The Edit/Fashion & Beauty

One-stop shops: SA's trendiest jewellery designers under one roof

Indulge your obsession for accessories at Piece, Olive Green Cat and Tinsel, which stock an array of bling from the best local jewellery brands

27 May 2018 - 00:00 By Staff Reporter
subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now
Pearl Hoop earrings, from R1,000, from Pichulik's new Talisman for Rain collection.
Pearl Hoop earrings, from R1,000, from Pichulik's new Talisman for Rain collection.
Image: Alix-Rose Cowie/Pichulik/Facebook

PIECE

THE BRANDS YOU'LL LOVE

Pichulik, Afrigarde, EG Jewellery, Rarity, Beloved Beadwork, Chimpel, Queen Magpie and Beauty Maswanganyi.

Eugenie Drakes & Beauty Maswanganyi necklace, R975, from Piece.
Eugenie Drakes & Beauty Maswanganyi necklace, R975, from Piece.
Image: Supplied

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THEM

They're handmade, some are recycled, and they celebrate and reflect South African excellence and uniqueness.

THEIR AESTHETIC

Contemporary handmade, traditional inspiration and global expression.

WHERE TO FIND THEM

5th Floor, Ellis House, 23 Voorhout Street, New Doornfontein, Joburg. Visit piece.co.za

OLIVE GREEN CAT

THE BRANDS YOU'LL LOVE

Ida Elsie, Philippa Green, Nunc diamond jewellery.

Ida Elsie rings, from R2,000-R3,800, from Olive Green Cat.
Ida Elsie rings, from R2,000-R3,800, from Olive Green Cat.
Image: Supplied

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THEM

They're bold, unique and wondrous. They like to keep people guessing about how they actually make their beautiful pieces - especially where the diamonds are "magically" suspended in resin.

THEIR AESTHETIC

Handmade contemporary "art" jewellery.

WHERE TO FIND THEM

76 Church Street, Cape Town. Visit olivegreencat.com

TINSEL

THE BRANDS YOU'LL LOVE

Twenty local contemporary jewellers including Geraldine Fenn, Liz Loubser, Erika Wessels, Nanette Veldsman, Inge Marais, Nicky Savage, Songezo Baleni and Frieda Luhl.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THEM

Each designer has a different style and uses different techniques and materials, so there is a huge variety on display. Pieces are made from good-quality precious materials and are generally unique. You can buy a pair of handmade silver earrings for under R500.

Liz Loubser earrings, R32,500, from Tinsel.
Liz Loubser earrings, R32,500, from Tinsel.
Image: Supplied
Eric Loubser Brooch, R15,000, from Tinsel.
Eric Loubser Brooch, R15,000, from Tinsel.
Image: Supplied

The designers are happy to make bespoke pieces, so you can have something designed and made specially for you. 

THEIR AESTHETIC

All pieces are handmade by the designers themselves so you know where they come from. Nothing is mass produced and stock is permanently available.

In addition, designers participate in several exhibitions of contemporary jewellery every year. Some are solo shows (such as the exhibition opening this Saturday, called Tidal, by Anna Raimondo) and some combine work from several jewellers and incorporate work from artists and designers in other disciplines, like illustration or fashion.

WHERE TO FIND THEM

11 Cecilia Avenue, Risidale (near Linden), Johannesburg. Visit tinselgallery.com (look out for their new online store launching in June).

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

These 'throwback' fashion oddities are expected to rake in thousands

Objects on auction in Cape Town tell of hard lives and early deaths 200 years ago, when loved ones might be mourned in rings made of gold, enamel . . ...
Lifestyle
6 years ago

This erotic jewellery's designed to be worn in - & out - of the bedroom

The pieces in Betony Vernon's Paradise Found collection are intended to give pleasure both as objects to be worn and objects to be used
Lifestyle
6 years ago

Nobody does statement jewellery better than these local brands

These are the go-to designers for head-turning earrings, necklaces and more
Lifestyle
6 years ago
subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now

Most read

  1. South African Photographer of the Year showcases SA’s stunning natural heritage Lifestyle
  2. Birding for beginners: a feather-finding mission on the Garden Route Travel
  3. Greg Kriek & Brandon Auret bring touch of Mzansi to Netflix film 'Rebel Moon' Lifestyle
  4. Is caffeine-free the new alcohol-free? Food
  5. The Big Easy is about to swing into KwaZulu-Natal Home & Gardening

Latest Videos

Former Bafana midfielder Morgan ‘MG’ Gould on muti in football & state of ...
'Almost every refugee appeals their decision, causing backlogs': Minister of ...