SA Jewellery News (SAJN) • October 2022

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Durban’s vibrant market culture LOOK AT SA Mint launches the Rhino coin

Rebuilding the tourism sector celebrating years ISSUE ShopJewellex: be a part of it

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10. NEWS

• First digital encyclopaedia dedicated to world of watchmaking launched

• Rare 170ct pink diamond unearthed in Angola

• South African Diamond Manufacturers Association elects new executive committee

• GIA expands global business development team

• De Beers Blue likely a “super-deep” diamond

• Cape Tools & Jewellery Supplies hosts industry networking event

• Maurice Lacroix unveils new Pontos model

16. DURBAN’S VIBRANT MARKET CULTURE

Durban is known for its vibrant markets … whether of the street, flea, farmers or arts and crafts. These markets create an opportunity for local jewellers to showcase their creations.

18. REBUILDING THE TOURISM SECTOR IN DURBAN

In her budget vote earlier this year, Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu, emphasised the value of tourism in the economy, as it contributes 3,7% to South Africa’s gross domestic product, more than agriculture, utilities and construction.

21. MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL INSERT

An SA Jewellery News and Jewellery Council of SA initiative – extracts from Gems and Jewellery: The South African Handbook.

30. JCSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: CEO REPORT

The Jewellery Council of South Africa (JCSA) held its annual general meeting at the Killarney Country Club, Johannesburg on 31 August 2022. The well-attended meeting also gave industry members the opportunity to network and listen to Charles de Wet and Annelie Giles, executive tax consultants at ENSAfrica, addressing the recent Domestic Reverse Charge regulations.

UNIQUE RHINO COIN IN BIG FIVE SERIES II

Following the launch of the Elephant and Lion coin collections in the Big Five Series II range, the South African Mint, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the SA Reserve Bank, has announced the arrival of the striking Rhino coin collection.

41. SHOPJEWELLEX!

BE A PART OF IT

ShopJewellex is an exciting retail-consumer jewellery initiative by the Jewellery Council of South Africa (JCSA) to be held over the Black Friday weekend on Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 November in the Ballroom at Montecasino, a prime consumer location.

45. BORN IN AFRICA

A comprehensive directory featuring information and contact details of all the Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association of SA’s members.

43. PLAY-OFCOLOUR OPAL

Those born in October enjoy two spectacular birthstones: and tourmaline. Both beautiful colouring

In this issue, we learn more about

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Editor's note

Businesses in KwaZulu-Natal have been working hard to pick up the pieces following three devastating blows: the profound economic disruptions caused by COVID-19, last July’s looting and destruction with KZN predominantly hit and the severe flooding and landslides caused by heavy rainfall in April this year. Big and small businesses alike were adversely affected. However, the remarkable fighting spirit of the province’s citizens has inspired the nation. Businesses in KZN are working tremendously hard to recover and get back into the groove of things.

The tourism sector in the province is also well on the road to recovery. Although it took a huge knock these past two years, Phindile Makwakwa, Acting CEO of Tourism KwaZuluNatal, noted that while the province was doing well, thanks largely to an increase in domestic tourism, the organisation would prioritise the reignition of key overseas source markets into KZN and work “very closely” with key hub heads to make it province a top tourism destination – a welcome piece of news for the jewellery industry.

Durban is known for its vibrant markets…. whether of the street, flea, farmers or arts and crafts. Selling everything from delicious food and coffee to clothing and modern art, the market culture in Durban does not disappoint. It also provides tourists with an opportunity to see the work of some of the country’s talented local jewellers up close. Internationally renowned South African jewellery brand, Shimansky, had its start at a beachfront flea market in SA. This issue takes a closer look at

some of the most popular markets in Durban.

With exhibitor stand sales still open, we also cover everything you need to know about ShopJewellex, the exciting retail consumer jewellery initiative by the Jewellery Council of SA to be held over the Black Friday weekend on Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 November in the Ballroom at Montecasino, a prime consumer location.

Following the launch of the Elephant and Lion coin collections in the Big Five Series II range, the South African Mint, a whollyowned subsidiary of the SA Reserve Bank, has announced the arrival of the striking Rhino coin collection, which we showcase on pages 34 and 35. The Big Five series has established itself as a prime collectable and is adding lustre to the brand by offering variations in both design and format. The Big Five series is well on its way to joining the iconic Krugerrand as showcases of Africa’s mineral and wildlife wealth, as well as the skills of its artisans and designers.

Those born in October enjoy two spectacular birthstones: opal and tourmaline. Both October birthstones have endless colour combinations and beautiful colouring characteristics. In this issue, we learn more about opal and how its dramatic play-ofcolour has inspired writers to compare it with fireworks, galaxies and volcanoes.

Happy reading!

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Rare 170ct pink diamond unearthed in Angola

A rare pink diamond discovered in Angola could be the largest discovered in the past three centuries, says Australian mining company Lucapa Diamond.

The 170ct diamond discovered in the Lulu mine has been named “Lulu Rose” and will be sold through the Angolan national company, Sodiam.

Unlike other fancy colour diamonds, which get their special colour due to exposure to chemicals during their crystallisation process, the colour of pink diamonds is often the result of a structural rearrangement in the crystal that changes the way the stone reflects light, giving it a pink or red hue.

SA Diamond Manufacturers Association elects new executive committee

At the recent annual general meeting of the SA Diamond Manufacturers Association, a new executive committee was elected to represent the association for the ensuing year.

I Kaplan was elected chairperson, while M. Katz, O Temkin, C Kramer, J Gaddie, D Camberg, M. Lifshitz, V Shah and L Pule were elected as executive committee members.

De Beers Blue likely a “super-deep” diamond

The De Beers Blue is probably one of a select group of rare diamonds originating in the deepest parts of the earth, according to researchers at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).

The stone has important similarities with the Hope and Wittelsbach-Graff diamonds, two other blue, type IIb diamonds, according to an article in the summer 2022 edition of Gems & Gemology, the GIA’s scientific journal. It also displays certain differences.

The GIA received the cut-cornered

The first universal and multilingual encyclopaedia dedicated exclusively to the world of watchmaking has been unveiled in Geneva, Switzerland, during a press conference at the Geneva Watch Days 2022 Pavilion.

Baptised Horopedia, its aim is to share knowledge and highlight its technical and artistic skills accumulated by the industry over the centuries. In addition to text, Horopedia features visual images and short films, to capture as closely as possible the gestures and emotions of the people involved to emphasise the human side of watchmaking.

Organised as a non-profit Swiss foundation, the Horopedia Foundation Board is composed of Philippe Dufour (President), Dr Helmut Crott, André Colard and Marc André Deschoux as Executive Director.

Horopedia can be consulted simply and free of charge, like Wikipedia.

rectangular step-cut, 15,10ct, fancy-vivid-blue, internally flawless polished stone recently for grading and issued a special monograph report. The diamond sold for US$57,5 million at Sotheby’s in April.

The original rough was a 39,34ct stone that Petra Diamonds extracted from its Cullinan mine. The polished was originally named the De Beers Cullinan Blue.

“These blue diamonds are among the rarest of gems,” specialists from the GIA’s New York laboratory wrote in Gems & Gemology

Unlike the Hope and Wittelsbach-Graff diamonds – both of which were from

“Horopedia is more than an online encyclopaedia,” says the foundation. “It defines itself as a true watchmaking eco-system, first of all through the entire watchmaking community which will contribute to the content, on a voluntary and unsolicited basis – in addition to the content produced by the foundation itself – and, secondly, by offering students in continuing education the opportunity to pursue their studies in the watchmaking field, or by supporting projects and activities related to the preservation of the watchmaking culture.”

Since general access to the platform is free of charge, funding through donations (foundations, companies and individuals) and paid long, in-depth videos created by the foundation will be provided to ensure the platform’s operation.

India’s Golconda region – the De Beers Blue showed no observable fluorescence or phosphorescence, the GIA team noted. Its boron concentration was close to that of the Hope, but higher than that of the WittelsbachGraff. It also displayed a different surface structure from the other two stones under high magnification.

The diamond’s combination of weight, colour and clarity – plus its step cut, which does not enhance colour – is “exceptionally rare”, they concluded. “It will remain one of the world’s most important diamonds.”

Petra discovered the rough in April 2021, selling it for US$40,2 million into a partnership between De Beers and manufacturer Diacore, which cut and polished the stone. – Rapaport

First digital encyclopaedia dedicated to world of watchmaking launched

GIA expands global business development team

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), a leader in gemmological research, education and science-based gem identification and grading services, is expanding its business development team for North American and global brands to address the complexities and challenges of today’s market.

The new expanded team is taking GIA’s unrivalled education offerings and modern sales tools to assist retailers and brands in meeting the needs of their customers. Led by Richard Pesqueira, GIA Vice-President of Business Development for North America and brands, the team includes the recent addition of Directors of Business Development Matthew Morabito and Daniel VanDrew.

“Our goal is to serve our valued clients in new and meaningful ways, supporting their success with the latest and most relevant GIA products and services. Matthew and Daniel bring a wealth of gems and jewellery industry

retail experience and a client-centric mindset that will deepen our engagement with the marketplace,” says Pesqueira.

Before joining GIA in April, Morabito spent five years at Tiffany & Co, where his dynamic leadership and client expertise led him from Sales Training Manager to Senior Director. Most recently, he was a Senior Director leading the Love and Engagement floor at Tiffany’s flagship store in New York City. Earlier in his career, he was a Territory Manager for Hearts on Fire and a Senior Manager of family-owned Michaels Jewelers in Connecticut. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Paier College of Art.

VanDrew has more than 27 years of experience in the watch and jewellery industry, including the past 18 as Key Account Manager and Director of National Accounts at LVMH and TAG Heuer. With a proven history of strategy implementation, he is well versed in operations and meeting the needs of retailers

Maurice Lacroix unveils new Pontos model

Maurice Lacroix has unveiled a new interpretation of its popular model, the Pontos. Endowed with chronograph, day and date indications, sumptuous details and a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel, the Pontos S Chronograph bridges two seemingly disparate worlds, elegance and sport, and unites them to form a cohesive design befitting any occasion.

The Pontos S Chronograph features a sand-blasted dial, offered in a choice of two colours: silvery white or dark blue. The hour and minute hands are partially open-worked and lined with Super-LumiNova. Facetted and

applied indexes denote the hours, shining brightly with just the merest suggestion of light. Positioned between each index and the minute track, a rectangular-shaped soupçon of SLN augments readability in dim light conditions. The aforementioned track uses a combination of crisp lines and red Arabic numerals, optimising overall legibility.

At first glance, the dial appears to have just two counters, arranged along a north-south axis. However, closer examination reveals a small seconds display at 9 o’clock and a day and date display positioned opposite, all of which prove simple to read. The dominant counters comprise a 30-minute register at 12 o’clock and a 12-hour register below, each endowed with sand-blasted centres and framed with snailed detail. The Maurice Lacroix design team have enriched the composition with numerous elements, presenting dial components at different heights and judiciously using colours in order to enrich the ownership experience.

The bezel is executed in scratch-resistant ceramic and is equipped with a tachymeter, a

from single-store independents to some of the largest multi-store operations in the world. He holds an MBA from the University of Arizona, Eller Graduate School of Management and has earned Bachelor's degrees in business administration and communication.

With experienced and knowledgeable local market leadership and expertise, the GIA business development teams work with clients, retailers and others across the global jewellery markets.

function that allows the wearer to determine the speed of an object over a known distance. This underlines the sporty character of the watch while simultaneously exhibiting a classical, retro appearance.

Maurice Lacroix has retained some design elements found on former models such as the elongated push-pieces and the distinctive double-stepped lugs. The case juxtaposes satin-brushed and polished surfaces, delivering contrast and a notable sense of style. To the rear of the watch, a pane of sapphire crystal affords sight of the automatic ML112 calibre. Upholding Maurice Lacroix’s reputation for delivering high-perceived value, the movement is appointed with a combination of Côtes de Genève, perlage and sunbrush decoration.

The model is supplied on a colour co-ordinated, M-branded nylon strap with tone-on-tone stitching which is lined with luxurious nubuck leather. It is also available with a three-row steel bracelet. Owners can modify the appearance of the watch courtesy of the Easy Strap Exchange system, swapping the strap or bracelet for an alternative, without the need for tools.

Cape Tools & Jewellery Supplies hosts industry networking event

Cape Tools & Jewellery Supplies hosted a successful networking event at its premises in Cape Town on 22 September in celebration of its 60th birthday.

Industry experts and international suppliers were present to perform interactive demonstrations of the latest tools and technologies.

“After two challenging years with COVID-19 restrictions, we enjoyed hosting the industry at our premises to network with

peers and trade suppliers,” says Tennille Hoge of Cape Tools & Jewellery Supplies.

New precision tools were launched on the day, while the latest technology and machinery – welders, laser engraving, setting and pneumatic machines, design software, testing equipment and diamond screening – were demonstrated by experts.

The event was organised in collabora tion with Cape Precious Metals and a num ber of industry institutions and companies.

Free Jewellex365 exhibitor subscription for JCSA Members

Jewellery Council of South Africa (JCSA) members can now sign up to activate their free exhibition subscription on the Jewellex365 online B2B platform until the end of August 2023.

Launched by the JCSA in June this year, the Jewellex365 Online B2B platform has been developed in line with the global digitalisation of jewellery business platforms. “It's a natural and much-needed online resource and an integral part of how we do business and collaborate,” says Lorna Lloyd, JCSA CEO.

“The JCSA had no hesitation in investing in this platform and in its development – based on research and excellent feedback – and the clear need to keep our industry moving forward.”

Jewellex365 offers a fantastic opportunity for sellers and buyers to connect directly with each other and is marketed to the industry via the JCSA’s website, social media and e-mail.

Sellers will be able to continuously upload and display new products and services

First-ever training and certification programme for sustainability officers in jewellery trade launched

CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation and Intertek Italia SpA have officially launched the first-ever training and certification programme for sustainability officers working in the jewellery industry.

The online programme operates under the auspices of the International Council for Sustainable Business, which was established by CIBJO’s educational arm, the World Jewellery Confederation Education Foundation.

Intertek Italia SpA is the Italian subsidiary of the Intertek Group, a multinational assurance, inspection, product-testing and certification organisation that assists companies ensure that their operating procedures and products meet quality, health, environmental, safety, and social accountability standards. It has been for working two years together with CIBJO’s Sustainable Development Commission (formerly the Responsible Sourcing Commission) in the development of the training curriculum and

course materials for the new programme.

The training programme is offered in a series of modules on a dedicated e-training platform, developed by Intertek. Presented by sustainability experts with special expertise in the gem and jewellery industries, they con tribute to a student successfully obtaining the number of training hours that are mandatory for certified CSR/Sustainability/ESG officers.

The educational programme provides professionals with the knowledge, insight and practical tools necessary for applying practices related to sustainability and CSR in their own businesses. These include strategies for implementing the company’s individual goals, tools for communicating sustainability initiatives worldwide, auditing techniques and more, as well as information about laws and regulations specific to the industry, including the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, US and European conflict mineral

throughout the year, which will encourage an ongoing flow of potential buyers.

Both exhibitors and buyers are vetted upon registration.

For more information, contact Kirsten Lenton on e-mail: kirstenl@jewellery.org.za.

legislation, OECD due diligence guidelines, the WDC System of Warranties, the Responsible Jewellery Council's Code of Practice, CIBJO’s Blue Book on Responsible Sourcing and others.

The certification will be issued by Intertek, which is accredited by Accredia, the sole national accreditation body appointed by the Italian government in compliance with the application of the European Regulation 765/2008, which attests to the competence, independence and impartiality of certification, inspection and verification bodies. Accredia is a member of EA (European Co-operation for Accreditation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum). This means that the certification will be recognised worldwide.

Potential candidates for the courses and cer tification are entrepreneurs, employees of com panies operating in the jewellery and gemstone industries and individuals seeking employment as compliance officers in the sector.

Durban’s vibrant market culture

SELLING EVERYTHING FROM DELICIOUS FOOD and coffee to clothing and modern art, the market culture in Durban never disappoints. It also provides locals – and tourists – with an opportunity to see the work of some of the country’s talented jewellers up close.

Internationally renowned South African jewellery brand, Shimansky, had its start at a local market. When its founder and CEO, Yair Shimansky, arrived in South Africa in 1991 after spending two years in Japan, he started designing and crafting jewellery which he sold at a beachfront flea market for one year before opening a small outlet in a popular shopping mall.

While there are many markets in Durban, we focus on four where talented local jewellery designers exhibited their pieces.

The Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market

Upon a hill in the Shongweni Valley overlooking the Kirk Falls is the Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market. The market was started back in 1998 with only 12 stalls selling food and fresh produce. From humble beginnings the market grew rapidly, attracting stall holders and customers from far and wide. It now has more than 150 stalls.

The market is open every Saturday from 7am-1pm and every last Sunday from 8am-1pm. It has a lively ambience which is complemented by the local talented musicians who perform every week on two stages.

I Heart Market

For 14 years, the I Heart Market has been curating a platform for local creatives to showcase their one-of-a-kind creations and give small businesses a leg-up.

The I Heart Market aim to highlight the

Durban is known for its vibrant markets … whether of the street, flea, farmers or arts and crafts. These markets create an opportunity for local jewellers to showcase their creations

power of shopping local. “This means saying ‘yes’ to unique, locally produced goods and a strong ‘no’ to imported goods and mass production,” it states. “This is what makes us who we are and keeps market-goers coming back. It’s something we’re proud of and it’s what we look for in traders who want to join the I Heart Market family.”

The market is open on the first Saturday of every month from 8.30am-2pm. The exception is in December when it holds more market days leading up to Christmas. It is situated at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Golden Hours Market

The Golden Hours Market is a rustic market located under huge mango trees in Durban North. It has a large variety of traders, including jewellers. It offers visitors live music, safe off-road parking and clean ablutions. The market is a fundraiser for the Golden Hours Special Needs School, which is situated in the heart of Durban North. The school also provides boarding facilities for 60 of its special needs children.

The market is open every Sunday from 10am-3pm.

Markets of Warwick: The Bead Market

This colourful market exhibits the works of bead vendors who travel from the coastal regions adjacent to the city to sell their products that they have designed and handcrafted. Trading only takes place on Friday and the products include beaded jewellery.

Warwick Junction lies at the heart of Durban and is the primary public transport interchange in the city. On an average day, the area accommodates almost 500 000 commuters and at least 6 000 informal traders. Given the

confluence of rail, taxi and bus transport, this area has always been a natural market for informal traders.

Internationally renowned South African jewellery brand, Shimansky, had its start at a local market in 1991 before opening a small outlet in a popular shopping mall.

LoveMark Durban

LoveMark is a non-profit project that creates a platform for individuals to start their own micro-businesses. LoveMark does skills development classes for matriculants in children’s homes, those living on the streets, in homeless shelters and informal settlements. These classes range from beading to painting and much more. It believes that with the abundance of skills in SA, everyone deserves have the opportunity to become financially independent. “Given the high employment rate, encouraging entrepreneurship is the only way,” says LoveMark founder, Shani Wood. “We support local, super-talented entrepreneurs

who need marketing and business coaching.”

In July this year, LoveMark Durban held its first-ever class with Jump Youth Mission, which helps women who have been impacted influenced by drugs and alcohol. “The effects that addiction's had on some of these ladies had them living on the streets,” says Valerie Pillay, cofounder of Jump Youth Mission.

“They sought our assistance because they were tired of living in as they noticed how much their lives were deteriorating. They came to us to change their lives and it's our objective to help them achieve that.”

Pillay wants to host as many skills development programmes as possible to help empower women. “Skills

empowerment is very important. Social ills, no matter the kind of influence or substance, will alter and destroy the minds of users. This makes it very difficult for them to find employment. The lack of qualifications doesn't make it easier. By learning a skill, these women can start their own business, be independent and be proud of themselves. It also gives them a sense of hope and belief that they can do the impossible.”

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Rebuilding the tourism sector in Durban

ACCORDING TO STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA, the local tourism sector, one of the hardest hit economically by the COVID -19 pandemic, has shown positive signs, with income for tourist accommodation increasing by 86,6% for the year ending May 2022.

This includes restaurants, bar sales and other income.

The hotel industry saw the biggest increase in its revenue for the year-onyear period, accounting for the bulk of the

income from accommodation.

“The relaxation of COVID-19 regulations, especially for international tourists, has assisted greatly,” said Sisulu. “Domestic tourism has also held the fort during Covid and the resilience by tourism stakeholders can be attributed to this increase. South Africa is a great tourism destination and the country is open for business.” The minister attended the 2022 African Travel Indaba at the ICC in Durban earlier this year, which attracted

investors and tourism businesses from across the continent and world.

Despite Durban’s tourism sector, in particular, suffering heavily due to the strict travel restrictions imposed during the course of the virus, political unrest in July last year and the recent floods, the city’s tourism industry is on the road to recovery.

The annual Africa Travel Indaba, which was back in full flair in May this year in Durban, saw 3 700 delegates attending and

In her budget vote earlier this year, Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu, emphasised the value of tourism in the economy, as it contributes 3,7% to South Africa’s gross domestic product, more than agriculture, utilities and construction.

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Makwakwa noted that while the province was on the road to recovery, thanks largely to an increase in domestic tourism, the organisation would prioritise the reignition of key overseas source markets into KZN and work ‘very closely’ with key hub heads to make the province a top tourism destination.

a total of 22 000 scheduled meetings taking place between exhibitors and buyers. Local government rolled out the red carpet for its visitors in an effort to help spark the old flame that is the South African, and Durban, tourism sector.

Held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre & Durban Exhibition Centre, the Africa Travel Indaba plays a significant role in boosting the city’s tourism economy. The event has direct spend of R29 million and contributes approximately R72,5 million to the city’s GDP, while creating about 150 employment opportunities, according to Ethekwini Municipality Councillor, Nkosenhle Madlala, Chairperson of the Governance and Human Capital Portfolio Committee.

Madlala recently spoke at a joint Tourism KwaZulu-Natal (TKZN) and Durban Tourism Business Breakfast where the focus was on the city – and province’s – efforts towards tourism recovery.

Phindile Makwakwa, Acting CEO of TKZN, said the economic impact of the indaba was a welcome relief after the devastating floods

in April. Tourism bosses in the port city are going to great lengths to try to claw back on the direct R30 million tourism loss experienced as a result of the flooding over the Easter weekend. The floods wreaked havoc, claiming more than 400 lives and causing damage amounting to more than R17 billion.

Makwakwa noted that while the province was on the road to recovery, thanks largely to an increase in domestic tourism, the organisation would prioritise the reignition of key overseas source markets into KZN and work “very closely” with key hub heads to make the province a top tourism destination.

“Tourism KZN has a full marketing and promotion plan for the province, which includes several interventions both in the domestic markets and at various international platforms.

“From the start of the pandemic, KZN has experienced a drastic drop in arrivals from a variety of our key international markets. However, as the world has started to open up, the organisation is engaging with our tourism partners to start reviving this market for the province,” she said.

“Tourism KZN is confident that with the programmes which are in place to revive the global markets, the organisation will begin to see an increase in tourist arrivals from all over the world coming back to the Zulu Kingdom.”

Equally optimistic about the recovery of KZN’s tourism sector, the province’s MEC for Economic, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Ravi Pillay, pointed out that, despite the pandemic, the July 2021 unrest, the floods in April and a weakened operating environment, tourism had survived the past two years and was now ready “to bounce back with a bang and reclaim its coveted position as a worthy contributor to employment”.

Monthly educational insert

After two years' post-graduate research at Cambridge University, UK and 10 years as a 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.

An SA Jewellery News and Jewellery Council of South Africa initiative

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

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

ISSUE 34

AN INTRODUCTION TO GEMSTONES

I. THE NATURE OF MINERALS The nature of minerals The nature of gemstones The properties of gemstones Gem treatments and synthetics

1. WHAT ARE MINERALS?

Most gemstones are minerals that were formed under special geological conditions. A basic understanding of minerals is thus required before the wonder of gemstones can be fully appreciated.

Minerals are the building blocks of rocks. A few rock typesfor example, limestone - contain only one mineral (calcite), while granite is made up of several mineral types (quartz, feldspar, mica, etc).

To qualify as a mineral, a substance must be found in nature. Diamonds that are found in kimberlitic rocks are one of the minerals which make up such rocks.

Minerals are solid substances and are composed of tiny particles called atoms that are arranged in an orderly, repeating, three-dimensional lattice.

When solid materials do not have such an orderly internal array of atoms, they are referred to as amorphous or glassy. During volcanic eruptions, the outpouring lava may cool so quickly that atoms do not have time to settle into an orderly lattice to form minerals. Instead, the rapidly cooling lava may form a natural amorphous, dark-coloured glass called obsidian.

Each mineral has a unique combination of chemical elements. The mineral quartz, for example, consists of two

atoms of oxygen to one of silicon. This ratio never varies and the pattern in which the silicon and oxygen atoms are stacked is always the same for quartz.

2. HOW DO MINERALS FORM?

Minerals are formed by a process called crystallisation. When fluids, melts or gases cool down, they become super-saturated with certain elements, also called ions. At lower temperatures, these ions can no longer remain in solution and they are removed from the fluid, melt or gas by a spontaneous crystallisation process. Crystallisation occurs when different ions are attracted to one another and get stacked together in an orderly array to form a solid crystal nucleus. When a crystal continues to grow without interference from a neigbouring crystal, it is able to form flat surfaces called crystal faces. These crystal faces are an expression of the mineral’s internal atomic structure. For instance, the six-sided (hexagonal) shape of a quartz crystal reflects the internal hexagonal packing of silicon (Si) and oxygen (O) atoms in its crystal structure.

Sometimes lava or magma (molten rock) cools down rapidly and the multitude of minerals that crystallise simultaneously grow into each other to form a solid rock consisting of mineral grains without distinct crystal faces. Large crystals with beautiful crystal faces are relatively scarce and normally form in cavities or open fissures. Such openings may develop when rocks are faulted or folded by earth-moving forces, or when lava cools down and its

associated gases form “bubbles” in the solid rock. The well-known “geodes” lined with amethyst crystals and the banded agates were formed in these “bubbles” long after the lava had solidified.

Rocks can also be metamorphosed when their constituent minerals re-crystallise into a different set of minerals due to an increase in pressure and temperature during mountain building processes. Some garnets, rubies and sapphires were formed under such conditions. The sapphire and ruby deposits in the Himalaya Mountains are examples thereof.

3. ATOMIC STRUCTURE OF MINERALS

All material is made up of elements such as carbon (C), hy drogen (H) and iron (Fe). Each element has been assigned

its own symbol which is used to describe the composition of material. Some elements have similar properties, such as boiling and melting points and tendencies to react with each other. The Periodic Table organises these elements into groups with similar characteristics

We know that an atom is the smallest unit of an element which retains the chemical and physical properties of that element. Atoms interact (combine) with each other by losing, gaining or sharing electrons to form a new substance. For instance, when two hydrogen atoms combine with one oxygen atom, they form a substance called water (H2O).

Some elements, like sodium, tend to lose electrons easily to form a cation, Na+. Others tend to gain electrons easily to form an anion, such as Cl

Geode which formed when amethyst crystallised in a gas bubble in a cooling lava flow.

Tourmaline crystal in quartz pegmatite.

Garnet crystals in metamorphic rock.

Topaz crystal from Spitzkoppe granite, Namibia.

DIAGRAMMATIC SKETCH OF VARIOUS GEOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH GEMSTONES ARE FORMED

1. Contact metamorphism - emeralds form by reaction of granitic fluids with chromium-rich rocks. Gems such as iolites, spinel and chrysoberyl can also form in this contact zone.

2. Pegmatites - late-stage fluids from a granitic magma form pegmatites in which quartz, feldspar, topaz, tourmaline, chrysoberyl, moonstone, spodumene and aquamarine crystallise.

3. Lava flows - geodes form when gas cavities in the lava are filled by silica-rich fluids from which crystals of amethyst, citrine and/or agate crystallise. Opal and peridot also crystallise in lavas.

4. Metamorphic rocks - garnet, ruby, sapphire and spinel form by intense alteration of alumina-rich rocks that were heated and folded when continents collide.

5. Hydrothermal deposits - quartz, gold, lapis lazuli and grossular garnet form when hot fluids react with shales and limestones.

6. Replacement veins - opal, turquoise, tanzanite.

7. Basaltic rocks and ultramafic rocks - peridot, platinum.

8. Subduction zones - jadeite forms under intense pressure and temperatures where a crustal plate is forced to extreme depths during collision with another plate.

9. Earth’s mantle - at depths exceeding 150 km diamond and pyrope garnet crystallised billions of years ago and were transported much later by kimberlitic volcanoes to the earth’s surface.

10. Alluvial (placer) deposits - rivers transport gold, diamonds and most other gems from their primary occurrence and drop such precious loads when the rivers start slowing down.

11. Sediments - opal forms by evaporation of silica-rich groundwater.

12. Marine diamond deposits - ocean currents and wave action concentrate gold and diamonds in beach gravels.

13. Kimberlitic volcano - bringing diamonds from the mantle to the earth’s surface.

When the Na+ combines with chlorine gas Cl , they form a compound called sodium chloride (NaCl), also known as table salt or the mineral halide.

ii) Covalent bonds

These are formed between atoms that do not easily gain or lose an electron. These atoms are held together by sharing electrons. Covalent bonds are normally stronger than ionic bonds. Carbon atoms in a diamond crystal are held together by strong covalent bonds, thus the hardness of diamond.

Formation of a chemical compound (NaC1) due to electrical attraction between Na+ and C1 ions.

The atoms in a mineral are held together by chemical bonds. These bonds result from the electrical forces of attraction between the electrons and protons of the atoms. These bonds can either be strong, making a mineral hard to break, or weak, resulting in a softer substance.

Three types of chemical bonds are found in most minerals, namely:

i) Ionic bonds

These are formed by electrical attraction between ions of opposite charge, eg, Na+ and Cl to form NaCl, as described above.

Diamond is composed of the element carbon. These atoms are held together by covalent bonds which form when each carbon atom shares four electrons from its outer shell with four neighbouring atoms.

iii) Metallic bonds

These are found in a small number of minerals such as metal copper and silver. Atoms of metallic elements lose electrons easily. These electrons are highly mobile and are shared by many ions. Metallic bonds are usually weak, allowing atoms to be separated easily. This accounts for the softness of most metals.

4. ROCK-FORMING MINERALS

Of the many thousands of known minerals, only about 30 are normally found in rocks. Because 99% of the earth’s crust is made up of only nine elements, the number of rock-forming minerals is limited to those that are readily formed by these nine elements.

The most ubiquitous rock-forming minerals are quartz, feldspar, calcite, nepheline, sodalite, mica, pyroxene, amphibole and olivine. Minerals such as zircon, sphene, apatite, corundum, garnet and zeolite occur in limited quantities in rocks.

5. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF MINERALS

Atomic structure of NaC1.

The chemical composition of minerals - as well as gemstones - determines their optical, physical and other properties.

Because these properties are used in the identification of gemstones, the jeweller needs a basic understanding of mineral chemistry.

To describe the chemical composition of a mineral or gem, we use a “formula” made up by the symbols of its atoms and their relative quantities. For example, the chemical formula for quartz is SiO2, which means that it is made up of silicon and oxygen and that for every one silicon atom, there are two oxygen atoms in the structure. Diamond has the simplest chemical formula, C, because it consists only of carbon atoms.

Sapphire and ruby are special types of the mineral corundum which are made up by aluminum (Al) and oxygen (O) and its chemical formula is Al2O3

Some gemstones consist of many different elements and have complex formulae - for example, tourmaline’s formula is XY3Al6(BO3)3(Si6O18)(OH)4 where X is usually Na or Ca and Y = Fe+2, Mg, Li, Al.

Every mineral or gem contains minute traces of “foreign” elements, ie, elements that do not form part of its normal chemical formula. These so-called “trace elements” normally replace one of the major elements in the crystal structure and are often responsible for the colour of the mineral.

For instance, when corundum has virtually no trace elements, it could be a colourless sapphire. When trace amounts of iron or titanium replace some aluminum atoms in a corundum crystal, then the colour of the corundum is blue and we call it sapphire. When some chromium takes the place of aluminum atoms, the corundum is red and is called ruby.

6. INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF MINERALS

Ideally, crystalline substances are built up of units identical in shape, size and chemical composition. These units are made up of atoms that are normally located on the corners or inside the unit. There exist only 14 different types of these units, called unit cells. In a specific mineral, a specific type of unit cell is repeated in three-dimensional space to form a crystal lattice. These unit cells are mainly used to describe the internal symmetry of a mineral.

The shape of a mineral’s unit cell controls the symmetry of the crystal lattice and thus the overall symmetry of the mineral. However, the way in which the unit cells are stacked can result in different crystal forms for the same mineral. Diamond crystals provide a good example of this. They are built up of densely packed cubic unit cells and their outer form can either be a cube, an octahedron, a dodecahedron or a combination of these forms.

In graphite - which also consists of pure carbon - the atoms are stacked in an open and layered hexagonal unit cell. The “openness” of the structure and the weakness of some bonds are responsible for the softness of graphite.

Isometric (cubic) unit cells

Hexagonal unit cell Trigonal unit cell Tetragonal unit cells

Orthorombic unit cells

Monoclinic unit cells Triclinic unit cell

Fourteen different unit cells. These are the simplest units that can be repeated to form a three-dimensional crystal structure.

Different crystal forms are created by a different stacking of the same cubic unit cell. The three forms on the left are a perfect cube and two malformed cubes. On the right are an octahedron (left) and a dodecahedron (right)

In the graphite structure (left), carbon atoms are arranged in hexagons which are stacked above one another and held together by weak bonds (dashed lines). In the diamond structure (right), carbon atoms are arranged in a three-dimensional tetrahedral network and are held together by strong covalent bonds.

THE SILICATE MINERALS

The most abundant minerals in the earth’s crust are silicates. These minerals are composed of a framework of silicon

and oxygen atoms. These two atoms combine to form SiO 4 tetraeders, which form the basic building blocks of silicate minerals. These “building blocks” should not be confused with the 14 unit cells described earlier. For instance, the eight corner positions of a unit cell could be occupied by eight SiO4 tetraeders.

The SiO 4 tetraeder can occur either as isolated units which are held together by other atoms such as Fe +2, Mg+2, etc, or they are linked together in rings, chains or sheets (see diagram on the next page). These Si-O rings, chains or sheets are also held together by a variety of ions such as Fe +2, Mg+2, OH , etc.

THE SEVEN CRYSTAL SYSTEMS

Every mineral (and gemstone) belongs to one of seven crystal systems. These are the cubic (also called isometric), tetragonal, orthorhombic, trigonal, hexagonal, monoclinic and triclinic systems.

By studying the external crystal faces of a mineral, one can often identify its crystal system which will help in its ultimate identification. For example, diamond and garnet are typical equi-dimensional crystals which indicate a cubic crystal system.

Structure of the silicon-oxygen tetraeder. In the centre is one Si +4 ion, surrounded by four oxygen ions, each carrying a negative charge of 4. After bonding, the resultant silicate ion (SiO4) has a negative charge of 4 (4+ minus 8- = 4-).

These Si-O tetraeders can also form a three-dimensional framework, as is the case with the mineral quartz. Often an Al +3 ion takes the place of an Si +4 ion, causing a negative charge imbalance which is neutralised by the incorporation of positively charged ions such as Fe +2 , Mg +2 , etc.

The crystal structure of a mineral, ie, whether its Si-O tetraeders are arranged in strings, sheets or a 3-D framework, determines many of its physical and optical properties. For example, a mineral will break or cleave easily in a direction where atoms are spaced far apart and the bonds holding them together are weak. A mineral may thus have a different hardness in different directions.

Under the microscope, features such as a hexago nal growth pattern or colour banding indicate the crystallographic system and assist in the mineral’s identification. Needle-like inclusions that inter sect at 120° also indicate a hexagonal or trigonal crystal system.

CUBIC diamond TETRAGONAL zircon ORTHORHOMBIC peridot

HEXAGONAL emerald aquamarine tourmaline TRIGONAL ruby sapphire quartz

MONOCLINIC orthoclase kunzite jadeite

TRICLINIC turquoise labradorite

oxygen silicon

Cleavage along crystallographic directions determines the direction in which a mineral can be split.

Octahedral cleavage - diamond

Prismatic cleavage - pyroxene

Diamond is a good example. Because it is softer in certain directions than in others, the diamond polisher must be able to identify the soft direction because he can only polish parallel to this direction.

For those working with gems, it is important to understand how the internal structure of a gem influences the

tetraeders extend in all directions to form a 3-D crystal structurefor example, quartz and feldspar

crystal forms, symmetry, hardness, cleavage, etc, as these properties are useful in its identification.

The internal structure also influences the way light travels through the gem and thus determines its optical properties. Analysing these properties is one of the main methods of gem identification.

SiO4 tetraeders are linked in different ways in a silicate mineral structure to produce different crystal forms.

JCSA Annual General Meeting: CEO report

The Jewellery Council of South Africa (JCSA) held its annual general meeting (AGM) at the Killarney Country Club, Johannesburg on 31 August 2022. The well-attended meeting also gave industry members the opportunity to network and listen to Charles de Wet and Annelie Giles, Executive Tax Consultants at ENSAfrica, addressing the Domestic Reverse Charge regulations (DRC) which were passed earlier this year

INSTEAD OF TABLING THE USUAL REPORTS during this year’s AGM, which was sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the Jewellery Council distributed a comprehen sive report on the year under review before the meeting and called on members to respond with any questions at the meeting.

Lorna Lloyd’s CEO's report, which was sent to members earlier and not tabled at the meeting, outlined the following:

Legislation

• SADPMR and JCSA Liaison Committee

The Liaison Committee, which comprises representatives from the Jewellery Council and the SADPMR, has resumed meetings this past year to discuss issues of interest relating to jewellers' permits and licenses.

• Mining Charter – court order

You may be aware that a High Court judgment was handed down on the Mining Charter in favour of one of the council’s members in December 2021.

Although we have been advised that the Mining Charter has been set aside, we have yet to receive a formal statement from the DMR to advise to what extent,

if any, the Mining Charter would impact on jewellers/refiners. The SADPMR has undertaken to respond with a simplified requirement list for the jeweller's Permit application and renewal process.

• Domestic reverse charge

A consultative process commenced with National Treasury and SARS in late 2021.

The regulations relating to valuable metal in terms of the VAT Act was published in June this year and became effective on 1 July 2022. The Jewellery Council assisted members by distributing guidelines and presenting webinars.

Arbitration/mediation report

The council continues to offer a service in which we mediate between members and consumers when disputes arise. The aim is to protect our members and to reach a fair outcome for both parties, keeping in mind that consumer confidence is paramount.

2021 Statistics

Resolved disputes: 9

Unresolved disputes: 2

Members make use of the mediation and arbitration facilities offered by the council in instances where disputes arise. This facility refers specifically to issues such as outstanding debts and other disagreements and allows members to reach amicable solutions without spending huge amounts on legal fees.

2021 Statistics

Resolved disputes: 5

Unresolved disputes: 3

Marketing and Communication

• Jewellery Council Annual Report

The fifth edition of the Jewellery Council’s Annual Report was published at the end of 2021 in an electronic format. The report was circulated to members.

• SA Jewellery News (SAJN)

Isikhova Media has continued to publish the SAJN magazine on behalf of the Council for the industry. I would like to

encourage members to be more interactive with the magazine by submitting any news which may be in the form of a launch of a new product range, a milestone, or an achievement.

• Bi-Annual Directory

The Bi-Annual Directory is published by Isikhova Media and distributed twice a year as an insert in the SA Jewellery News magazine. The directory contains a listing of all members in the various regions.

• Wanted Watches and Luxury Supplement

The council ran a competition in the consumer publication, Wanted Watches and Luxury Supplement, the aim of which was to promote the council’s brand and members to the consumer. This supplement was distributed in Times Media and the Sunday Times

• JZA – Your Jewellery Magazine

The JZA magazine, which is an online retail publication, published by Isikhova Media, is supported by the council. The council offers prizes as giveaways in the publication from time to time.

• Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and WhatsApp groups

The council administered several social media accounts, namely:

o Jewellery Council of South Africa Consumer Facebook page – promotions to the public.

o Jewellery Council of SA Community page

– JCSA Members Group – a closed industry page.

o Jewellex Page – www.jewellex.co.za, utilised now to promote ShopJewellex.

o Thejewellerycouncilofsa Instagram profile

o WhatsApp/Telegram groups

• Jewellery manufacturers' groups

• Security/risk initiative groups for retailers in Gauteng, KZN and the Western Cape

• International exhibitions

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all international shows were put on hold since March 2020. This was opened in April 2022 and a group of SA manufacturers will hopefully be attending JIS Miami in October, with financial support being received from the DTIC.

Unfortunately, no certificates were issued in 2021.

Chairman’s Fund

The Jewellery Council’s Chairman’s Fund, which funds worthy industry projects when funds are available, has been put on hold.

Membership

Total membership

Statistics:

o 2019 = 1 287

o 2020 = 1 084

o 2021 = 1 028

o 2022 = 1 050

• Membership has increased by 2,1% compared with July 2021 between all divisions, which are made up as follows:

o Jewellery manufacturers, including emerging and one-man businesses to corporate companies;

o Wholesalers/Importers/Dealers;

Training

Manufacturing trade testing

• Accredited Trade Test centres offering the national Trade Test are Pneuma Jewellers, Zurel Brothers and Intsika. An application is currently awaiting approval from MQA for the Cape Peninsula University of Technology to be accepted as a Trade Test Centre for the Western Cape.

• The JMASA, the manufacturing division of the council, continues to offer its members the Jewellery Manufacturing Trade Certificate, which was an industry trade test.

Skills qualifications

The JMASA’s Professional Technical Skills Certificate gives employers an opportunity, through the Jewellery Council, to recognise staff for skills that are not accredited, giving them a sense of achievement and pride.

o Retail jewellers, including small retailers to stores with branches and chain stores;

o Service members, including supporting industries such as software, marketing, security, tools and equipment, packaging, etc. Members were offered the option over the past two years of paying off fees monthly. The council continues to run membership drives in the SA Jewellery News magazine, as well as on WhatsApp groups.

Member Climate Survey

To determine the needs and wants of our members, we conducted a Membership Climate Survey. The salient points of the survey are as follows:

• 68% of members strongly agreed, and 32% agreed that it is important for a jewellery community to exist that can collaborate on industry issues;

The Council continues to offer a service in which we mediate between members and consumers when disputes arise. The aim is to protect our members and to reach a fair outcome for both parties, keeping in mind that consumer confidence is paramount.

• 26% were very satisfied and 50% were satisfied with their membership of the Jewellery Council;

• 89% believed it is important for the consumer to see the JCSA branding in stores;

• 52% would like to see the JCSA host trade exhibitions and 47% networking sessions;

• 69% would consider participating in an online jewellery platform

The council will work through the suggestions submitted and determine which to implement as further membership benefits.

Standardising of valuation practices recommended by the Jewellery Council

The issuing of any document today is legal and binding, sometimes even with exclusion clauses in place. It is important to have a consensus on the issuing of valuation certificates to affirm the credibility and ethics of the jewellers in South Africa.

The Jewellery Council once again issued a document on the Standardising of Valuation Practices Recommended by the Council, which had been modified.

Projects

• E-commerce websites

Members were assisted with service offerings such as e-commerce websites in partnership with DNS Enterprises. For as little as R2 000, members were able to load and sell their jewellery online. The more elaborate e-commerce websites were priced at R4 200.

• POPI compliance

Because of the new POPI Act, the council continued to partner with an attorney’s

firm to assist members to be compliant.

The JCSA offered checklists, training, template bundles and audits.

• First aid kits

First aid kits and training were a further offering to members, as this is a legal requirement.

• Jewellex365 Online B2B platform

A virtual B2B platform was launched, aimed at the trade for manufacturers, wholesalers and importers to sell services and products to retailers as a permanent “exhibition”. Although initially offered at a cost, the board decided to offer members free participation on the platform for one year, commencing in August. From August 2023, participants on the platform will be charged. The idea of free participation is to populate the platform and drive potential buyers to shop permanently.

• ShopJewellex ShopJewellex, which was launched recently, is an exciting retail consumer jewellery initiative by the Jewellery Council to be held over the Black Friday weekend on Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 November in the Ballroom at Montecasino, a prime consumer location. It is a golden opportunity for retailers to boost their bottom line in two days, get face-toface with a huge retail market and sell their collections directly to the public. Consumer drawcards will also include lucky draw prizes from retailers and sponsors, diamond giveaways sponsored by the Jewellery Council, hotel and restaurant vouchers and many more.

It is a golden opportunity for retailers to boost their bottom line in two days, get faceto-face with a huge retail market and sell their collections directly to the public.

• Study on challenges in the jewellery manufacturing industry and opportunities for growth

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and the IDC sponsored a study on the challenges experienced by the jewellery industry, as well as identifying opportunities to grow the industry. The study, which was conducted by Ernst & Young (E&Y), commenced in November 2021 and the final report will be presented in September 2022. E&Y conducted interviews, sent out a survey to members and held consultative workshops.

Jewellery Council Risk Initiative

The Jewellery Council Risk Initiative (JCRI) has been in operation for 10 years and members continued to receive regular updates on crime incidents reported by jewellery stores from the Consumer Goods Council of SA (CGCSA). The committee, which meets quarterly, included representatives from the Consumer Goods Council of SA, industry, NPA, provincial SAPS, private mall security (Fidelity) and insurance companies. This committee strategises on ways to combat crime that is affecting us.

The council was in discussions with Bryte Insurance, which participated in the testing phase of an AI system being offered by an external security company. Such AI systems were tested in selected jewellery stores and will be presented to members in due course.

The biggest challenge in making successful arrests and prosecutions was the quality of images sourced from current security camera systems. As such, the council approached several companies to assess whether value-add products could be offered to JCSA members on security camera systems. A list of safety tips was also again distributed to jewellers and shopping centres to deter crime.

Mailers to members of opportunities and information

Some of the additional e-mails which were distributed to members over the past year covered the following topics:

• Global Exporter Passport Programme (GEPP) – online training on the introduction of exporting;

• MQA Discretionary Grants offer;

• Indemnities and disclaimers – jewellers taking possession of items;

• Consumer Protection Act guidelines;

• Leadership magazine – free subscription to members;

• Assisting members in locating jewellery and supporting industry companies;

• Encouraging members to utilise council decals and logos to ensure consumer confidence;

• Invitation to participate at Dubai Expo;

• Tourist sales – new VAT refund process at OR Tambo;

• Made in Italy – Virtual Fair;

• ZA mark – legislated requirements;

• Being aware of unscrupulous e-mails;

• SA temporary VAT refund procedure and payment options;

• PlatAfrica competition invitation;

• Second-hand goods – purchasing jewellery items from the public.

Financial report 2021

The audited financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2021 will be signed by the Chairman and are available for inspection by members.

The Statement of Comprehensive Income represents a loss of R1 470 807 compared with R1269 398 in 2020. The loss is due to a decision taken in 2020 that the JCSA would not embark on any projects due to the COVID -19 pandemic. Jewellex has been the largest profit-bearing project of the council and has not taken place since 2019.

The Statement of Financial Position represents assets valued at R3 110 115 in 2021, compared with R4 744 052 in 2020. The decrease is related to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents and was necessitated due to cash flow pressures which arose because of the loss for the year, which amounted to R1 470 807, compared with R1 269 398 in 2020.

Cost-cutting measures which had been implemented in 2020 prevailed.

Appointment of auditors (One-year appointment)

We once again propose to utilise the services of Rautenbach & Van Niekerk in the ensuing year and if there are any objections, please address these to lornal@jewellery.org.za.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINT HAS RELEASED the third collectable coin in the Big Five II range depicting a rhino.

The rhino, like the elephant, is one of the few remaining mega-fauna still living, weighing at least one ton in adulthood. The African rhinos originated during the Miocene period, around 14,2 million years ago, with the black and white rhino diverging around 5 million years ago. In their current form, they date back beyond the Stone Age and have not evolved significantly since then.

“The Rhino coins are particularly poignant because these animals offer us a unique link to our common prehistoric past,” says Honey Mamabolo, Managing Director of the South African Mint.

“The rhino’s distinctive horns are the focus of the Series II coins, filling up more than half the surface – a bitter-sweet detail, as it’s the supposed medicinal qualities of its horn that has led to the poaching which threatens this magnificent animal’s very survival,” she adds.

The South African Mint’s Big Five Series II collectable coin collection is a sequel to the award-winning first series which was introduced in 2019.

Following the issuing sequence of the first series, this latest collection also follows a staggered release approach with the release of a new coin every six months.

The second edition of the Big Five boasts a subtle revision to the obverse design, while the reverse design remains the same as that of the previous series, with the two halves of the animal’s face.

The most exciting additions to the Big Five collection in Series ll are the introduction of new coin formats or sizes. The coins are available in three metals: silver, gold and platinum.

The platinum coin offering remains a single 1 oz coin. The silver range is comprised of a 1 oz proof coin, a 1 oz Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin packaged in an attractive blister folder, unlike the traditional coin box, a Big 5/ Krugerrand combination set and the everpopular two-coin double capsule proof set. Additional silver sizes are being explored for a

In the gold range, where all the coins are proof grade, the standard 1 oz coin and Big 5/Krugerrand combination set are joined by a new single 1/4 oz coin and a new two-coin

double capsule 1/4 oz set. Additional larger gold sizes are being explored for a later release date.

“We're extremely proud of our latest collectable coin offering. The Big Five coins have truly entrenched themselves as a popular choice among collectors around the world, in a remarkably short two-and-a-half-year period since the first coin was introduced” says Mamabolo. “The Big Five series has established itself as a prime collectable, and Series II is adding lustre to the brand by offering variations in both design and format. The Big Five series is well on its way to joining the iconic Krugerrand as showcases of Africa’s mineral and wildlife wealth, as well as the skills of its artisans and designers.”

The South African Mint is the continent’s leading manufacturer of legal coin tender, as well as commemorative and rare collectable coins. With over 120 years’ experience in supplying symbols of value to the African and global markets, it prides itself on delivering products that represent the commitment to uniquely African design and supreme craftsmanship. “We collaborate closely with our customers to develop distinct and durable monetary products that capture and preserve the heritage and pride of our nation,” says the mint.

Following the launch of the Elephant and Lion coin collections in the Big Five Series II range, the South African Mint, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the SA Reserve Bank, has announced the arrival of the striking Rhino coin collection

The Big Five series is well on its way to joining the iconic Krugerrand as showcases of Africa’s mineral and wildlife wealth, as well as the skills of its artisans and designers.

DID YOU KNOW?

Interesting facts

Queen Elizabeth, who passed away at age 96, has left behind one of the largest and most expensive collections of crowns, tiaras and jewels in the world. Some reports said that the famous Kohinoor Crown will go to Queen Consort Camilla. According to a report by the Daily Mail, “Camilla will have the Queen Mother's priceless platinum and diamond crown placed on her head when Charles is crowned, it was created for King George VI's coronation in 1937.”

 Thieves tried to break into the Millennium Dome in London back in 2000 and steal some of the priceless precious gems on display, but someone tipped off the police in advance. If successful, they would have made off with $761 million worth of jewels. Operation Magician involved over 200 police officers. They replaced all the workers at the Millennium Dome with police officers and had others stationed around the River Thames to monitor and prevent any escape attempts by the robbers. Also, all the diamonds were replaced with fakes.

Platinum nuggets are relatively inconspicuous. They have a dull greyish or blackish colour, but when handled, they can be distinguished by their extraordinary heft. When iron is present in the alloy, a platinum nugget can also be slightly magnetic.

 Constellation piercings have grown in popularity over the past few years, with many curating their ear jewellery with several piercings along the ear lobe for a pretty and stylish effect. They are designed to have a specific pattern or shape that complements one's personal ear anatomy. This can mean multiple piercings on the lobe, helix, tragus and cartilage using either studs, hoops or chains.

 Two diamond bracelets once owned by the queen of France, Marie Antoinette, were sold at auction in Switzerland for more than $8 million. Marie Antoinette sent the jewellery away for safekeeping before she was guillotined during the French Revolution. Both bracelets, made up of 112 old cut diamonds, were smuggled out of the country and remained within her family for more than 200 years.

A watch movement is the most important indicator for identifying a counterfeit from the original. This is the heart of every watch and therefore the most technically sophisticated component.

ShopJewellex! Be a part of it

ShopJewellex is an exciting retail consumer jewellery initiative by the Jewellery Council of South Africa (JCSA) to be held over the Black Friday weekend on Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 November in the Ballroom at Montecasino, a prime consumer location

With exhibitor stand sales still open, ShopJewellex is a golden opportunity for retailers to boost their bottom line in two days.

The retail consumer jewellery initiative by the Jewellery Council is scheduled to take place only once a year.

“It's a perfect opportunity to get face-toface with a huge retail market and sell their collections directly to the public,” says Lorna Lloyd, JCSA CEO. “It's set to become the consumer shopping experience of the year and retail participation is open to both members and non-members. Consumer drawcards will include lucky draw prizes from retailers and sponsors, diamond giveaways sponsored by the Jewellery Council, hotel and restaurant prizes and many more.”

“The ongoing festive season, which comes after two years of COVID-19, has made jewellers optimistic, enthusiastic and excited,” says Jason Aarons, Publishing Director of Isikhova Media, which was awarded the ShopJewellex marketing,

PR and brand development. SA Jewellery News and its sister retail consumer magazine JZA, form an integral part of ShopJewellex’s social media campaign.

“ShopJewellex – being held over the Black Friday weekend – is a superb choice for industry participants to up their marketing activities and reach out to more consumers who're becoming far more buoyant – many of whom have been able to save after a period of wobbly consumer confidence.

“Consumers are still out spending and de spite inflation and the higher cost of living, they are now planning and budgeting for jewellery purchases – especially as the year-end holiday season approaches. ShopJewellex will resonate with consumers – the timing's perfect!”

Aarons believes that year-on-year, the retail jewellery market will see an upward trend in sales which will be noticeably boosted by the ShopJewellex experience. The event will be a real-time consumer collective and reflect consumers’ desire to “humanise” and socialise again after a period of isolation.

Retailers who reserve a booth will have first option to book a showcase in the entrance hall. Booth positions will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, with large booths taking preference. The booth booking will be confirmed once a 50% deposit has been paid and proof of payment has been sent to the organisers.

“All furniture and showcases need to be ordered from the preferred service provider,” says Lloyd. “Therefore, no furniture will be permitted to be brought in. Order forms for additional services such as electricals, graphics, expo screens and furniture will be sent once the application has been received.”

Although Montecasino provides general security in the centre, the Jewellery Council will furnish additional security for the show.

To attract buyers to the show, retailers are encouraged to offer prizes and gifts for lucky draws.

For enquiries or an exhibitor application form, e-mail: jewellex@jewellery.org.za or contact: Elsa da Silva – 082-214-0028 Kirsten Lenton – 061-078-2381 Lorna Lloyd – 082-456-5558 Darryl v d Linde – 083-233-5831 (accounts)

Play-of-colour opal

THE NAME OF THIS, THE TRADITIONAL October birthstone, is believed to have originated in India (the source of the first opals brought to the Western world), where in Sanskrit it was called upala, meaning a “precious stone”. In ancient Rome, this became opalus. Most opals are valued for their shifting colours in rainbow hues – a phenomenon known as “play-of-colour”.

The October birthstone’s dramatic play-ofcolour has inspired writers to compare it with fireworks, galaxies and volcanoes. Bedouins once believed that opal held lightning and fell from the sky during thunderstorms. Ancient Greeks thought opals bestowed the gift of prophesy and protection from disease.

Europeans long maintained opal to be a symbol of purity, hope and truth. Hundreds of years ago, opal was believed to embody the virtues and powers of all coloured stones.

Opal is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th wedding anniversary.

Opal can be found in many places. The fields of Australia are the most productive in the world for the October birthstone. Ethiopia, Mexico and Brazil are also important sources. Additional deposits have been found in Central Europe, Honduras, Indonesia, Madagascar, Peru, Turkey and the USA.

Lightning Ridge, a small town in New South Wales, Australia, is famed for producing prized

black opal. A dry and rocky region softened only by small trees and scrub brush, it gets little rain and bakes in the scorching summer temperatures. The climate is so unforgiving that miners often live underground to find respite from the punishing heat.

Australia is also a source of other types of this October birthstone. White opal is found in the White Cliffs area of New South Wales, as well as in Mintabie, Andamooka and Coober Pedy in South Australia. Boulder opal, which comes from only one location in the world, is mined in Queensland. In Ethiopia, opal is found near the village of Wegel Tena, in Wollo Province. To reach it, one must travel about 550 km north of the capital Addis Ababa and up 2 400 m, where miners pry opal from shafts dug into the side

of a plateau. Gems unearthed here range in body colour from white, yellow, orange and brownish red to “chocolate” brown. Some of the opals show play-of-colour. Another mine, in Ethiopia’s Shewa Province, yields the coveted black opal, as well as orange, white and crystal opal. Its treasures are buried in steep cliffs that tower over the landscape.

Querétero, a state in Mexico, is known for producing fire opal in yellow, orange and reddish orange to red, some with good play-ofcolour. The mines are a tourist destination and getting to them requires taking a dirt road through dense forests of pine and oak, past scrubby plateaus of cacti and shrubs, and up winding mountain roads.

Opal may be treated by impregnation with oil, wax or plastic. Opal doublets or triplets are fine slices of opal glued to a base material and covered with a thin dome of clear quartz. The safest way to clean opal is with warm, soapy water. Other cleaning methods might damage the opal or filler material. Prolonged exposure to water may weaken the adhesive in opal doublets and triplets. Even natural opal can fracture if exposed to high heat or sudden temperature changes.

Opal ranges from 5-6,5 on the Mohs scale of hardness.

Those born in October enjoy two spectacular birthstones: opal and tourmaline. Both October birthstones have endless colour combinations and beautiful colouring characteristics. In this issue, we learn more about opal

Information courtesy of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Established in 1931, the GIA is an independent non-profit that protects the gem- and jewellery-buying public through research, education and laboratory services. For further information, visit: www.gia.edu.

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LOVI JEWELLERY DESIGN

Tel no: 011 882 3272

E-mail: lovijewellery@gmail.com

LYNDA MARION JEWELLERY

Tel no: 082 651 8145

E-mail: silver@lyndamarion.com

M2 JEWELLERS CC

Tel no: 012 460 6793

E-mail: maryna@m2jewellery.com Website: www.m2jewellery.com

MADELIEF DESIGNER JEWELLERY

Tel no: 083 453 7018

E-mail: madeliefjewellery@gmail.com

MADELINE’S TEMPTATIONS

Tel no: 083 305 2798

E-mail: info@madelinestemptations.co.za Website: www.madelinestemptations.co.za

MAGGIE AFRICA

Tel no: 072 882 2586

E-mail: maggieroodt@telkomsa.net

MAGMA METAL RECOVERIES

Tel no: 031 702 4422

E-mail: edwards@astronet.co.za

MAPULA DESIGNER JEWELLER (PTY) LTD

Tel no: 083 641 2724

E-mail: mapuladesigner@gmail.com Website: www.mapuladesignerjeweller.com

MARINE GOLD CC

Tel no: 021 424 0077

E-mail: stephen@marinegold.co.za

MARION’S JEWELLERY STUDIO

Tel no: 041 368 4582/3

E-mail: marionsstudio@mweb.co.za

MARK WHITEHORN GOLDSMITH

Tel no: 083 271 6065

E-mail: info@markwhitehorn.co.za Website: https://markwhitehorn.co.za/

MARTIN MILLS GOLDFIELDS

Tel: 0727167632

E-mail: mmillsgoldfields@gmail.com

MASELESELE JEWELLERS

Tel no: 012 734 0245

E-mail: imfundiso@mweb.co.za; imfundisojewellers@mweb.co.za Website: www.imfundiso.com

MEDITERRANEAN JEWELLERS

Tel no: 082 689 0630

E-mail: panayiotis@mmjewellers.co.za Website: http://www.mmjewellers.co.za/

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

MICHAEL J SOLOMON

MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS (MJS)

Tel no: 011 792 5292

E-mail: ms@absamail.co.za

MICHL CONTEMPORARY FINE JEWELLERY

Tel no: 021 913 3944

E-mail: michelleliaosa@gmail.com Website: www.michljewellery.com

MINITZA

Tel: 082 77 29812

E-mail: info@minitza.co.za

MIRKO JEWELLERY

Tel no: 021 886 8296

E-mail: mirinda@mirkojewels.co.za Website: http://mirkojewels.co.za/

MOON INVESTMENTS

Tel: 021 551 2066

E-mail: invest@mooninvest.co.za

MUGA MUGA HANDMADES

Tel no: 072 299 7148

E-mail: info@mugamuga.co.za Website: www.mugamuga.co.za

MZANTSI DIAMOND MERCHANTS (PTY) LTD

Tel: 041 379 1162

E-mail: mzantsidiamonds@gmail.com

N.N JEWELLERS

Tel: 082 081 8179

E-mail: nico.nieuwoudt.nn@gmail.com

NEWMAN JEWELLERY DESIGN

Tel no: 012 329 9600

E-mail: nina@newmandesign.co.za; dave@newmandesign.co.za

NILU ENGRAVING & JEWELLERY (PTY) LTD

Tel no: 083 384 7792

E-mail: laser@nilu.co.za Website: www.nilu.co.za/

NINA BOSCH PORCELAIN

Tel: 079 891 7240

E-mail: info@ninabosch.co.za

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

OSMOND’S

Tel no: 021 559 8277

E-mail: osmond@telkomsa.net

PAUL GALLIAS

Tel no: 073 194 2415

E-mail: pgallias@hotmail.com

PEARL AND DIAMOND STUDIO

Tel no: 011 678 0595/6

E-mail: pearldiamond@mweb.co.za Website: https://www.pearlanddiamond.co.za/

PETRA JEWELLERY DESIGN Tel: 021 789 0312

E-mail: info@petrajewellery.co.za

PHATSIMA JEWELLERY DESIGNS

Tel no: 072 739 6800

E-mail: phatsimantando@gmail.com; orders@phatsimajd.com Website: www.phatsimajd.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/

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

POPULAR DIAMOND JEWELLERY MANUFACTURING CC

Tel no: 011 484 7044

E-mail: pop@tiscali.co.za

PRECIOUS ONE JEWELLERY

Tel no: 056 212 1229

E-mail: antonjewels@yahoo.com

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

PREVIDA & CO

Tel no: 011 701 5074

E-mail: previda@previdaandco.com

PRINS & PRINS DIAMONDS

Tel no: 021 422 1090

E-mail: petre@prinsandprins.com; riana@prinsandprins.com Website: www.prinsandprins.com

QUICKSET JEWELLERS

Tel no: 031 468 9236

E-mail: qsjewel@telkomsa.net; osjewel@telkomsa.net Website: www.quicksetjewellers.co.za

RAMSDEN DIAMONDS

T/A OLYMPIA AVENUE MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel: 011 404 5010

E-mail: info@olympia-avenue.co.za

RAND REFINERY LIMITED

Tel no: 011 418 9000

E-mail: nicolab@gold.co.za Website: www.randrefinery.com

RARE EARTH CREATIONS

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

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

RODNEY CHANDLER JEWELLERS (PTY) LTD

Tel no: 082 606 0493

E-mail: mcjewel@netactive.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/

RUTH PROWSE SCHOOL OF ART

Tel no: 021 447 2492

E-mail: admin@ruthprowse.co.za Website: www.ruthprowse.co.za

SATHKAAR JEWELLERS C.C

Tel no: 031 306 4921

E-mail: sathkaar@gmail.com

SANDHAVON DIAMOND CUTTING WORKS

Tel no: 083 233 0910

E-mail: kevin@lutrin.co.za

SAVAGE JEWELLERY

Tel no: 082 902 2302

E-mail: nicola@savagejewellery.com

SCANT DESIGN

Tel: 072 339 1885

E-mail: as@scant.co.za

SCARAB JEWELLERY STUDIO CC

Tel no: 021 683 4646

E-mail: janine@scarabjewellery.co.za; tanya@scarabjewellery.co.za Website: www.scarabjewellery.co.za

SEA & SHORE

Tel: 082 742 5343

E-mail: seashore.resin@gmail.com

SERAGLIO JEWELLERS

Tel no: 011 783 8301

E-mail: rolling.albert@yahoo.com Website: www.seragliojewellers.com

SHADOW JEWELLERS

Tel no: 082 689 8297

E-mail: shadrackmogoane@yahoo.com

SHANI D JEWELLERY DESIGN (PTY) LTD

Tel no: 082 308 2111

E-mail: diamondshani@gmail.com Website: http://www.shanidjewellery.co.za/

SIBAHLE JEWELLERY (PTY) LTD

Tel no: 011 049 3933

E-mail: nthabiseng@sibahlejewellery.co.za Website: www.sibahlejewellery.co.za

SILK ROUTE GOLD (PTY) LTD

Tel no: 011 450 3192

E-mail: info@silkroutegold.com Website: www.silkroutegold.com

SIMON EFUNE MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: 011 334 4529

E-mail: simon.efune@mweb.co.za

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: www.hermanmanufacturingjewellers.co.za

SMITH JEWELLERY

Tel no: 071 313 8649

E-mail: info@smith-jewellery.com Website: www.smith-jewellery.com

STARBRIGHT JEWELLERY

Tel no: 083 775 9995

E-mail: megan@starbrightgirl.com Website: https://www.starbrightgirl.com/

STUDIO 1980 (PTY) LTD

Tel no: 083 379 0171

E-mail: info@studio1980za.com Website: https://studio1980za.com/

STUDIO 39 JEWELLERY DESIGN

Tel no: 031 764 3000

E-mail: studio39@telkomsa.net Website: www.studio39.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

STUDIO LOUBSER

Tel no: 011 782 4051

E-mail: liz@lizloubser.com; info@studioloubser.com Website: www.studioloubser.com

SUGARBUSH CREATIONS

Tel no: 015 293 2358

E-mail: sugarbushcreations@gmail.com

SURITA DU TOIT FINE JEWELLERY (PTY) LTD

Tel: 082 779 7084

E-mail: info@suritadutoit.com

TASHA SWART CREATIONS

Tel: 082 523 9982

E-mail: tashaswart.creations@gmail.com

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 JABULANI CHARITABLE TRUST

Tel: 031 303 2396

E-mail: paula@jabulanijewellery.co.za; colleen@jabulanijewellery.co.za

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

THE PLATINUM INCUBATOR

Tel no: 014 597 0736

E-mail: sibongile@tpi.org.za Website: www.tpi.org.za

TINSEL GALLERY

Tel no: 011 782 4051

E-mail: geraldine@tinsel.co.za Website: https://tinselgallery.com/

TIP TOP JEWELLERS Tel no: 044 873 3048

E-mail: tiptop@lantic.net

TRIMALCHIO

Tel no: 012 346 6874

E-mail: casanra@mweb.co.za

TRISLO (PTY) LTD

Tel no: 012 259 0100

E-mail: info@trislo.co.za Website: www.trislo.co.za

TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Tel no: 012 382 6007

E-mail: newmand@tut.ac.za Website: www.tut.ac.za

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

UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH

Tel no: 021 808 3047

E-mail: ct@sun.ac.za; Joani@sun.ac.za Website: www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty/arts/visual-arts/

VAN DEIJL MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS

Tel no: 021 914 2192

E-mail: info@vdmj.co.za

VAWDA GOLD GEM JEWELLERS

Tel no: 031 208 9142/3

E-mail: info@vawdagoldgem.co.za Website: www.vawdagoldgem.co.za

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

WAINWRIGHT JEWELLERS

Tel no: 021 554 1169

E-mail: info@wainwrightjewel.co.za Website: www.wainwrightjewel.co.za

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

ZION PRECIOUS METALS (PTY) LTD

Tel: 010 109 2057

E-mail: compliance@zionpreciousmetals.com; depot@zionpreciousmetals.com

ZULU MIEN

Tel: 0823344426

E-mail: zulumien@gmail.com

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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ANNA B JEWELLERY www.annab.co.za janice@annab.co.za (021) 481-1023

CAPE PRECIOUS METALS (CPM) www.capepreciousmetals.com malcolm@cpmdbn.co.za (031) 303-5402

GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (GIA) www.gia.edu gia ed/contact us +1-760-603-4000 – global hq

ISIKHOVA MARKETING www.isikhova.co.za lamees@isikhova.co.za (011) 883-4627

JEWELLERY COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (JCSA) Jewellex365 ShopJewellex www.jewellery.org.za lornal@jewelleyr.org.za (011) 484-5528

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SM WATCH www.smwatch.co.za smwatch.iafrica.com (012) 326-5996

SOLITAIRE www.solitairemagazine.com subscription@media-group.com +65-6446-6888

THE JEWELLERY HUB ian@thehub.co.za 083-326-5746

THE PLATINUM INCUBATOR (TPI) www.tpi.org.za sarah@tpi.org.za (014) 597-0736