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Upon entering the Adjani store, situated in Garsfontein, I immediately noticed all the colours that I am surrounded by. Adjani Schoeman, the owner, fell in love with the art of glassblowing and although she was studying to be an interior designer, in her heart she knew that there was a future for her. She did research and discovered that it can be done at a smaller scale via Flameworking. Hence, Adjani began.

After a friendly greeting, Adjani and I sat down in her studio for a chat.

Why did you choose Murano glass? “Murano just refers to the island in Italy where it is imported from. Murano is renowned for its long tradition of glassmaking. We receive the stock in long, thin pieces, almost looking like a straw and from there we mould it into beads which we then shape. Glass, however, is very temperamental. It is a delicate process of melting, movement, shaping and cooling.”

What qualities do you believe a piece of jewellery should possess? I like simplistic shapes, clean lines and colour. Quality and value for money should also be factored in.

Tell me more about Adjani’s team? We are a close-knit team of three. Lawrence oversees the flameworking. He shapes every piece of glass by hand and takes it through the whole process. Then we have Monja, which brings our glass to life by making it into jewellery pieces.

Do you have a message for prospective customers? “Wherever you can, try to support local businesses. If you want something that is so unique and so specially made, Adjani is your go-to. We are always open for custom designs too.”

my Africa range, which I am very excited about. It will include beautiful pieces with the protea design that is currently on the homeware. Our products will be on display at Kamers in Johannesburg and Tierlantyntjies in Pretoria, in April. Then I will be exhibiting in Paris in September and Miami in October. I am also hoping to boost my online shop and attract more buyers for that. We are planning on revamping our studio and adding a little coffee shop for shoppers. So yes, 2020 will be an interesting year for Adjani.”

So Pretorians, make your way down to Adjani’s to see some incredible pieces, handmade with glass all the way from Italy! m 076 680 9305 1 www.novelle. co.za Fun facts l Adjani recently launched their “Love” range, just in time for Valentine’s day! l With their new gold collection of jewellery, each glass bead is hand-painted with gold lustre before being fired in the kiln.

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For the barista Coffee is his vice, his first love and his favorite hobby. If that sounds like your man, spoil him with an aesthetically pleasing coffee press from Le Creuset this Valentine’s Day - perfect for that early-morning cuppa joe. R1198 www.lecreuset.co.za

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BRESCO DIAMONDS As their name suggests, Bresco Diamonds first entered the market as specialist diamond dealers in Pretoria but have over the past 5 decades evolved to offer an array of fine jewellery, including diamond engagement rings and designer watches. If you’re pressed for time then we suggest visiting their website to make your purchase as they offer free shipping throughout South Africa.. 3 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor m 012 998 3150 1 www.brescodiamonds.co.za

FRANCOIS JEWELLERS With nearly four decades of experience in custom jewellery design and manufacturing, Francois Jewellers is a must visit destination if you’re on the hunt for a one-of-a-kind piece to impress that special person in your life. Francois Jewellers offers a personalised experience so that each client can realise the joy of seeing their unique vision come to life. . Shop U32, The Grove Mall, Equestria m 012 807 5629 1 www.francoisjewellers.co.za

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JENNA CLIFFORD One of South Africa’s oldest and leading jewellery design companies, Jenna Clifford specialises in bespoke commissioned design and remodelling. Jenna Clifford’s belief that craftsmanship begins with conversation means that they have always had a deeply personal relationship with each customer, a quality that adds to the uniqueness of every Jenna Clifford piece. Lynnwood Bridge m 012 368 1490 1 www.jennaclifford.com

DEONNE LE ROUX Déonne le Roux Jewellers is a family run business and recognised as a leading designer jeweller in Pretoria. They specialise in custom design and are proud agents of Mont Blanc, Tag Heuer and Breitling. Deonne le Roux Jewellers offers a full spectrum of in-house services like gemologists, watchmakers and goldsmiths. We also love the fact that they purchase diamonds and precious stones from trusted and reliable sources thereby ensuring that all gems are conflict free. Shop 52D, Woodlands Boulevard, Woodlands m 087 354 3753 1 www.deonneleroux.co.za

JDC JEWELLERS Jewellery Design Company or JDC Jewellers started off as a small stand at the Bruma Fleamarket in Johannesburg and has now grown to five stores in Gauteng, including Brooklyn Mall, Centurion Mall, The Glen Shopping Centre and Sandton City. JDC offers a large selection of anniversary gifts for her, designer watches for him and unique pieces to mark that special occasion. Shop 11 Brooklyn Mall, Nieuw Muckleneuk m 012 460 0252 1 www.jdcsa.co.za

13 Hello Pretoria • February 2020 • www.hellopretoria.co.za NOVELLE ARTISTRY Every clay earring made by Novelle Artistry is part of a collection, handcrafted with special attention to small details that make them exquisite. Founded by Pretoria-based Corlette Booyens, these Novelle creations are all designed by her. Corlette’s love for art, colour and texture is transformed into the Novelle brand of statement earrings – a brand that is fresh, modern and continuously changing. E Novelle Artistry 1 www.novelle.co.za