UK, and 10 years as senior lecturer in geochemistry and mineralogy at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, Dr Prins, in 1982, started Prins & Prins Diamonds, a leading supplier of diamonds, gemstones and fine jewellery in Cape Town.

ISSUE 10

ISSUE 10 SHOPLIFTING - THE JEWELLER'S PLAGUE

HOW TO LIMIT SHOPLIFTING Your first option may be an extra pair of eyes. A full-time guard for individual shops, roving security staff for chain stores or part-time guards during busy periods are the normal options. Some jewellers believe that part-time guards are a greater risk.

Specialised equipment - such as peep holes, one-way mirrors and electronic CCTV systems - is another option.

However, common sense could be more effective. Making thieves believe that they will be caught is as good as actually catching them. You have to establish a visible security system that convince thieves that they will be caught.

Use signs saying: “These premises are protected against shoplifting by concealed electronic devices” or “We are grateful to our customers who have reported shoplifters.

Together, we have caught three this month.” Even the presence of non-operating video cameras and normal mirrors that are made to look like security windows will deter a would-be thief.

Your best tools against shoplifters are the eyes and attitude of your staff.

Make security a routine training exercise. Establish warning signals between staff which are used when a client acts suspiciously.

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Eliminate “blind spots” in your store with mirrors and provide ample lighting. Make each salesperson responsible for a specific area and showcase.

Teach your staff to make eye contact with all customers: this is good customer relations and will discourage shoplifters.

Adhere to the principle that a client is never shown more than three items at a time and that all showcases must be locked at all times.

Eliminate keys lying about by issuing each salesperson with a master key that is carried in a pocket and tied to a string attached to some part of his/her clothing.

Electronic tags that, unless deactivated, trigger an alarm at the exit are a shoplifter’s nightmare. Modern versions of this are a fluid tag that spills fluid when tampered with or tags that are impossible to remove without special equipment.

WHAT TO DO WHEN A SHOPLIFTER IS IDENTIFIED

(statement provided by Shoplifters Anonymous SA).

Such action produces the anxiety associated with a proper arrest and may help reform the perpetrator.

If the shoplifting is a repeated action, you have to hand the case to the police.

You may not photograph a shoplifter or place a photograph of him/her in your shop unless and until they have signed a letter admitting to the crime or they have been formally charged and found guilty of it in court.

You may share information about suspected shoplifters with other shops, but you may not divulge this information to the public or with any newspaper or other media until and unless the suspect has been found guilty of the crime in court.

How to spot a thief Jewellers need to be aware of the new trend in imposter crimes. Here are a few tips on how to identify a burglar:

You may not legally apprehend a suspected shoplifter until they are actually leaving your premises (ie, they are already going through the shop door). Note the suspect’s age, sex, weight, race and dress. Ask another employee to stand by the telephone in case the police is needed. Ask the suspect politely: “I need that gold chain in your left trouser pocket.”

Be specific, so that the thief cannot deny it. Ask him to accompany you to a quiet office. Do not touch the suspect or push him into a corner. Ask for identification. Once you have this, you are in control. If the suspect refuses to identify himself or hand over the item, call the police. Maintain visual contact at all times.

• Trust your instinct. If he hides his face, be aware. A

hooded jacket on a clear day is suspicious.

If the thief hands over the item, write an incident report and decide whether you want to release him or lay a charge. If you think it better to release him, make him sign a confession and a letter stating: “Our action in releasing you at this time does not mean that we have waived our rights to file a complaint. Our review of the facts will be completed within 60 days. If we decide to initiate prosecution, you will be notified by the police or the court. Do not call this store to discuss details or enquire about the status of the matter”

• Is he looking at 10 pointer rings and then asking to see a

2ct loose stone? Few buyers have a need for such

diverse items.

• Does he keep his hands behind his back to avoid

leaving fingerprints?

• Is he looking at jewellery or checking out cameras

and exits?

• Is he travelling with an entourage, displaying large

sums of cash, requesting strange food or beverages?

These are means of distraction.

• Note the type of questions asked. Is he interested in

opening and closing times, number of staff employed

and the most expensive item in stock?

• Be aware and train your staff to be on the look-out for

clever burglars posing as clever customers.

• Always ask for identification when a delivery is made, or

the electricity meter needs to be read.

•

Watch out for customers wearing bulky clothes, a big hat to hide from TV cameras, large bags and with children to detract attention. If they keep on their dark glasses, be careful!

ISSUE 10

BURGLARIES The modus operandi of breaking into a jewellery store is normally of the following kinds.

THE THREE-MINUTE BURGLARY A three-minute burglary has become a favourite mode of operation for professional burglars. Three or more persons break into a closed store by force, take as many items as possible and flee within three minutes.

Burglars know that an alarm will be triggered and that the alarm company will not be able to respond within three minutes. These burglaries normally take place at night and without any witnesses. Heavy equipment or a large vehicle is used to smash through street front display windows, front or even back doors and windows.

Three-minute burglaries are also possible during the day.

Thieves normally use a smash, grab and run technique taking less than three minutes. Their haul is normally not very substantial.

THE MILITARY OPERATION Professional thieves who operate as a highly disciplined, well-organised team have been targeting jewellery stores and diamond dealers worldwide. Such teams may consist of up to 10 or more members who plan an armed robbery with military precision. To dispose of their loot, they normally rely on international syndicates.

They enter the premises under disguise, by force or at gunpoint and use sophisticated grinders and torches to cut open safes. Thus far, all safes - except those certified as SABS Category V - have been broken into.

They will cut phone lines and will know the security password when the alarm company phones to the office.

If the owner is to be informed of a triggered alarm, they will report his cellphone stolen the previous day. Such operations normally need an internal informant to succeed.

Their haul is normally quite large and difficult to retrieve.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR SHOP • Do not leave any merchandise in windows that can be

seen from outside.

• If your main safe is too small, buy a less expensive one

for your low-price items, or put these items in a locked

cabinet. Keep within your insurance requirements.

• Do not cover outside showcases with cloth.

• Light up the inside of your store at night.

• All outside doors should be protected by steel gates

and outside windows by steel grids or burglar-resistant

glazing materials.

• Metal gates or gratings that can be rolled down at night can be installed on the inside of windows

and doors.

WATCH THE NEWS Once burglars or con ar tists have tasted success, they soon target other victims. Similar types of burglaries or con tricks occur in the same area in quick succession and will stop only when the perpetrators are caught or when they move to another area. Jewellers should be aware of burglary trends and take extra precautions when a gang is operating in their area.

Please note: Insurance companies believe that nearly half of all jewellery store stock losses are related to information or assistance supplied by employees.

• Employ more than one alarm company and keep your

passwords secure, or change them regularly.

• Ensure that your staff is reliable and that you

employ people who have passed security and/or poly graph testing.

• Include in your employment contract a clause which

allows you to use polygraph testing, if required.

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SALES, MARKETING & SECURITY

A FEW TRADITIONAL SCAMS “No-one can buy, sell, pledge or part with a false stone, whether an imitation diamond, ruby, emerald or sapphire, without incurring a penalty of 25 ducats, one-third of it for the sovereign, one-third for the city and one-third for the informer.” - An ordinance of the City of Antwerp, 1447. From The History of Diamonds in Antwerp by Jan Walgrave.

Online sales through a website could be risky when you post an item to a client with whom you have no personal relationship. If a phony card has been used, you may receive a charge back from the card company 30-60 days later.

You could ask your online client to provide a photo ID and signature that he has placed the order.

CREDIT CARD FRAUD

CHEQUE FRAUD

This happens when a perpetrator impersonates someone else whose credit card he has stolen or duplicated. If the card company gives you a clearance on the card, you will not be the loser.

This may happen when a client offers a cheque - either his own or someone else’s - knowing that it will not be honoured by the bank. Often the scam artist pays a small deposit on items he selects and promises to pay the balance by a certified or cashier’s cheque. He then returns, normally after banking hours, with an authentic-looking cheque. A gullible jeweller will hand over the goods, and then contact the bank - only to find the cheque is worthless.

A criminal may deliberately not sign the merchant’s receipt slip. The suspect may ask you to split the sale and deliberately sign only one of the slips. Afterwards, he informs the card company that there was no second sale and that the goods were not received. You will be the loser.

On other occasions, the perpetrator may ask you to phone his bank on a number which he supplies. The “bank clerk” who approves his cheque is in on the deal and not near a bank. Even a phone call to your liaison officer at the bank, to confirm the availability of funds, is not sufficient, as the account may be emptied as soon as the criminal leaves your store.

Traveller’s cheques can be faked with modern computer scanners and laser printers.

Criminals love to place an order by telephone. They provide credit card details that they have stolen and a post box to where the items must be posted. Their risk is small because there is never direct contact and, if stopped by the police when the parcel is collected, they will claim someone gave them R10 to collect it.

Criminals can produce fake credit cards. Scrutinise the card well. The embossed Mastercard account number starts with 5 and the Visa Card’s number with 4. These numbers must be uniform in size and space and extend into the hologram. The embossed number and a three-digit code next to it are printed in reverse italics (which is difficult to fake) on the back of the card. The three-dimensional hologram must seem to move as the card is rotated, while counterfeit holograms are often two-dimensional. Check that the signature on the card corresponds with the one on the sales slip.

Watch out for “glossy” cheques without a perforated edge or embossed surfaces. When signatures do not match or when the cheques were counter-signed before presentation, a red flag should go up. Keep low denomination samples of genuine traveller’s cheques in the store for comparison.

If the fraud amount is small, your legal cost in recovering may be more and you will be the loser. If the amount is large and the cheque is returned, first approach the client and if you don’t have any success, lay a charge and employ legal help.

THE RISK OF GOODS ON APPRO This is a traditional method of trade in the industry and should only be used with clients and colleagues with whom you have built a relationship over time. The trouble is, you do not know when the one to whom you entrust the goods is getting into financial hardship or has been conned by someone else. He often gets more goods from another supplier (who is also unaware of his difficulties) and may sell these at below cost in order to pay creditors who are most demanding. He thus takes from Peter to pay Paul. Finally, he

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ends up owing goods to many suppliers, each of whom is unaware of their combined debt.

In such cases, the unethical trader often liquidates himself and, with whatever stock he still may have, disappears forever.

SCHLENTER SCHEMES Con-men use ingenious techniques to make a wor thless material look like a rough uncut diamond, sapphire, ruby, emerald or tanzanite.

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The most common method is to use thick pieces of glass from broken traffic lights or bottles and rub such pieces on a cement surface to form a “white” or colourful “gem” with matt and somewhat rounded crystal faces.

• Broken-up pieces of poor-quality gems may be glued

together and compressed into a mould to form a large

gem “crystal”.

An emerald schlenter made of “glued together” emerald fragments.

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When a natural clear quartz crystal is heated and dropped in cold dye, it develops cracks into which the dye permeates. This results in a stone with natural crystal faces and a vivid colour. The cracks are covered with a mixture of glue and ground-up rock fragments and the item is finally rolled in flakes of mica. A few small areas of the crystal faces are left exposed, which gives the impression of a colourful gem imbedded in natural rock. A few of these schlenters are then put into a glass jam jar together with an aluminium strip on which fake information regarding the mine and date of production is embossed. The ends of the glass jar are “sealed” with resin putty which is painted metallic silver.

Gullible buyers will believe the story that the thick glass cylinder with “natural gems” was stolen from a mine.

CON ARTISTS One of the most frequently encountered confidence tricks has the following modus operandi: A potential “sucker” will be identified by obtaining from classified ads of a newspaper the phone number of a person who wishes to sell a car. The con artist then makes an appointment to view the car. He informs the seller that he is from another country and seriously wants to buy the car. He offers a parcel of gems which he has with him as payment for the car. Obviously, the seller won’t accept it. The con artist then indicates that all he needs is a lift to a jeweller in the mall to sell the gems. The car seller is happy to oblige, as this may help to sell his car. As they approach the shop of a jeweller, an accomplice will exit from the store pretending to be the owner, or they will meet with the accomplice, pretending to be a gem expert, at a coffee shop. The “jeweller” will then evaluate the “gems” and indicate that he can sell the parcel the next day for much more money than the owner wants, or the car is worth. Unfortunately, the “jeweller” has no cash on hand, but, if the car owner wants his car sold and at the same time to make a quick profit, he has to come up with a cash payment (for which he will keep half of the parcel as security) as the owner of the parcel reasonably requires some cash before he will hand over the rest of the parcel to the “jeweller”, who will sell the whole parcel the next day.

Greed and the need to sell his car cloud the judgement of the car owner. He normally makes the payment. When he takes the parcel which he had as overnight security to the jeweller the next day, he finds no such person at the jewellery store, nor anything of value in the parcel.

Please note: If you buy stolen goods from anyone, you will be the loser.

The police may confiscate such goods and charge you as an accomplice. Worst of all, you have given a thief access to your store.

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SALES, MARKETING & SECURITY

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT INSURANCE POLICIES Crime against our industry is at an all-time high. Armed robberies, smash and grab, sneak theft, intransit hijacks and even following a jeweller to his home are compounding the risk profile of the modern-day jeweller. Fortunately, insurance companies are willing to share that risk with you. Although insurance is quite costly, you run the risk of financial ruin and a lifetime of wasted effort if you become a victim of crime without adequate cover. Many do not fully understand the Jeweller’s Block Insurance Policy and may be disappointed (or ruined) if, after a loss, their insurer does not “come to the party” as they expected.

JEWELLER’S BLOCK POLICY This policy normally consists of two sections Part I is the proposal (application) for insurance, in which the jeweller states the items and the amounts he wishes to insure. It is very important to be truthful about the questions asked in the proposal, such as the least number of employees on premises, your premiums and losses over the past five years, your bookkeeping systems, your stock levels, types of safes and security systems, etc. If any of the information you supplied is false, the insurer has the legal right to void your claim or, at least, to apply the principle of average because he has based his premiums on the information you supplied.

When your application is approved, the insurer issues his policy and attaches your application to it.

Part II, the policy itself. This indicates the stock values that will be in and/or out of safes and showcases, as well as the value of stock off the premises, in transit or on consignment to other parties. It also indicates the premiums to be paid and the various conditions of the policy.

As with any contract, you should not sign the policy until you have read and understood the “fine print”. Your broker is there to explain these potential pitfalls.

• Extra cover for your busy months when stock levels

are higher.

• Cover for water and fire damage (essential, as show cases are expensive to replace).

• Cover on clients’ valuables while in your care or at the

setter or watchmaker.

• Cover on postal and/or courier services.

• Cover on the loss of your gross profit due to busi ness interruption.

• Liability cover (should a client be hurt in your store, or

should you or your staff cause damage to your premises).

• Cover on cash money, electronic equipment, cars and

personal accidents.

• Fidelity guarantee against theft by employees.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER • If you or your goldsmith repair an item or set a stone

and it breaks, most policies will not cover the loss as it

is difficult to insure faulty workmanship. However,

cer tain insurers are prepared to assume some risk,

under limiting conditions, with the setting of gemstones.

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If you have a loss and your records are so disorganised that the insurance adjuster cannot determine how much you had and how much you lost, you must expect an inadequate compensation from your insurer. Your policy may require you to prove your loss. This could be near-impossible if you do not have a proper stock control system in place.

• If your alarm system breaks and you ignore it, the insurer

may not pay out in case of a robbery.

Choose a flexible policy

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The value that you attach to stock in your stock book is the value the insurer will pay. If you write down merchandise, the insurer will pay only write-down values and not real replacement value.

Today’s Jeweller’s Block Policies are quite flexible and can be adapted to serve your specific needs. You can, for example, get:

• Always disclose the correct total value of your stock.

The actual cost plus VAT is the appropriate value at

which to insure.

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HOW TO LIMIT YOUR PREMIUMS • Firstly, have no losses, as a no-loss history will reduce

your premium considerably.

• Join a trade association which has a crime alert system

in place.

• An improved alarm system and better safes could be

paid off by premium savings.

• Improve your stock control systems.

• Increase the percentage of your stock that is kept in the

safes overnight.

Please note: The above measures will be taken into account by your insurer when determining his risk and the premium at which he is prepared to take it on.

OTHER SECURITY ISSUES WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CREDIT CARDS If you do not accept credit or debit cards, you will lose sales. Jewellers normally pay the bank or company that issues the card a fee ranging from 1.5-3% of each purchase. American Express or Diners Club demand higher fees and some retailers do not accept them.

How much you pay in fees depends on the size of your turnover, your track record and the type of transactions involved. Ask your colleagues how much they pay to the issuing bank or card company and negotiate the best rate for your business.

It often requires patience to obtain an authorisation code from the card company, especially when a large amount is involved or an overseas card is presented. Your sales

staff must be able to handle an upset client when his card is declined. To prevent disappointment, suggest to the client that he makes an arrangement with his bank or card company before he collects his purchase.

HOW TO LIMIT CREDIT RISKS Decide whether you want and - most importantly - are able to run a credit book. If so, make sure that your credit department is effective and that speedy action is taken on any suspect or overdue accounts. Smaller jewellers normally sell for cash only and should adhere to the following rule: Never hand over an item before the money is in the bank.

If you maintain this rule, you have no risk. If a client is aware of your payment policy and still tries to do a deal without sufficient funds available, he is a risk not worth taking.

SHOULD YOU CARRY A GUN? That is up to the individual. The type of client he serves, the location of his store and past experiences may determine such a decision.

If you do decide to carry a gun, you will be required to learn how to handle it safely. Join a shooting club and practise often, or it will be of no use in an emergency.

Our personal opinion is that if you draw a gun during an armed hold-up, the perpetrator may shoot first or force it from you and, in a gun battle, staff and clients may get hurt. Rather rely on adequate insurance than get tough with crooks.

Remember, merchandise can be replaced – lives cannot.

There is justification for carrying a gun during opening and closing, especially after hours, and if you need to walk a distance to your car after closing.

Pepper spray or high-voltage stun guns offer a good alternative. A modern spring-loaded pellet gun is very effective and does not require a gun licence.

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SAJN |MEET THE TEAM

Team SAJN: meet our IMRAAN MAHOMED, MANAGING DIRECTOR Imraan’s “Who would you like to swap jobs with for a day?” choice is Michael Schumacher, and – like this legendary F1 driver – he certainly sets the pace with his own team. His winning 18-year Isikhova Media formula is people-driven, with sincere, honest and mutual respect for both the team and the company’s clients. New projects make his eyes gleam and when these plans are coming to fruition, his favourite saying never fails to emerge: “Awesomeness!” (However, the team can’t help wondering about his desire for bell-bottoms to make a comeback…)

I do what I say. No hypocrisy. Total honesty.

ADRI VIVIERS, EDITOR A natural night owl and reluctant early bird, Adri is a super-multi-tasker, successfully balancing her almost-15-year editorship of SA Jewellery News with family life. She’s energised by her colleagues, whom she describes as “a source of creativity and inspiration”. Her first piece of professional writing was an interview with jewellery designer Jenna Clifford, who complimented Adri on her “purple aura” – which relates to the innovative ideas and open-minded insights she brings to our team.

“People will forget what you said, and forget what you did, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou

ALICE WEIL, EDITORIAL DOYEN International and national watch and jewellery icon, industry ambassador, editorial doyenne and the rarest of our precious gems is Alice. Her contributions – at a remarkable 101 years of age – to our team are priceless. She recommends “placing your heart and soul into everything you do” – a life principle which commands her the respect and love of her global colleagues and clients. Her greatest survival skill is keeping her mind occupied and her greatest influence has been her father. Her soft nature, wicked sense of humour, curiosity and encylopaedic mind make her a rare and rewarding mentor.

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MEET THE TEAM|SAJN

r dreamers and doers THULI MAJOLA, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Thuli’s favourite quotation from novelist and humorist Mark Twain is: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” This is quite fitting, considering that she – like Twain – is an entrepreneur in the publishing and media fields. Her productivity “go-to” of seeing friendly faces daily echoes her own welcoming, warm and positive attitude to life and work. Having been with Isikhova Media for 16 years, her best piece of professional advice is: “Never give up and always stay positive.” When it comes to finding information about clients quickly, Thuli’s memory is remarkable – she’s our very own in-house “Google”!

“The secret to getting ahead, is getting started.” – Mark Twain

JOANNE BROOK, CREATIVE DIRECTOR “Be bold or italic. Never regular” is Joanne’s mantra. And it’s with the same unique and creative thinking that she conceptualises and designs our clients’ collateral. She’s great at multi-tasking, which – these days – is definitely a survival skill. Having been with the company for 16 years, the best professional advice she’s ever received is: “Work hard and be nice.” If Jo could pick one theme for Isikhova Media to be turned into a book, it would be “sheer grit”.

"Be Bold or Italic. Never Regular" - Unknown

JASON AARONS, BRAND STRATEGY DIRECTOR An IDEAlist, Jason’s greatest survival skill is his sense of humour, which straddles the sublime, the ridiculous and bizarre, while his “go-to office energiser” is his “work family”. He’s inspired by the “cauldron of creative media magic” the team brings to the workplace. One of the original co-founders of the company, he has four decades of integrated media experience and is a strong proponent of networking, which embraces his life philosophy of “be a mensch”. He’s an ardent Asterix and TinTin fan and loves cheesecake and technology with equal passion.

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye" - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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SAJN |MEET THE TEAM

JENNY JUSTUS, SALES DIRECTOR Communication, fresh ideas and a motivated bunch of colleagues are Jenny’s “go-to” productivity mindset. Her focus on industry growth by working through and with people, rather than at their expense, has given her a solid and highly respected platform in advertising sales and strategy. Appropriately, her Isikhova Media book theme would be “phoenix” – which embraces Jenny’s ability to renew, reinvigorate and breathe new life into our clients’ advertising campaigns and media solutions.

It is what it is. It was what it was. It will be what it will be. Don’t stress it.

IAN STARNES, MEDIA SPECIALIST “Starnesky” – one of Ian’s nicknames – invokes the great Walt Disney’s inspiring quotation: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” And never a truer word was spoken, considering Ian’s dedication and enthusiasm as a sales media specialist. “How high can we go?” is one of his power principles and echoes his love of both sky-diving and success. Having said that, he admits that “reaching too far sometimes pulls muscles!”. His key survival skill is his ability to vasbyt (persevere).

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney

LAMEES MAHOMED, MEDIA SPECIALIST The speed at which Lamees functions and keeps her head above water – no matter what – echoes the many high-speed sports she enjoys, including jetskiing and bikes. The same balance needed to succeed at these is reflected in her approach to family and work. One of her passions is sky-diving, so it’s no surprise that “determination”, “enthusiasm” and “commitment” are her buzzwords. Never giving up or becoming discouraged keep Lamees reaching for the stars, but her feet on the ground (mostly!).

“If you never try, you’ll never know what you are capable of.” – John Barrow

LORI ZAVATONNI, MEDIA SPECIALIST Team spirit, camaraderie, co-operation and collaboration all play significant roles in Lori’s productivity and energised approach to her colleagues and clients. Of course, her morning exercise routine also goes a long way towards toning and shaping her healthy sales skills and positive attitude. Perseverance, hard work and dedication are part and parcel of her mental fitness. Being of Italian descent, she has a natural love for food and engaging with people, and she’s run an Italian restaurant for friends. Bring on the tiramisu, Lori!

“If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey

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DID YOU KNOW?|SAJN

Interesting facts 1

To confirm whether a jade is genuine, it is generally struck with a hammer. Original jade will rebound the equipment that hits it.

4

Various functionalities on watches such as water-resistance, moon phase and date display are known as complications in the watch community.

7

Olympic gold medals must be at least 92,5% silver and plated with as little as 6 g of gold.

There has not been a solid gold medal since 1912.

2

Rubies, the birthstone of July, represent love, health and wisdom. It was believed that wearing a fine red ruby bestowed good fortune on its owner.

5

Gold plating is the process of applying a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal, which is often silver or copper.

8

There are three main categories of diamond shapes: brilliant cuts, step cuts and mixed cuts.

Step cuts feature stacked facets that resemble stairs.

3

Cyclops refers to an inset magnifying lens found on the crystal of some watches.

6

In the mid-1700s, it was fashionable for men to carry a watch in each waistcoat pocket.

Usually, one was functional and the other was purely for fashion.

9

Pirates, especially those who fired the ships' cannons during close combat with the enemy, dangled wads of wax from their earrings to use as earplugs.

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SAJN |JEWELLERY

Pandora has announced that it will stop using mined silver and gold entirely in its jewellery by 2025 and only buy from recycled sources. This will cut carbon emissions by two-thirds for silver and by more than 99% for gold.

All Pandora jewellery to be made from recycled silver and gold

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JEWELLERY|SAJN “SILVER AND GOLD ARE BEAUTIFUL

materials measured by weight. Pan-

jewellery materials that can be re-

dora also uses smaller volumes of

cycled forever without losing their

gold, palladium, copper and man-

quality. Metals mined centuries ago

made stones such as nano-crystals

are just as good as new. They’ll

and cubic zirconias.

never tarnish or decay. We want

The decision to use only recycled

to help develop a more responsible

silver and gold covers extends to

way of crafting affordable luxury like

all the metals in Pandora’s jewel-

our jewellery and prevent these fine

lery, including grains, semi-finished

metals from ending up in landfills.

items such as chains and other

We want to do our part to build a

parts from suppliers.

more circular economy,” says Pan-

stakeholders in the supply chain to explore opportunities for increasing

Today, 71% of the silver and gold in

the availability of recycled silver and

Pandora’s jewellery comes from re-

improving production standards.

cycled sources. Shifting completely

The decision to use recycled

to recycled silver and gold will re-

precious metals follows Pandora’s

duce CO2 emissions, water usage and

ambitious

other environmental impacts because

renewable electricity at its two

carbon emissions from sourcing re-

cording to life-cycle assessments.

“The need for sustainable business practices is becoming increasingly important and companies must do their part to respond to the climate crisis and the depletion of natural resources. For many years, Pandora has used

tar-

2020, Pandora will source 100%

sources than mining new ones. The

carbon than mining new gold, ac-

decarbonisation

gets announced in January. In

the recycling of metals uses fewer re-

emits approximately 600 times less

ply chain initiative standards such as Pandora will also engage with key

From 71% to fully recycled

with mined silver, while recycling gold

certified according to leading supthe Responsible Jewellery Council.

dora CEO Alexander Lacik.

cycled silver are one-third compared

responsibly sourced recycled silver,

jewellery crafting facilities in ThaiMore silver can be recycled

land and by 2025, the company

Today, around 15% of the world’s

will be carbon-neutral across its

silver supply comes from recycled

entire operations. Pandora has also

sources. More than half of the re-

joined the Science-Based Targets

cycled silver comes from industry,

initiative – the leading corporate

where the metal is used in chemi-

collaboration for action on climate

cal production, electronics and for

change – and will publish a plan

other purposes.

next year to reduce carbon emis-

Pandora will work with its suppliers to guarantee sufficient supply of

sions in its full value chain, in line with the Paris Agreement.

recycled metals in our designs. Now we’re ready to take the next step

Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery

and stop using mined silver and gold

made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora

altogether. This is a significant com-

jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 7 400 points of

mitment that will be better for the

sale, including more than 2 700 concept stores.

environment and make our jewellery more sustainable,” says Lacik.

Silver is the most used material in Pandora jewellery, accounting for

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 28 000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED-certified facilities in Thailand. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated sales of €2,9 billion in 2019.

over half of all purchased product

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SAJN |LITTLE GEMS

A gemstone found only in green PERIDOT IS A GEM-QUALITY OF olivine. Its colour can vary from yellow to olive or to a brownish or lime-green hue and it has a vitreous and greasy lustre. It is very abundant, but the best-quality material is quite rare. It is the best-known gem variety of olivine, a species name for a series of

magnesium

iron-rich

silicate

minerals, and it has caught the fancy

One of the few gemstones which occur in only one colour is peridot. Its shade is olive green and it is sometimes mistaken for other gems – for example, emeralds.

The intensity of the colour and tint are dependent on the iron content of the mineral content. Alice Weil investigates its sources and uses.

of humans for thousands of years.

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The most important deposits

been mined for 3 500 years, but

The earliest recorded production

are in the Red Sea on the volcanic

was forgotten for many centuries

of the gem was about 70 AD, with

island of St John (Zabargad), 300

and rediscovered in 1900. Beautiful

gems which came from Zabargad

km east of Asman in Egypt. It has

material has also been found in

island. Small amounts are still being

quarries in Upper Burma (Myanmar).

produced there today. Larger, very

Today it has been mined in many

fine-quality

places, particularly in regions of

found in Myanmar – an area well-

North and South America and in

known for its 20-40ct cut stones –

Norway, North and South Africa,

but production has been curtailed by

China and Australia. The USA was

government restrictions. It remains

for many years the largest producer

a popular stone among the Native

of peridots.

Indians of North America.

deposits

were

later

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LITTE GEMS|SAJN Currently, Arizona in the USA is the basic supplier to the world of the gemstone industry. This quality is not only highly prized locally, but also enjoys widespread popularity in the manufacture of birthstones (for those born in the month of August) and the faceted stones used in rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets. The tumbled gems can be set in baroque jewellery, drilled and strung as beads, or used in mosaics and in the manufacture of gem trees.

The most productive locality in the world for peridot is on the San

New Mexico – an area where gem-

as having bequeathed items to St

Carlos Apache Indian Reserve of

quality peridot can be found in

Alban’s, including peridot. In Russia

Globe in Gila County, from which

deposits in three different locations.

there are some gemstones which

it is estimated that 80-95% of

The colour of this material is brown,

came out of a meteorite that fell in

world production originates. The

greenish-brown,

1749 in eastern Siberia.

second Arizona location from which

and the most desirable peridot

the gem is recovered is Blue Park

green.

Apache County.

yellowish-green

Peridot was brought to Central

The peridot occurs as individual

Europe in the Middle Ages by

grains in a basalt which is about

the Crusaders and often used

3-35 m thick, with the material re-

for ecclesiastical purposes. It was

covered only after it has weathered.

the most popular stone in the

For this reason, the recovered stones

baroque period and shapes were

from this particular material are gen-

mostly table or step cuts, as well as

erally quite small – typically 6-13 mm

occasional brilliant cuts, especially

– so that the gems produced from

when set in gold. It has been used

it are typically about 1ct, although

for centuries in church structures:

2-3ct stones are not uncommon. .

in fact, its earliest use in England

There

are

firm

restrictions

was in the register of St Alban’s

regarding the mining in this area:

Abbey, probably founded in the

it can only be done by individual

8th century, although its present

Native Americans or their families

architecture is 11th-century Roman.

from the San Carlos Reservation,

In 1245 Bishop John is recorded

The largest cut peridot of 310ct was found on Zabargad. It is on display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.

The earliest recorded production of the gem was about 70 AD, with gems which came from Zabargad island. Small amounts are still being produced there today.

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was discovered, to the Merensky Reef – the largest

the conscientious consumer.

deposits of platinum in the world – and the fabled diamonds from Kimberley and Cullinan mines, our

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mining history is well known and respected.

Born in Africa was launched in 2010 and features South African manufacturing jewellers listed alphabetically.

With the discoveries made at the Cradle of Humankind,

This listing, which forms part of the AFRICAN Odyssey

our country is linked to the birth of the human race in all

publication, should once again be considered a meeting

its celebrated diversity. Similarly, the culture of adornment

point between South African jewellery production and

in precious metals in South Africa dates back over 1 000

its distribution around the world.

years when, from a place called Mapungubwe in Limpopo Province, one of the largest kingdoms in South Africa had

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a thriving international trade in ivory and gold with Egypt,

All jewellery is manufactured by members of the

China and India.

Jewellery Council of South Africa who abide by the Council’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

The brand “Born in Africa” celebrates jewellery designed and manufactured in South Africa and created from the

BIA

mineral wealth our country has to offer. The ranges of

The “Born in Africa” brand forms part of the Jewellery

jewellery, manufactured from virgin metals, reflect the

Council’s vision to establish South Africa as the

diversity of our cultures born of the common origin of the

jewellery trading hub of Africa and actively encourages

South African soil.

the development of new entrants into the industry in a responsible, supportive manner.

THE INDUSTRY Our well-established jewellery industry has built a

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reputation for quality at a fair price. Its ability to service

JMASA Chairman

market needs through adaptability and a high level of service are its distinguishing traits. Ranging from technologically advanced mass producers to niche market specialists and hand-crafted pieces, South Africa offers a range of jewellery manufacturers able to cater to any variety of buyers’ needs.

Our thoughts are with the self-employed and small business owners in the industry during this uncertain time.

Let’s stand together and support each other, even if it’s by means of words of encouragement.

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TAKE NOTE: For those outside South Africa, use the dialling code +27.

ADELE’S MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 082 595 3868/083 227 6550 E-mail: adele@amj.co.za ADJANI SCHOEMAN T/A ADJANI DESIGN STUDIO Tel no: 083 460 7334 E-mail: info@adjani.co.za Website: www.adjani.co.za AFRICAN ARGENTUM RESOURCES Tel no: 011 608 0427 E-mail: info@silverchem.co.za Website: https://www.africanargentum.co.za/ AFRICAN TRADE BEADS JEWELLERY COLLECTION Tel no: 082 905 1736 / 011 726 7643 E-mail: tamiko@zazenconsulting.com Website: https://www.atbjc.com/about-us/ AKAPO JEWELS Tel no: 011 038 3130 E-mail: wumba@akapo.co.za; labi@akapo.co.za Website: www.akapojewels.co.za ALBO VAN DYK MANUFACTURING Tel no: 044 873 0567 E-mail: albo@telkomsa.net Website: http://www.albovandyk.com/ ALL BLING CREATIONS (PTY) LTD Tel no: 079 744 0971 E-mail: allblingcreations00@gmail.com; mmeshi.nkadimeng@gmail.com ALTIN JEWELLERS Tel no: 012 998 0141 E-mail: info@altin.co.za Website: www.altin.co.za ANACZYNSKI JEWELLERY Tel no: 082 934 5682 E-mail: anaczynski@gmail.com Website: www.anaczynski.co.za ANASTASIA JEWELLERS Tel no: 031 507 5561 E-mail: bazil.heeralall@gmail.com Website: www.anastasiajewellers.co.za ANDREAS SALVER MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 011 706 6828 E-mail: andreas@andreassalver.com Website: www.andreassalver.com

ASIMI JEWELS INTERNATIONAL Tel no: 011 453 4775 E-mail: ellassa@iafrica.com ASSIQUE MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 021 706 3629 E-mail: hashiem@telkomsa.net AU TRADERS & REFINERS (PTY) LTD Tel no: 011 334 7607/8 E-mail: barend@autraders.co.za; jacqui@autraders.co.za Website: www.autraders.co.za AURUM DESIGN Tel no: 021 423 6590 E-mail: aurum@worldonline.co.za; adela@aurumdesign.co.za Website: www.aurumdesign.co.za AUTHOR BY KATHLYN ALLAN Tel no: 084 247 0358 E-mail: mail@worldofauthor.com AZTEC MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 013 757 0827 E-mail: ron@aztecjewellers.com; kyle@aztecjewellers.com Website: www.aztecjewellers.com BEADZ BY FLEX Tel no: 083 967 3264 E-mail: info@beadzbyflex.co.za Website: www.beadzbyflex.co.za BEAUDELL DESIGNS (PTY) LTD Tel no: 082 885 8303 E-mail: esther@beaudell.co.za Website: www.beaudell.co.za BEN & CO DESIGNS (PTY) LTD Tel no: 072 056 2156 E-mail: bheki@ben-codesigns.com; info@ben-codesigns.com Website: www.ben-codesigns.com BERNARD’S JEWELLERY DESIGN & MANUFACTURE Tel no: 032 586 0889 E-mail: bernard@bernardsjewellery.co.za Website: https://watchesforsale.co.za/ BIJOU EXQUISITE JEWELLERS Tel no: 041 450 4320 E-mail: marnic@bijoujewellery.international Website: https://www.bijoujewellery.international/ BRADLEY MANUFACTURING T/A VARGA MANUFACTURING Tel no: 011 327 7926 E-mail: bradjew@mweb.co.za

CAPE DIAMONDS Tel no: 021 421 5364 E-mail: joelgraham@capediamonds.co.za Website: www.capediamonds.co.za CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Tel no: 021 460 3632 E-mail: konstandakellisv@cput.ac.za; camerondowl@cput.ac.za Website: www.cput.ac.za CAPE PRECIOUS METALS – CAPE TOWN Tel no: 021 551 2066 E-mail: sharon@cpmct.co.za Website: www.capepreciousmetals.co.za CAPE PRECIOUS METALS – DURBAN Tel no: 031 303 5402 E-mail: malcolm@cpmdbn.co.za Website: www.capepreciousmetals.co.za CAPE PRECIOUS METALS – JOHANNESBURG Tel no: 011 334 6263 E-mail: tom@cpmjhb.co.za Website: www.capepreciousmetals.co.za CAPE PRECIOUS METALS – PORT ELIZABETH Tel no: 041 365 1890 E-mail: renee@capepreciousmetals.co.za Website: www.capepreciousmetals.co.za CARESS JEWELLERS UITENHAGE CC Tel no: 041 992 4421 E-mail: eben-caress@mweb.co.za CAROMBA MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 036 631 4565 E-mail: frank@caromba.co.za Website: http://www.caromba.co.za CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY FREE STATE – WELKOM Tel no: 051 507 4044 E-mail: eholmes@cut.ac.za; nmphore@cut.ac.za Website: www.cut.ac.za CHANDLER’S MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS (PTY) LTD Tel no: 011 781 0303 E-mail: mcjewel@netactive.co.za CHARL DE BEER Tel no: 012 440 7693 E-mail: leatherw@mweb.co.za; charldebeer@hotmail.com CHARLENE NEL T/A BELLA COSA Tel no: 021 975 5097 E-mail: charlene@bellacosa.co.za

ANDRONIKIS MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 082 966 6647 E-mail: mstergiou1966@gmail.com

BRETTLANDS FINE JEWELLERS Tel no: 031 562 8009 E-mail: bretland@iafrica.com Website: www.brettlands.co.za

CHATEAU D’OR CC Tel no: 011 728 3741/3723 E-mail: denlincoln@mweb.co.za Website: www.chateaudorjewellers.com

ANNELLE MURRAY GOUDSMID Tel no: 082 956 7747 E-mail: annellemurray@exclusivemail.co.za

BRIAN BOSMAN GOLDSMITH STUDIO Tel no: 011 616 5328 E-mail: divagoldsmith@yahoo.com

ANTONICORNELLIS JEWELLERY ENTERPRISE Tel no: 074 758 1014 E-mail: antonicornellius.nhlapo@gmail.com

BRONSKI JEWELLERS Tel no: 021 852 7891 E-mail: seanscrase@hotmail.com

COLLEGE OF CAPE TOWN Tel no: 021 464 3821 E-mail: calbrechts@cct.edu.za; eoosthuizen@cct.edu.za Website: http://www.cct.edu.za/

ASHLEY HEATHER JEWELLERY Tel no: 082 563 5086 E-mail: info@ashleyheather.co.za Website: www.ashleyheather.co.za

BROWNS THE DIAMOND STORE – WORKSHOP Tel no: 011 438 7920 E-mail: albert@brownsjewellers.com Website: www.brownsjewellers.com

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CORNERSTONE MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD Tel no: 082 599 5919 E-mail: cornerstonelof@gmail.com CREATIVE DESIGN MANUFACTURERS (PTY) LTD Tel no: 031 563 3987 E-mail: goldlink@iafrica.com

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DABERON MANUFACTURING (PTY) LTD Tel no: 011 334 8841 E-mail: daberon1@gmail.com DALEEN BRUWER JEWELLERY DESIGN & GOLDSMITH Tel no: 023 342 7808 E-mail: db@xsinet.co.za DANIEL JACOBS JEWELLERY DESIGN CC Tel no: 021 880 1026 E-mail: djjd@mweb.co.za DAVID BOLDING GOLDSMITH Tel no: 021 418 1049/1612 E-mail: david@dbgold.co.za; marele@dbgold.co.za DC JEWELLERS Tel no: 044 691 3692 E-mail: dcjewel@mweb.co.za DEGLON JEWELLERY STUDIO Tel no: 021 851 3182 E-mail: waynedeglon@telkomsa.net Website: www.waynedeglondesign.withtank.com DESIGN @ 50 Tel no: 010 442 9201 E-mail: edna@design50.co.za Website: http://www.gidz.co.za/projects/design50.html DESIGNER GOLD BUSINESS TRUST Tel no: 043 726 2291 E-mail: info@designergold.co.za Website: https://www.designergold-el.co.za/ DIA-KIM DIAMONDS T/A CHRISTOPHER REID Tel no: 021 418 4484 E-mail: nick@christopherreid.co.za Website: http://www.christopherreid.co.za/ DIAMONDS4EVER Tel no: 082 786 7677 E-mail: info@diamonds4ever.co.za Website: www.diamonds4ever.co.za DIDIDESIGN Tel no: 011 784 0369 E-mail: didi@dididesign.co.za Website: www.dididesign.co.za DR ESMÉ SPICER Tel no: 073 239 9983 E-mail: esme.spicer@gmail.com

EKURHULENI JEWELLERY PROJECT Tel no: 011 825 5822 E-mail: colin@ejewellery.org.za Website: www.ejewellery.org.za ELEMENTAL STUDIO Tel no: 084 507 7777 E-mail: lezamcleod@icloud.com Website: www.elementalstudio.co.za EMBER MANUFACTURING & DESIGN (PTY) LTD Tel no: 083 557 5190 E-mail: info@ember.co.za Website: www.ember.co.za ENZA MANAGEMENT SERVICES Tel no: 031 824 9427 E-mail: khulile@imarajewellery.com EON HOON JEWELLERY DESIGN Tel no: 083 578 7447 E-mail: eon@eonhoon.com Website: www.eonhoon.com ERICA DU PLESSIS (ERICA STRAUSS) Tel no: 021 851 8120 E-mail: artwear@telkomsa.net ETERNITY ENTERPRISE JEWELLERS (PTY) LTD Tel no: 018 290 5722/3 E-mail: eternity@eternityenterprise.com Website: www.eternityenterprise.com EVERTRADE 142 (PTY) LTD T/A D’OURO JEWELLERS Tel no: 011 615 3402 E-mail: dourojhb@vodamail.co.za; a.veloso@dourojewellers.co.za Website: www.dourojewellers.co.za FACET JEWELLERY Tel no: 073 397 8820 E-mail: catherine@facetjewellery.co.za FEMKE KLEISEN DESIGNS (PTY) LTD Tel no: 083 787 6120 E-mail: femkekleisen@webafrica.org.za Website: www.femkekleisen.co.za FERROS JEWELLERS Tel no: 041 363 1881 E-mail: alex@ferrosjewellers.com Website: www.ferrosjewellers.com

DUDLEY’S JEWELLERS Tel no: 082 319 3226 E-mail: dudleysjewellers@gmail.com

FINEGOLD LABORATORY SERVICES Tel no: 021 511 6237 E-mail: admin@finegold.co.za Website: www.finegold.co.za

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Tel no: 031 373 6673/6 E-mail: chrisdb@dut.ac.za; samanthav@dut.ac.za Website: www.dut.ac.za

FOREVER JEWELLERY MANUFACTURERS Tel no: 031 564 9006 E-mail: fj@3i.co.za

GC MANUFACTURING JEWELLERY Tel no: 011 326 7919 E-mail: admin@thediamondring.co.za GEM AFRIQUE Tel no: 062 050 6479 E-mail: soni2.goldsmith@gmail.com GLOBAL JEWELLERY ACADEMY Tel no: 082 337 6428 E-mail: robertb@globaljewelleryacademy.co.za Website: www.globaljewelleryacademy.co.za GOLD AND I (PTY) LTD Tel no: 084 360 6762 E-mail: info@goldandi.co.za Website: www.goldandi.co.za GOLDFASHION JEWELLERS CC Tel no: 021 931 1319 E-mail: mhendricks@wsnet.co.za; goldfashion@telkomsa.net GOUDSMID TEHILA VAN ENGELENHOVEN Tel no: 082 674 4410 E-mail: tehila@absamail.co.za HARRIS JEWELLERS Tel no: 021 555 1437 E-mail: harrisjewellers@telkomsa.net Website: www.harrisjewellers.net HAVILAH GOLD CREATIONS Tel no: 041 581 1942 E-mail: design@havilah.co.za; carol@havilah.co.za Website: www.havilah.co.za HEATHER JANE SMITH CERAMICS & PORCELAIN Tel no: 064 915 4282 E-mail: ladyheatherette@gmail.com ICKINGER JEWELLERS Tel no: 015 307 4448 E-mail: jacques@ickinger.co.za Website: www.ickinger.co.za IMFUNDISO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Tel no: 012 734 0245 E-mail: imfundiso@mweb.co.za Website: www.imfundiso.com IMPILO COLLECTION Tel no: 010 0210441 E-mail: ayeung@impilocollection.co.za Website: www.facebook.com/impilocollection INFACET Tel no: 082 878 4949 E-mail: bridgette@infacet.co.za Website: www.infacet.co.za INGE SCHOLTZ JEWELLERY DESIGNER & MANUFACTURER Tel no: 073 271 3789 E-mail: admin@csvaluers.co.za

ECO CHIC JEWELLERY Tel no: 021 553 0332 E-mail: e.m.duplooy@gmail.com

FRANKLI WILD Tel no: 011 483 2620 E-mail: kgf@frankliwild.com Website: www.frankliwild.com

EDEL DESIGNER JEWELLERY Tel no: 072 636 0213 E-mail: edeldesignerjewellery@gmail.com

GATTOO JEWELLERY DESIGN STUDIO Tel no: 011 852 2046 E-mail: gattoosdesign@gmail.com

ISABELLA JEWELLERS & REFINERS CC Tel no: 011 334 5919 E-mail: isabella@isabella-refiners.co.za Website: www.isabella-refiners.co.za

E-DESIGN Tel no: 082 445 8295 E-mail: cornenaude@e-design.co.za Website: www.e-design.co.za

GAUTA REFINERIES (PTY) LTD Tel no: 012 753 3304 E-mail: rudi@gautarefinery.com Website: https://www.gautarefinery.com/

J HIND JEWELLERS Tel no: 031 306 1330 E-mail: jhindrajesh@gmail.com Website: https://www.jhindjewellers.co.za/

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE JEWELLERY COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA

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KAYRO JEWELLERS Tel no: 041 585 4842 E-mail: slaide.kayro@mweb.co.za

MAGMA METAL RECOVERIES Tel no: 031 702 4422 E-mail: edwards@astronet.co.za

JAGGATH JEWELLERS Tel no: 031 307 7790 E-mail: navinjagath372@gmail.com

KIM CLOETE JEWELLERY DESIGN Tel no: 021 531 9082 E-mail: kim@kimcloetedesign.co.za Website: http://www.kimcloetedesign.co.za/

MAMBU DESIGN Tel no: 011 614 1879 E-mail: mambudesign@mweb.co.za; mambuorders@mweb.co.za

JANINE BINNEMAN JEWELLERY DESIGNS Tel no: 021 715 6178 E-mail: info@janinebinneman.com Website: https://janinebinneman.com/

KINKEL JEWELLERY Tel no: 021 786 1549 E-mail: info@kinkeljewellery.co.za Website: www.kinkeljewellery.co.za

MAPULA DESIGNER JEWELLER (PTY) LTD Tel no: 083 641 2724 E-mail: mapuladesigner@gmail.com Website: www.mapuladesignerjeweller.com

JEWEL CRAFT – BRANDHOF Tel no: 051 444 3449 E-mail: rean.p@mweb.co.za Website: www.jewelcraft.co.za

KRISTEN MALAN CC Tel no: 011 880 1866 E-mail: kristen@merindol.com; john@merindol.com

MARINE GOLD CC Tel no: 021 424 0077 E-mail: stephen@marinegold.co.za

LADY PECULIAR Tel no: 021 886 8868 E-mail: info@ladypeculiar.co.za Website: www.ladypeculiar.co.za

MARION’S JEWELLERY STUDIO Tel no: 041 368 4582/3 E-mail: marionsstudio@mweb.co.za

JADE SOUTH AFRICA Tel no: 021 883 8974 E-mail: rhys@jade-sa.co.za Website: www.jade-sa.co.za

JEWELLERY CONNECTION Tel no: 011 728 6800 E-mail: vmagnes@netactive.co.za; info@thejeweller.co.za Website: www.thejeweller.co.za JEWELLERY CONSULTANCY Tel no: 083 581 1513 E-mail: md.jewelleryconsultancy@gmail.com Website: www.jewelleryconsultancy.co.za JEWELLERY DESIGN CONCEPTS Tel no: 083 709 7722 E-mail: sandm@polka.co.za JOHANNA VAN ZYL Tel no: 082 778 5846 E-mail: jo@johannavanzyl.co.za Website: www.johannavanzyl.co.za JOHN STEDMAN T/A ELEMENTAL DESIGN Tel no: 031 572 2902 E-mail: john@elementaldesign.co.za Website: www.elementaldesign.co.za JOHREN MANUFACTURING CC T/A THE JEWELLERY SHOP Tel no: 046 624 3748 E-mail: johren@telkomsa.net JOY MASSYN JEWELLERY MANUFACTURE & DESIGN Tel no: 012 662 2861 E-mail: joy@joymassyn.co.za Website: http://www.joymassyn.com/ JPPE LAPIDARY Tel no: 021 424 7764 E-mail: kylegilson@mweb.co.za JYARAS JEWELLERS (PTY) LTD Tel no: 067 397 6373 E-mail: admin@jyarasjewellers.co.za Website: https://jyarasjewellers.co.za/contact/

LALI SILVER JEWELLERY Tel no: 011 646 8358 E-mail: jc_tilman@yahoo.com Website: www.lalisilver.co.za LAMBO DIAMONDS Tel no: 081 743 9255 E-mail: christian@lambodiamonds.com Website: www.lambodiamonds.com L’AUTRICHE FINE JEWELLERY Tel no: 011 883 4021 E-mail: ernst@lebijoux.co.za Website: www.lautrichefj.co.za LEGA DORO CC Tel no: 011 450 3233 E-mail: legadoro@global.co.za; diamondafric@telkomsa.net Website: www.legadoro.co.za LEOPOLDINE DESIGNS Tel no: 076 586 3820 E-mail: info@leopoldinedesigns.co.za LEUVEN METALS (PTY) LTD Tel no: 021 426 4140 E-mail: kvessen@oroafrica.com; andrev@oroafrica.com Website: www.leuvenmetals.co.za LILLY FRIEDLAENDER CC Tel no: 021 887 1655 E-mail: lilly.f@wol.co.za LORIEN MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 011 967 1700 E-mail: heather@allanybrink.co.za LOVI JEWELLERY DESIGN Tel no: 011 882 3272 E-mail: lovijewellery@gmail.com

K2 DESIGN STUDIO Tel no: 031 940 1274 E-mail: khanyisile@k2designstudio.co.za Website: www.k2designstudio.co.za

MADE OF METTLE Tel no: 079 386 1079 E-mail: tracey@madeofmettle.co.za Website: www.madeofmettle.co.za

KARLIEN DESIGNS CC Tel no: 083 659 2607 E-mail: karlien@karliendesigns.co.za Website: www.karliendesigns.co.za

MADELIEF DESIGNER JEWELLERY Tel no: 083 453 7018 E-mail: madeliefjewellery@gmail.com

KARLSEN JEWELLERY CO Tel no: 033 386 7872 E-mail: karlsen@jewelleryco.co.za

MADELINE’S TEMPTATIONS Tel no: 083 305 2798 E-mail: info@madelinestemptations.co.za Website: https://www.madelinestemptations.co.za/

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MARK WHITEHORN GOLDSMITH Tel no: 083 271 6065 E-mail: info@markwhitehorn.co.za Website: https://markwhitehorn.co.za/ MASELESELE JEWELLERS Tel no: 012 734 0245 E-mail: imfundiso@mweb.co.za; imfundisojewellers@mweb.co.za Website: www.imfundiso.com MD INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED HANDCRAFTED JEWELLERY T/A MICHAEL’S DESIGNS Tel no: 011 465 6446 E-mail: michael@michaelsdesigns.co.za Website: www.michaelsdesigns.co.za MEDITERRANEAN JEWELLERS Tel no: 082 689 0630 E-mail: panayiotis@mmjewellers.co.za Website: http://www.mmjewellers.co.za/ MERAKI JEWELLERY DESIGN Tel no: 082 574 6043 E-mail: megan@merakijewellerydesign.com Website: www.merakijewellerydesign.com METAL CONCENTRATORS SA (PTY) LTD – CAPE TOWN Tel no: 021 510 0770 E-mail: cpt@metcon.co.za Website: www.metcon.co.za METAL CONCENTRATORS SA (PTY) LTD – CENTURION Tel no: 012 000 4440 E-mail: info@metcon.co.za Website: www.metcon.co.za METAL CONCENTRATORS SA (PTY) LTD – DURBAN E-mail: info@metcon.co.za Website: www.metcon.co.za METAL IMAGE Tel no: 021 447 6600 E-mail: mi_greg@iafrica.com; mi_accounts@iafrica.com Website: www.metalimage.co.za MG IVORY Tel no: 011 788 1018 E-mail: mgivory@netactive.co.za

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MICHAEL J SOLOMON MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS (MJS) Tel no: 011 792 5292 E-mail: ms@absamail.co.za

PEARL AND DIAMONDS STUDIO Tel no: 011 678 0595/6 E-mail: pearldiamond@mweb.co.za Website: https://www.pearlanddiamond.co.za/

RAND REFINERY LIMITED Tel no: 011 418 9000 E-mail: nicolab@gold.co.za Website: www.randrefinery.com

MICHL CONTEMPORARY FINE JEWELLERY Tel no: 021 913 3944 E-mail: michelleliaosa@gmail.com Website: www.michljewellery.com

PHATSIMA JEWELLERY DESIGNS Tel no: 072 739 6800 E-mail: phatsimantando@gmail.com; orders@phatsimajd.com Website: www.phatsimajd.com

RARE EARTH CREATIONS Tel no: 011 326 1727 E-mail: noloyiso@rarearth.co.za Website: https://www.rareearth.co.za/

MIRKO JEWELLERY Tel no: 021 886 8296 E-mail: mirinda@mirkojewels.co.za Website: http://mirkojewels.co.za/ MIZANE JEWELLERY Tel no: 011 485 3784 E-mail: mizane@ananzi.co.za Website: www.mizanejewellery.co.za MUGA MUGA HANDMADES Tel no: 072 299 7148 E-mail: info@mugamuga.co.za Website: www.mugamuga.co.za NEWMAN JEWELLERY DESIGN Tel no: 012 329 9600 E-mail: nina@newmandesign.co.za; dave@newmandesign.co.za NIGHT SHINE CANDY Tel no: 082 455 8973 E-mail: aleks@nightshinecandy.com Website: www.nightshinecandy.com NILU ENGRAVING & JEWELLERY (PTY) LTD Tel no: 083 384 7792 E-mail: laser@nilu.co.za Website: www.nilu.co.za/ NOMAD JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES Tel no: 082 770 9788 E-mail: idieh@mweb.co.za; info@nomadjewelleryandaccessories.com Website: https://nomadjewelleryandaccessories.com/ NOVUS DESIGN STUDIO Tel no: 012 332 5850 E-mail: info@novusdesign.co.za Website: http://www.novusdesign.co.za/ NQ JEWELLERY DESIGN SERVICES Tel no: 073 700 6225 E-mail: nq2jewel@gmail.com Website: www.nqjewellery.co.za NV DESIGN COMPANY T/A BY NANETTE Tel no: 021 883 3856 E-mail: nanette@bynanette.com Website: www.bynanette.com ORO AFRICA (PTY) LTD – CAPE TOWN Tel no: 021 480 9860 E-mail: sharin@oroafrica.com Website: www.oroafrica.com ORO AFRICA (PTY) LTD – JOHANNESBURG Tel no: 011 645 9260 E-mail: sharin@oroafrica.com Website: www.oroafrica.com OSMOND’S Tel no: 021 559 8277 E-mail: osmond@telkomsa.net PAUL GALLIAS Tel no: 073 194 2415 E-mail: pgallias@hotmail.com

PHILIP ZETLER JEWELLERS Tel no: 021 423 2771 E-mail: pzetler@mweb.co.za Website: www.philipzetlerjewellers.co.za PHOENIX MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 012 549 4966 E-mail: jack@phoenixjewellers.co.za Website: www.phoenixjewellers.co.za PICCOLO FINE DESIGNER JEWELLERY Tel no: 083 396 6178 E-mail: suvette@piccolo-jewellery.co.za Website: http://piccolo-jewellery.co.za/ PIERO G MANUFACTURING T/A PICO JEWELLERS Tel no: 011 483 3442 E-mail: pico1@global.co.za Website: www.picojewellery.com PIYUVE JEWELLERS CC Tel no: 031 301 3963 E-mail: aroon@piyuvejewelers.co.za; shashi@piyuvejewelers.co.za Website: www.piyuvejewelers.co.za PNEUMA JEWELLERS CC Tel no: 011 702 1462 E-mail: admin@pneumajewellers.com Website: www.pneumajewellers.co.za POLART JEWELLERY STUDIO Tel no: 021 422 3848 E-mail: info@polart.co.za; polart@telkomsa.net Website: http://www.polart.co.za/home.html POPULAR DIAMOND JEWELLERY MANUFACTURING CC Tel no: 011 484 7044 E-mail: pop@tiscali.co.za PRECISION SETTERS Tel no: 011 484 7803/4 E-mail: julian@precisionsetters.co.za PRETTY FOUND THINGS Tel no: 083 651 9042 E-mail: prettyfoundthings@gmail.com Website: www.prettyfoundthings.co.za

RASIFIWA (PTY) LTD Tel no: 021 422 1350 E-mail: rssa@rasifiwa.com; jacqui@rasifiwa.com Website: www.rasifiwa.com REC SET & ENGRAVE (PTY) LTD Tel no: 011 326 1727 E-mail: neil@rarearth.co.za; noloyiso@rarearth.co.za RICHLINE SA (PTY) LTD Tel no: 011 418 1600 E-mail: johan@richlinesa.co.za; marco@richlinesa.co.za Website: www.richlinegroup.co.za RITCO MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 041 374 2101 E-mail: sales@ritco.co.za Website: www.ritco.co.za ROHAN CHERRY DESIGNS Tel no: 082 974 4566 E-mail: info@rcdesigns.co.za Website: www.rcdesign.co.za ROK ORIGINALS Tel no: 072 203 3288 E-mail: info@rokoriginals.com Website: https://www.rokoriginals.com/ ROMANELLI DESIGNS (PTY) LTD Tel no: 011 794 1666 E-mail: bling@romanellidesigns.co.za Website: https://romanellidesigns.co.za/ RONALD’S JEWELLERY DESIGN Tel no: 031 701 5154 E-mail: ronaldcbr262@gmail.com ROUX DU PREEZ DESIGNS Tel no: 084 207 3876 E-mail: sales@preezdesigns.co.za Website: www.preezdesigs.co.za RUTH PROWSE SCHOOL OF ART Tel no: 021 447 2492 E-mail: admin@ruthprowse.co.za Website: www.ruthprowse.co.za SATHKAAR JEWELLERS CC Tel no: 031 306 4921 E-mail: sathkaar@gmail.com

PRINS & PRINS DIAMONDS Tel no: 021 422 1090 E-mail: petre@prinsandprins.com; riana@prinsandprins.com Website: www.prinsandprins.com

SCARAB JEWELLERY STUDIO CC Tel no: 021 683 4646 E-mail: janine@scarabjewellery.co.za; tanya@scarabjewellery.co.za Website: www.scarabjewellery.co.za

QUICKSET JEWELLERS Tel no: 031 468 9236 E-mail: qsjewel@telkomsa.net; osjewel@telkomsa.net Website: www.quicksetjewellers.co.za

SEDA LIMPOPO JEWELLERY INCUBATOR Tel no: 015 293 0214 E-mail: tessa@slji.org.za Website: www.slji.org.za

RALPH WALTON Tel no: 028 316 3851 E-mail: ralph@rwd.co.za Website: https://www.rwd.co.za/

SERAGLIO JEWELLERS Tel no: 011 783 8301 E-mail: rolling.albert@yahoo.com Website: www.seragliojewellers.com

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SHADOW JEWELLERS Tel no: 082 689 8297 E-mail: shadrackmogoane@yahoo.com

SUGARBUSH CREATIONS Tel no: 015 293 2358 E-mail: sugarbushcreations@gmail.com

SHANI D JEWELLERY DESIGN (PTY) LTD Tel no: 082 308 2111 E-mail: diamondshani@gmail.com Website: http://www.shanidjewellery.co.za/

SUSAN ROOS JUWELE Tel no: 028 754 2949 E-mail: info@roosjuwele.co.za Website: www.roosjuwele.co.za

SIBAHLE JEWELLERY (PTY) LTD Tel no: 011 049 3933 E-mail: nthabiseng@sibahlejewellery.co.za Website: www.sibahlejewellery.co.za

TCHALIEU JEWELLERY Tel no: 011 453 0492 E-mail: siphokazi.tchalieu@gmail.com

SILK ROUTE GOLD (PTY) LTD Tel no: 011 450 3192 E-mail: info@silkroutegold.com Website: www.silkroutegold.com SILPLAT (PTY) LTD Tel no: 021 461 5344 E-mail: info@silplat.co.za Website: www.silplat.co.za SILVER MYST – JULIANA RED Tel no: 021 762 9794 E-mail: moyonela@gmail.com SIMON EFUNE MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 011 334 4529 E-mail: simon.efune@mweb.co.za SINCE NOW JEWELS Tel no: 072 336 9518 E-mail: sincenowcz@gmail.com SIRKEL JEWELLERY Tel no: 011 726 2365 E-mail: sirkeldesign@gmail.com Website: www.sirkeljewellery.co.za SL HERMAN MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 012 460 6771 E-mail: slhj@telkomsa.net Website: http://www.hermanmanufacturing jewellers.co.za/

THATO RADEBE JEWELLERY E-mail: thato@thatoradebejewellery.co.za Website: https://thatoradebejewellery.co.za/ THE BERA DIAMOND ACADEMY Tel no: 011 854 4556 E-mail: mmbera@gmail.com; muhammad.bera@absa.co.za Website: http://www.benefittohumanity.com/ THE JEWELLERY HUB Tel no: 083 326 5746 E-mail: ian@worldofdiamonds.co.za; yolandi@worldofdiamonds.co.za Website: www.worldofdiamonds.co.za THE MAKERY Tel no: 082 600 7142 E-mail: info@themakerycollection.com Website: www.themakerycollection.com

VICTORIA ORPEN JEWELLERS Tel no: 011 615 4758 E-mail: victoriaorpensa@gmail.com; roxanne.campbell07@gmail.com VIJAY SHAH CONCEPTS Tel no: 031 564 2948 E-mail: vijayshah@telkomsa.net; nihalshah23@gmail.com Website: www.vijayshahjewellers.co.za VK JEWELLERY Tel no: 082 789 4498 E-mail: vivek@vkjewellery.co.za Website: www.vkjewellery.co.za

TINSEL GALLERY Tel no: 011 782 4051 E-mail: geraldine@tinsel.co.za Website: https://tinselgallery.com/

WAINWRIGHT JEWELLERS Tel no: 021 554 1169 E-mail: info@wainwrightjewel.co.za Website: www.wainwrightjewel.co.za

TIP TOP JEWELLERS Tel no: 044 873 3048 E-mail: tiptop@lantic.net

WHITE DIAMOND JEWELLERS Tel no: 035 789 5550 E-mail: whitediamondjewellers@telkomsa.net Website: www.telkomsa.net

STARBRIGHT JEWELLERY Tel no: 083 775 9995 E-mail: megan@starbrightgirl.com Website: https://www.starbrightgirl.com/

TRISLO (PTY) LTD Tel no: 012 259 0100 E-mail: info@trislo.co.za Website: www.trislo.co.za

STUDIO 1980 (PTY) LTD Tel no: 083 379 0171 E-mail: info@studio1980za.com Website: https://studio1980za.com/

TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Tel no: 012 382 6007 E-mail: newmand@tut.ac.za Website: www.tut.ac.za

STUDIO LOUBSER Tel no: 011 782 4051 E-mail: liz@lizloubser.com; info@studioloubser.com Website: www.studioloubser.com

VAWDA GOLD GEM JEWELLERS Tel no: 031 208 9142/3 E-mail: info@vawdagoldgem.co.za Website: www.vawdagoldgem.co.za

VUKANI UBUNTU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Tel no: 012 342 1385/8099 E-mail: demos@vukani.org; info@vukani.org Website: www.vukani.org

TRIMALCHIO Tel no: 012 346 6874 E-mail: casanra@mweb.co.za

STUDIO C MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 011 642 7826 E-mail: chris@studioc.co.za; peggy@studioc.co.za Website: www.studioc.co.za

VALLABHJEE’S JEWELLERY SHOP Tel no: 032 944 1657 E-mail: hemval1@yahoo.co.uk

THE PLATINUM INCUBATOR Tel no: 014 597 0736 E-mail: sibongile@tpi.org.za Website: www.tpi.org.za

SMITH JEWELLERY Tel no: 071 313 8649 E-mail: info@smith-jewellery.com Website: www.smith-jewellery.com

STUDIO 39 JEWELLERY DESIGN Tel no: 031 764 3000 E-mail: studio39@telkomsa.net Website: www.studio39.co.za

UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH Tel no: 021 808 3047 E-mail: ct@sun.ac.za; Joani@sun.ac.za Website: http://www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty/arts/ visual-arts/

TURNER MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS Tel no: 021 424 2528 E-mail: sam@turnerjewellers.com Website: http://www.turnerjewellers.com/ UNCUT JEWELLERS Tel no: 083 225 8221 E-mail: mark@uncutjewellers.co.za Website: www.uncutjewellers.co.za UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG Tel no: 011 559 1129/1125 E-mail: fnazier@uj.ac.za Website: www.uj.ac.za

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WOOSH DESIGNS JEWELLERY STUDIO Tel no: 011 318 1340 E-mail: wooshen@wooshjewellery.co.za Website: www.wooshjewellery.co.za YOL NOMADIC JEWELLERY Tel no: 074 136 3633 E-mail: yol_lu@yahoo.fr ZUREL BROTHERS SA (PTY) LTD Tel no: 015 293 2306/58 E-mail: zurelpolokwane@telkomsa.net; zurelqms@gmail.com Website: www.zurel.co.za

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