African Odyssey • 2019/20

A F R I C A N

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YOUR OFFICIAL INDUSTRY EXPORT GUIDE INTO AFRICA

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With Africa responsible for around 65% of the world’s rough diamond supply, the story of the continent’s diamonds is a many and varied one. From artisanal diamonds to deep mine production and sucking up diamonds from the seafloor off the Namibian and South African coast, diamond mining in Africa is a fascinating tale, asserts Ernie Blom, President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.

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In today’s ever fast-paced business environment, finding routes to market and dealing with suppliers have now pushed jewellers to look outside the country’s borders, but doing this has made trading a process where jewellers have to think smarter than before when dealing internationally. Jason Laing, an international virtual jeweller, shares a few tips that jewellers need to keep in mind.

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SA is a leading producer in sub-Saharan Africa of precious metals, diamonds and jewellery. The increased global demand for these commodities, as well as the country’s position as the gateway into the sub-continent, has played an important role in the development of jewellery, diamonds and precious metal exports.

Skills development opportunities in South Africa

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– the beating heart of 04 Africa the global diamond industry

Showcasing Africa’s best

Jewellex Africa attracts exhibitors and buyers from within SA, African states and international countries. It offers an environment for B2B linkages that result in significant business growth and the integration of new industry participants.

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It is an accepted fact that skills development in South Africa is essential to the economic growth of almost all industries in the country and goes hand in hand with job creation. The diamond and jewellery industry is no exception, explains Alan Lowe of Gem Training International.

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Beautifying its wearer

Many African cultures emphasise appearance and therefore jewellery.

Influencing the materials used in the production of African jewellery are cultural differences and resource availability, with jewellery appreciated for its material properties, patterns or inherent symbolism.

SA Mint’s tribute to Madiba

18 Map of Africa and a list of African countries and territories

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Born in Africa 2019/20

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With Africa responsible for about 65% of the world’s rough diamond supply, their story on our continent is a fascinating one, from artisanal stones to deep-mine production and sucking diamonds up from the seabed off the Namibian and South African coast, asserts Ernie Blom, President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses.

AFRICA – THE BEATING HEART OF THE GLOBAL DIAMOND INDUSTRY Africa has produced more than half of all the diamonds ever found on earth. With 1,9 billion carats produced until now, the continent has mined about US$160 billion worth of the gems.

Not surprisingly, Africa has also produced some of the most famous diamonds ever found. The Cullinan, the largest gemquality diamond ever found, was discovered at the Premier Mine in SA in 1905 and weighed 3 106ct in the rough.

Cut from it and weighing 530,20ct, the Cullinan I – or Star of Africa diamond – is the largest cut diamond in the world. Pearshaped, with 74 facets, it is set in the royal sceptre (kept with the other crown jewels in the Tower of London).

Then there is the Excelsior, weighing 995,2ct in the rough. A high-clarity blue-

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According to the Kimberley Process, in 2017 these countries produced: • Botswana – 22,96 million carats with a value of US$3,33 billion.

• SA – 9,68 million carats with a value of US$1,30 billion.

• Angola – 9,44 million carats with a value of US$1,10 billion.

• Namibia – 1,95 million carats with a value of US$1,01 billion.

• Zimbabwe – 2,51 million carats with a value of US$175 million.

• DRC – 18,90 million carats with a value of US$157,3 million (mostly for industrial use).

Diamonds are mined from kimberlite mines in SA, Angola and the DRC, and from alluvial dredging mining operations in Angola, Namibia and, again, SA. West African diamond mining is mostly from altered kimberlite pipes and alluvial deposits. The mining operations are on a much smaller scale and many are managed and owned by artisanal miners.

The largest diamond mines in Africa (and, indeed, the world) are in Botswana at the Jwaneng and Orapa operations. Botswana produces a wide range of diamonds in all sizes and clarities, with most of its diamond production of gem-quality standard in medium and high colours.

The DRC has large potential for additional diamond sectors. To date, diamond mining in that country has taken place on a modest scale and only a small area

white stone, it was found in 1893 by a South African mineworker who picked it out of a shovelful of gravel.

In West Africa, the 968,90ct Star of Sierra Leone was discovered in 1972. It is the third-largest rough stone and the largest alluvial gem diamond ever discovered and was purchased by Harry Winston.

There are generally 15 diamondproducing countries in Africa: Botswana, SA, Angola, Namibia, Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zimbabwe, Guinea, Ghana, Lesotho, Liberia, Sierra Leone, the Central African Republic, Tanzania and Togo. The largest diamond producers in Africa are SA, Angola, Botswana, Namibia and the DRC.

There are generally 15 diamond-producing countries in Africa: Botswana, SA, Angola, Namibia, Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zimbabwe, Guinea, Ghana, Lesotho, Liberia, Sierra Leone, the Central African Republic, Tanzania and Togo.

The largest diamond producers in Africa are SA, Angola, Botswana, Namibia and the DRC.

has been explored using modern technology. The country’s gem-quality stones are mostly low-colour and quality, but certain regions are producing desirable high white and better-quality diamonds.

In Angola, there are extensive diamond reserves estimated at 180 million carats.

They are located mainly in the provinces of Lunda Norte and Lunda Sul in the central and north-eastern parts of the country. The most important diamond mine in Angola is Catoca. It is the world’s fourth-largest kimberlite and one of the largest diamond mines in the world, producing more than 7 million carats annually. Angola’s production is higher than average and typically composed of round dodecahedral diamonds in medium and yellowish colours, with a larger than usual presence of bigger stones.

SA’s rough diamond production is typically composed of perfectly round dodecahedral diamonds in high white colours and qualities. Our country has the most diverse range of diamond deposits in the world, including open-pit and underground kimberlite pipe/dyke/fissure, alluvial and both on- and offshore marine mining.

Almost all diamonds from West Africa are of alluvial origin. In Guinea, diamonds are found in the rainforests, while Sierra Leone’s stones are found throughout the country, with 70% of output being of high quality.

By contrast, the diamonds found in Ghana are very small and 90% of mined stones are of industrial quality, with significant fluorescence.

Diamonds mined in Namibia are 98% jewellery-quality, with the diamond sector representing 10% of the country’s gross national product and 40% of its exports.

Namibia’s diamond trade has created jobs for about 4 000 people.

Lesotho produced about 1,1 million carats in 2017, with high-quality stones for jewellery and some of the largest diamonds ever discovered.

Finally, Zimbabwe produced a not insignificant 2,51 million carats in 2017, but their value of just US$175,4 million reveals the low quality of the stones, as well as the country’s difficulty in marketing them.

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In today’s ever fast-paced business environment, finding routes to market and dealing with suppliers have now pushed jewellers to look outside the country’s borders. However, dealing internationally requires them to think smarter than before. Jason Laing, an international virtual jeweller, shares a few tips that jewellers need to keep in mind.

Online retail has evolved into a way of trading jewellery internationally, making shopping easier than ever. However, it has also increased the likelihood of you not receiving the goods you ordered, your information ending up in the hands of the wrong person or security becoming an issue, since the safety of online purchases has not advanced with the pace of online sales. You therefore need to due diligence to protect your personal or company information, along with deliverables of goods purchased.

Jewellers in SA seem to be unaware of what to do or what is required in order to trade internationally online safely, so here are some helpful tips to get you started and assess whether you are doing things correctly.

Keeping your information safe 1. Using a credit card for purchases has become a way of life for us all when it comes to online transactions, so use a credit card with online fraud protection. Many banks will return your money if you are defrauded and, in many cases, will notify you if a irregular transaction is taking place with your card. Contact your bank or credit card provider to determine whether your card has such protection. If not, try to find one that does offer insurance for online purchases. Credit cards are more likely to offer fraud protection than debit cards.

In some cases, there are alternative options to using your everyday credit or debit card, with banks offering “single-

TRADE SMART, TRADE SAFE use” credit card numbers. These can be used for only one purchase, so even if your information is compromised, it cannot be used again. Ask your bank whether this is an option on the account you hold with it.

2. Be smart and take note by recording the purchase details of your transactions.

After making a purchase, always record the time, date, receipt number and order confirmation. If you cannot print this out, take a screenshot as proof of purchase by either using the print screen option on your PC or taking a picture with your mobile phone.

3. Be diligent and keep an eye on your bank accounts. Also check your statements regularly when shopping online, as well as your credit and debit card statements. Look out for any suspicious charges and check the charges against your transactions. Call your bank or credit card company immediately if you see anything that does not match the transactions you have recorded.

If you find duplicate transactions, irregular amounts or even a change in description of the vendor you purchased from, chances are you have been hacked and you need to contact your banking institution immediately. (Tip: Find the fraud notification number of your bank and keep it on

your mobile phone contact list so you can dial it immediately, since transaction notifications often come out of business hours, especially if your card was used for an overseas purchase. These fraud notification lines usually operate 24/7, or they will get back to you first thing in the morning if you dial them late at night.)

When possible, try to make purchases primarily with your credit card. It will be easier for your bank to refund any scammed purchases than those made with a debit card.

4. Do not be fooled by “Sign up here” options that ask for a lot of information which does not seem relevant to what the product or site offers. Never give out excessive information, as online purchase should only require credit card information, address and phone number. If the website is also asking for your identity number, you should be suspicious. This information can be used to steal your identity and is completely unnecessary for an online purchase.

5. Scan for malware. Malware programs that are downloaded online can monitor your keystrokes and pick up your account information, even from secure websites, so make sure you have a good antivirus software package running on your computer.

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6. Be diligent and use difficult passwords, even though many of us find this hard to keep up to speed with. If your passwords are not well designed, a hacker can guess them and use saved account information to order products. Try to use different passwords for each website and avoid common words on all sites where you do transactions. Hackers can also figure out passwords using birthdates or anniversaries. And never write your passwords down anywhere except on paper at home, which is safely locked away. Passwords written down and kept in wallets, handbags or briefcases can be found and used instantly in the event of your property being lost or stolen.

7. Avoid making purchases in public where you are connected to a public WiFi or Internet connection. Do not buy anything on public computers, including those available at libraries. If you do, your private information will be saved where others can access it. You should even be careful about making a purchase with your own laptop in a public place. If you must make a purchase in public, using mobile phone data is safer than using a public WiFi connection. Consider downloading the retailer’s app to make the purchase.

Finding a secure website or supplier 1. Shop with established companies and companies that have a track record dating back a reasonably long time. Establish whether the website you are working with is real and has relevant links to any industry players. An easy way to do this is to shop with well-known businesses with which you are familiar. Some scams pretend to be big-box stores, so check the domain names carefully to ensure you are on a legitimate website.

Often fraudsters have been known to misspell words, so check the web address to verify that there are no misspellings, such as “grafics” instead of “graphics”.

Fake websites often also often replace a “.com” with a “.net”. Check carefully for these errors.

2. If you are dealing with a possible supplier for the first time, research their identity, location and contact details. Search the website for an e-mail address, postal address and telephone number. You should

be suspicious if this information is not readily available.

Scam artists are unlikely to publish their addresses or phone numbers, because these make them easier to trace. Any reputable company should have a helpline or a way for you to physically contact them. If you are uncertain about a website, call the helpline to see if you get a response. Google Maps and Street View can also be used to see whether the address on the website matches the vicinity and building.

3. Research the company’s reputation, ranking and legitimacy through relevant councils.

Look online for reviews of the website, but be suspicious if the reviews are too glowing. Some frauds promote fake reviews to lure unsuspecting victims. Be wary of reviews left on social media websites. If the company is in charge of that site, it can easily delete any negative reviews and leave only the good ones.

4. Avoid purchases with unclear terms and conditions. The retailer should be able to provide a clear price for the product you are purchasing, including shipping. The supplier should also be able to tell you exactly what exactly you will receive in return. Avoid, for example, online deals that promise a chance of winning something if you make repeated subscription payments.

6. Only make purchases on secure websites.

Never buy anything on websites that do not have secure sockets layer (SSL) encryption.

To check whether a website has SSL, look for a closed padlock symbol in your browser address bar. The first letters in the address bar should change from “http” to “https”.

Typically, this will not happen until you reach the payment stage. An unbroken key

Any reputable company should have a helpline or a way for you to physically contact them. If you are uncertain about a website, call the helpline to see if you get a response.

may also be present on a secure website.

7. Install a phishing filter. If you are having trouble distinguishing good from bad websites, use an online phishing filter, which will warn you if it detects something dodgy.

8. Keep yourself informed about scams.

E-mails and social network notifications, many of which appear to be from wellknown companies, are circulated around the Internet to “phish” for your private information.

Legitimate companies, including banks, will never send you an e-mail with a link requesting your login, password or credit card details.

To take your trading online to an even more secure level, it is a good idea to use an affiliate system where suppliers have a certified and verified site (for example, Amazon). This protects you because the affiliate system requires a full business check before a supplier opens a store with it. The team at the affiliate system therefore does the full research on your behalf and you stand a better chance of getting your money back if you do not receive the items you purchased, or if they are defective.

Delivery of goods purchased.

When placing your order, many websites or suppliers will let you know which courier delivery service they will be using and provide you with a tracking number or tracking details. Suppliers in Asia have what is called an “E-packet system”, where their government helps sponsor the courier charges in order to promote international trade. The problem is that the merchandise ends up going through SA’s post office – and when the items are expensive, like jewellery, they fail to arrive, or arrive months later, with no insurance recourse if they have been damaged. So make sure your supplier is using a suitable courier, or arrange from your end to send a relevant courier to collect on your behalf.

The whole process really boils down to being smart, logical and following established and trusted systems. Do not assume that because the price is good, you are getting a good deal. As the saying goes: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”

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SA is a leading producer in sub-Saharan Africa of precious metals, diamonds and jewellery. The increased global demand for these commodities, as well as the country’s position as the gateway into the sub-continent, has played an important role in the development of jewellery, diamonds and precious metal exports.

The small, but well-established South African jewellery manufacturing sector makes a wide range of precious metal jewellery items, from mass-produced items to individual pieces. Manufacturing jewellers in SA range from large businesses to small studios specialising in making unique designer pieces. Most jewellery in SA is sold inside the country, but local manufacturing jewellers and designers receive international acclaim for their innovative and original designs, reflecting the spirit of the African continent.

Government support structures The Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) works on building equitable and strong trade links with key economies, with a special focus on supporting African regional economic integration and co-operation. SA has trading relationships with more than 200 countries and territories. The DTI also helps companies conceptualise their export products, as well as directing them to find businesses and trading partners.

The Small Enterprises Development Agency has developed a trade initiative, Trade Point South Africa (TPSA), which aims to increase the participation of SA’s small enterprises in international trade and provide the support they need to realise efficient global trade.

As part of this programme, exportready small, micro or medium enterprises can register on the Global Trade Directory system, which provides instant global visibility in 70 countries through a network of 100 TPSA offices.

The Western Cape Destination Marketing, Investment & Trade Promotion Agency aims to connect Western Cape businesses with the market through commercial linkages, as well as with mentors or mentorship programmes.

Export documentation Certain export processes and documenta-

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tion need to be considered before obtaining a licence to export into Africa or further afield. The following documents are required from South African authorities: an exporter registration form, Form NEP (no foreign exchange proceeds), Form E and a customs declaration form from the SA Revenue Service (SARS), a letter of credit from the customer’s bank, a commercial invoice from the exporter for the importer and an export permit from the Customs & Excise Department.

In order to export to any of the SADC member states, Form DA 185 (an application form for registration and licensing of customs and excise clients) and Annexure Form DA 185.4A2 are required.

The regulation of diamonds and precious metals The amended Diamonds Act of 1986 was put in place to ensure that South African diamond resources are developed in the best interests of citizens, promoting unbiased access to and local beneficiation of

the country’s diamonds. It also ensures compliance with the Kimberley Process certification scheme which was established in 2003.

The Regulator implements, administers and controls all things relating to the beneficiation, purchase, sale, import and export of diamonds. A diamond exchange has been established, as well as export centres which assist in the buying, selling, export and import of diamonds.

The principle of the Precious Metals Act of 2005 is to administer the South African precious metals industry. Precious metals include gold and platinum group metals, which means that the Regulator deals with the application of refining licences for smelting and refining industries, precious metal beneficiation licences for manufacturing precious metals, permits for manufacturing jewellery, special permits for scientific purposes and certificates to buy or sell precious metals.

Rough diamond dealing In order to purchase, sell or export rough diamonds in SA, businesses are required to be licensed in terms of the Diamond Act. Rough diamond dealers in SA are represented by the Rough Diamond Dealers’ Association, which actively participates in all industry structures.

The Diamond Export Levy The Diamond Export Levy applies to all dealers, producers, beneficiators and/or holders of permits. Companies must register their businesses with SARS and pay this levy when exporting unpolished diamonds from SA. Before applying for registration, it is necessary to obtain the relevant permits/licences from the Regulator in Johannesburg. Once registered, a customs

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client code number will be allocated and this must be used when export declarations are made to SARS. Declarations must be made every six months, even if a nil return is made.

Prohibited, restricted and counterfeit goods Prohibited goods are never allowed to enter or exit SA in any circumstances, while restricted goods are allowed to enter or exit the country only in certain circumstances or under certain conditions. Gold, gold coins and coin collections are among restricted goods.

Export incentives The government has various incentive schemes for South African businesses to export their products internationally, such as the Export Marketing & Investment Assistance (EMIA) scheme, which compensates exporters for the costs involved in developing export markets for South African products and services. Who qualifies for EMIA assistance? South African manufacturers, exporters and trading houses that represent at least three SMMEs or businesses owned by historically disadvantaged individuals (HDIs).

South African commissioning agents also qualify for EMIA assistance if they represent three or more SMMEs or HDI-owned businesses. South African export councils, industry associations and joint action groups can also apply for assistance if they represent at least five South African bodies.

Becoming export-ready Exporting is a complicated process, as there are many regulations that have to be followed before a business can consider exporting. The points below outline the steps that must be taken before a business

can consider itself export-ready: • Firstly, develop a broad export mission statement stating the business’s inten tion to export, which can be revised later.

• Budget for the initial research necessary to implement an export strategy.

• Get commitment in writing from part ners. Many export endeavours fail be cause of lack of buy-in.

• An initial strengths, weaknesses, oppor tunities and threats export analysis is necessary to determine the business’s export capabilities. The results will be used during the research process.

• Make a shortlist of possible countries and identify possible customers in or der to plan an export marketing strategy.

• Implementing the export plan will need capital outlay.

• Managing risk: Once the export con tract has been negotiated and signed, it is the business’s responsibility to fulfil it. It is essential to be aware of what these risks are and to take steps to manage them.

• Promoting and marketing products internationally: There are many channels, such as advertising in trade magazines, attending trade fairs and e-marketing. The channels chosen depend on the business’s promotional strategy, as outlined in the export plan.

• Negotiating and quoting: Potential customers must be approached and persuaded to buy. Once an acceptable deal is negotiated, the customer requires a quote or pro forma invoice.

• Transportation and logistics are an im portant component, as the products must be sent from the business to the customer.

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documentation is in order to effect payment for the goods.

After-service support is important for continued trade with foreign customers.

Finally, to ensure the business maintains a successful export department, it is necessary to continually review and improve the export process.

Business consulting There are many private business consultants who can assist small business operators through the export process.

Testing the market An ideal way to test the export market is to attend the annual Jewellex Africa trade fair, the premier showcase of the South African diamond, jewellery and watch industry, which is hosted by the Jewellery Council of South Africa (JCSA). “The aim of the JCSA is for South Africa to become the ‘jewellery trading hub of Africa’ and the fair is focusing its efforts on including more participation from African countries. As these states are on our doorstep, we’d like to invite them to take the opportunity to do business with us, as well as with international countries,” says JCSA CEO Lorna Lloyd.

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It is an accepted fact that skills development in SA is essential to the economic growth of almost all industries in the country and goes hand in hand with job creation.

The diamond and jewellery industry is no exception, explains Alan Lowe of Gem Training International.

Exploration for minerals and gemstones, mining them, cutting and polishing gems, manufacturing jewellery, identifying and grading diamonds and coloured gemstones, entering the finished products into the sales arena and making the final sale to the end consumer all require skills.

In some of the disciplines, a higher level of tertiary education is required for entry to universities which offer degrees in geology, mining and engineering, both civil and mechanical. However, there are also many opportunities available in the industry where the entry-level requirements are not onerous.

This opens the doors for those wanting to upskill as they continue working in their particular field, which will enable them to move in another direction within the industry.

Are there learning institutions in SA that offer courses and skills training which match those in other parts of the world?

Yes, there are.

For those who wish to study geology to a degree level, the degree is offered by the University of Johannesburg, the University of Pretoria, the University of the Western Cape, the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of South Africa (Unisa).

The Universities of Pretoria, the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Unisa and Mintek also offer degrees or courses for small-scale mining and beneficiation.

South Africa has been at the forefront of mining for many decades and therefore vast experience is available to students, as is the practical application of their studies.

South Africa remains a major producer of diamonds in the world and there are a number of registered colleges that teach the skills required to evaluate rough stones and cut and polish them. The Harry Oppenheimer Training School and the Diamond Education Centre, both based in Johannesburg, and certain colleges teach the skills necessary for both disciplines and prepare students for entry to the industry.

Zurel Bros SA, based in Polokwane, of-

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN SA fers courses and leadership in the polishing of diamonds, while the Corlia Roberts Diamond Institute offers courses in rough diamond evaluation, grading weight recovery, cutting and polishing.

It goes without saying that with diamonds and other precious gems comes the manufacture of jewellery, whether in gold, platinum or other metals used today. Several

institutions offer training in jewellery manufacture. The Cape Peninsula University of Technology, the Durban University of Technology, the Tshwane University of Technology and the University of Johannesburg all offer degrees in jewellery design and manufacture. There are also a substantial number of FET colleges, or colleges registered by the MQA, which offer various levels of training

and skills within the jewellery manufacturing environment. It is suggested that interested persons should Google FET and MQAregistered jewellery manufacture and design for a full list of providers.

The identification of polished diamonds and coloured gemstones, as well as laboratory-grown gems, and the actual grading of the gems for colour, clarity, polish and symmetry to international standards is another area that requires both theoretical and practical training. There are reputable gem grading laboratories in SA that issue reports detailing gems in all aspects and give all the information required for accurate pricing. However, this does not detract from the necessity for those involved in trading to be able to make an accurate assessment of the gem themselves, whether buying or selling.

There are also companies that offer short- to medium-term training in this field of expertise in SA. The GIA offers both theoretical online courses in diamonds and coloured stones and practical training in Johannesburg once a year.

Gem Training SA offers an in-depth online and correspondence course on diamonds and an introductory course on coloured gemstones. Bi-monthly practical training is offered that can be undertaken in a number of centres in the country. A course on diamonds specifically for retailers is also offered and can be tailored to suit students’ specific needs. The Gem Lab, based in Cape Town, offers short courses covering diamond and coloured stone identification and grading, as well as jewellery valuation.

To sum up, SA has both the capability and the skilled and experienced personnel to train in the diamond and jewellery industry. What we really need now is for the industry and government to work together so that the resources and skills we have are put to good use and growth opportunities maximised.

SHOWCASING AFRICA’S BEST Jewellex Africa attracts exhibitors and buyers from within SA, African states and international countries. It offers an environment for B2B linkages that result in significant business growth and the integration of new industry participants.

Jewellex Africa offers the buyer a wide variety in terms of merchandise and services available. The Jewellex Committee is a subcommittee of the Jewellery Council of SA (JCSA) board and comprises JCSA members representing various stakeholders of the local jewellery industry.

The three-day event has established a reputation for being the premier showcase for South African manufacturers and distributors. By growing Jewellex into Jewellex Africa, the JCSA aims to expand its offering to include neighbouring countries and international exhibitors, acknowledging that SA is part of a global market. The core purpose of this vision is to assist the South African jewellery industry to grow and create jobs, as well as earn foreign exchange.

Lorna Lloyd, CEO of the JCSA, says there are several interesting factors that make Jewellex Africa different. Firstly, it aims to provide a platform where key players in the local market can exhibit their creations under one roof, as well as do business and network, thus creating a jewellery community.

Additionally, Jewellex Africa is one of the longest-running expos in the country, having started over 40 years ago at the former Kine Centre in downtown Johannesburg, where manufacturers and wholesalers exhibited their wares on trestle tables. As the event

has grown in size and reputation over the years, numerous venues have been used.

The main aim of the event is to showcase new merchandise lines and the most exclusive and extensive product ranges of watches, clocks, fine jewellery, pearls and precious stones, jewellery packaging, machinery, accessories and services available to the local and international retail and wholesale jewellery industry. The event attracts around 2 000 trade visitors.

“One of the main objectives of Jewellex is to become the trading hub of Africa, giving other countries an opportunity to see

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what the continent has to offer in one space,” says Lloyd. “It also aims to provide a secure trading platform for product distribution into and out of Africa.”

Jewellex Africa 2019 is scheduled to take place from 5-7 October at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.

One of the main objectives of Jewellex is to become the trading hub of Africa, giving other countries an opportunity to see what the continent has to offer in one space. It also aims to provide a secure trading platform for product distribution into and out of Africa.

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BEAUTIFYING ITS WEARER Many African cultures emphasise appearance and therefore jewellery. Influencing the materials used in the production of African jewellery are cultural differences and resource availability, with jewellery appreciated for its material properties, patterns or inherent symbolism.

A married woman may accumulate beaded necklaces as she ages, with each new piece reflecting her culture through its shape, patterns and colours. Within other societies, a woman’s age, marital status or even whether she has borne a son can be ascertained by observing her beaded jewellery.

However, in all cultures, jewellery is also loved for the way it beautifies its wearer.

Jewellery was the earliest trade medium between Africa and Asia, with cowrie shells used as money. The shape of these shells caused them to be associated with a woman’s spirituality and fertility, and belts and necklaces produced with the shells were used in religious ceremonies.

Tribal jewellery has been an integral part of African culture through the ages and is used in dancing, religious rituals, as a sign of wealth and status, as a form of currency, as burial offerings and for personal adornment. In this regard, ancient Egyptian royalty wore ostrich shell necklaces to symbolise their status, while a Ghanaian groom traditionally gives his bride a beaded belt on their wedding day which she continues wearing afterwards to denote her marital status.

In a piece written for the Yale-Newhaven Teachers’ Institute, educator Lucille Camera states that African jewellery is not just ornamental, as in each ethnic group, rituals and religion play a major role. Pieces are worn for reasons ranging from aesthetics to identification within the society and culture, while climate has a significant role in dictating the materials used in the jewellery’s production.

“African culture places great emphasis on appearance and, in turn, jewellery, with

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Africans having long utilised whatever materials are at hand to create pieces of decoration. Beaded jewellery can show the unique identity of each culture, while the patterns and colours of jewellery provide a window into the various African cultures and traditions,” writes Camera.

This is evident in the individual and diverse patterns and shapes of the beaded jewellery worn by the East African Maasai and Samburu communities, who use basic materials of tiny glass or porcelain beads.

Camera says most of the beadwork and beaded jewellery in eastern and southern Africa is worn by all social ranks. However, in the Yoruba culture of Nigeria and Cameroon, wearing beadwork is reserved for royalty.

In the kingdom of Benin in the southern Nigerian tropical rainforests, the oba or king rules over the life and death of his subjects, while members of his household mark special occasions by wearing hip ornaments

Beadwork creates employment for many women and greater independence for their families, but more informally, African bead workshops provide women in their communities with the opportunity to discuss their social expectations, the value of education, family planning and HIV/Aids prevention.

made of brass. For the Yoruba, ornaments are worn as protection against evil spirits.

Camera says the community still believes the buried ancient glass beads that belonged to the chiefs and kings of the region grow like plants on the ground and are worth their weight in gold – a belief that prompted 14th-century blacksmiths to create their own clay beads, of which replicas are still produced.

In Mali, the Dogon live in the Bandiagara escarpment, a row of cliffs running parallel to the Niger River and reaching more than 600 m. Their habitat protects this farming community from attack and, according to Camera, their tradition is presented as a network of man-made objects and beliefs linked to the powers of mythology. Simple jewellery pieces constructed from iron and copper alloy each hold significance for real and mystical ancestors: a dugo necklace comprises a series of rings and spirals, each having connection to the wearer’s identity, family and group.

The infertile Sahara Desert is reflected in the jewellery produced by the nomadic Tuareg tribe and the Moors, both descendants of the Berbers, the indigenous people of North Africa west of the Nile Valley. Fiercely independent, the Tuareg are renowned for gold and silver jewellery design that is geometric, bold and symmetrical. However, the tribe prefer creating from silver, which is understood as the Holy Prophet’s metal.

Their jewellery is used in trade for food and cloth, while rings are exchanged between the sexes as a sign of affection.

Camera writes that the Tuareg Cross, in particular, which is handed down from father to son at puberty, is made up of silver and represents the four corners of the world.

“Because one does not know where or when one will die, it is important to be wearing this cross at all times,” she explains.

Jewellery is also handed down from mother to daughter as part of a dowry.

Unlike the Tuareg, the Moors intermarried with people from the west Savannah and later the Arabs, widening the design diversity and creating a larger variety of jewellery in the Sahara Desert. Camera

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writes that jewellery represents capital to the desert-dwellers and is vital for the salt trade from Arabia and Europe.

Annually the nomads unite to allow their camels to graze on the salt which surfaces on the grass after the August and September rains – and during this time, the communities trade jewellery. Young women wear anklets to attract young men and the Moorish girls wear these so-called jabo until their first child is born.

Large numbers of these beads are still found in modern-day Ghana and have become highly-prized pieces of African jewellery. Ghana, formerly referred to as the Gold Coast, has used this precious metal in its jewellery design and culture for decades, with legend even claiming that the king’s clothes were sprinkled with gold dust.

The Bida in northern Nigeria produce unique necklaces, bracelets and rings from predominantly recycled glass that originally entered the commercial world as soft drink or beer bottles. Melted in a mud furnace, the molten glass is wrapped around an iron rod to create large, irregularly-shaped beads.

“The rich tradition of African jewellery is embedded in the culture of traditional life. It is not simply to enhance one’s appearance,” says African Collection MD Louise Littlewood on the company website, www.africancollection.com.au.

However, while acknowledging that these traditions date back to the Stone Age, given the discovery of jewellery and other similar objects in graves and household sites from that era, Littlewood says African beadwork and beaded jewellery have relatively recent origins. They developed with the access to imported European beads and curios as trade items and since then, bead-making and working

into beaded jewellery have become “vital components of African life and cultures by enhancing rituals and ceremonial dress”.

“Without these traditions today, African costume jewellery and beadwork might not exist, which would be a great loss. Beadwork creates employment for many women and greater independence for their families, but more informally, African bead workshops provide women in their communities with the opportunity to discuss their social expectations, the value of education, family planning and HIV/Aids prevention,” she says.

Put differently, according to the Kenyan permanent mission to the United Nations (www.kenyamission.ch), each piece of African jewellery is “an imaginary journey through the rituals and culture of an African tribe. These unique items capture the mystery and fashion of Africa.”

Within Kenyan society, the Maasai use decorative beading and jewellery to emphasise social status; the Samburu place significance on physical beauty and adornment, especially among their warriors, who take great care of their physical appearance, using hairstyling and ochre body painting, while the Turkana people are meticulous about decorating their bodies and personal objects, including ostrich egg water-holders, wrist knives and clubs.

Other northern Kenyan nomadic tribes, such as the Boran, Oromo and Gabbra, extensively decorate functional items such as water gourds, stools and neck pillows.

“Owning a piece of jewellery is akin to owning a world of culture and history in its own beautiful form. Even though there’s history and meaning behind each piece, it’s the art in the jewellery that grabs the attention of most collectors,” says Littlewood.

Modern African jewellery designs remain true to their historic values and meanings with both old and new pieces displaying common themes, namely a couple, a woman and child, a male with either a weapon or an animal and an outsider or a stranger.

Historians indicate that these themes represent different elements of African culture and reveal the importance of each piece of jewellery, which in turn contributes to its inherent value and the sense of individualism sought by art-lovers and collectors.

“Owning one of these pieces provides hope, wisdom and well-being for its owner,” says Littlewood.

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SA MINT’S FITTING TRIBUTE

TO MADIBA

AFTER 25 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY The SA Mint, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the SA Reserve Bank (SARB), has unveiled the last edition in the “Life of a Legend – Nelson Mandela” Protea collectable coin series. The 2019 range pays tribute to the Republic’s first democratically elected President and global icon’s legacy.

The “Life of a Legend – Nelson Mandela” theme was first introduced in 2013, representing a different chapter of Nelson Mandela’s life on each year’s coin issue.

It has over the years chronicled Madiba’s childhood, education, arrival in Johannesburg, fight for justice, struggle against apartheid’s stranglehold and, ultimately, his 27year incarceration and eventual release from Robben Island.

Mandela brought his pragmatism and generosity in life to leadership, paving the way for a peaceful transition for all South Africans from apartheid’s bitter past to a sprightly and robust democracy.

Reflecting on this final edition, Tumi Tsehlo, the SA Mint’s Managing Director, says: “Mandela’s legacy, the extraordinary lessons he holds for the ages and the reason he stands head and shoulders above every leader of his generation, are that he showed the world that the entire edifice of apartheid could be dismantled with gratuitous generosity of heart.

“It is befitting for a man of his stature that his legacy is preserved for posterity, just like the gift of democracy. As we mark 25 years of that democracy, the SA Mint

is proud to present these last coins in the ‘Life of a Legend’ range.”

The R25 (1 oz) gold coin represents the year 1994, when Mandela was elected as the first President of a free and democratic SA. The heart of the coin design features a silhouetted profile of Mandela surrounded by a decorative pattern. Within the silhouette, a portrait of him is depicted with the Union Buildings in the background. The quotation, “Ours is a vision of a just and democratic South Africa in which all its people will enjoy a full and rewarding life”, appears along the outer edge of the coin.

The design of the R5 (1/10 oz) gold coin features an elderly Madiba and his famous words: “It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.” The denomination, mass and metal value of the coin complete the reverse design of the gold coins.

Both the R1 sterling silver proof and R1 sterling silver uncirculated coin depict a smiling Madiba holding his grandchild. A paisley pattern, reminiscent of the shirts he loved to wear, was chosen for this design. The quotation, “The spirit of ubuntu – that profound African sense that we are human only through the humanity of other human beings”, is featured on the reverse, together with the denomination, mass and metal value of the coin.

The common obverse of both the gold and silver coins depicts Mandela surrounded by a wreath of king proteas, as well as the figures “2019” and the words “South Africa”.

The coins are available individually, and in a set of three, comprising the 1 oz and 1/10 oz gold coins and the sterling silver proof coin. The special-edition launch set, which comes in custom packaging and comprises privy mark 1 oz and privy mark 1/10 oz gold coins, is also available, as is a sterling silver proof coin with a specially designed sterling silver medallion that shows on the obverse Madiba’s dates of birth and death, as well as the name “Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela”, together with the values and personality traits associated with him. The reverse features an image of him with more values, standards and ideals.

While Mandela served only one term as the country’s President, he remained active, seeking peace and social justice in the country and around the world even after leaving office. The former statesman established a number of organisations, including the influential Nelson Mandela Foundation and The Elders, an independent group of senior public figures committed to addressing global challenges and easing human suffering.

Towards the end of his presidency, Mandela became a vocal supporter of HIV/Aids awareness, the fight against stigmatisation of those living with the virus and the need to protect their dignity.

Nelson Mandela passed away at the age of 95 on 5 December 2013. However, his legacy and place in history remain imperishable.

“The ‘Life of a Legend’ theme is a school in the value of charm, respect, kindness and pragmatism, all of which Mandela used to overwhelming political effect. Democracy was his dream and his legacy is our gift,” says Tsehlo.

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LIST OF AFRICAN COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES This is a list of African countries and territories, including the respective capitals, currencies, population, GDP per capita, gross national income per capita and imports. Dependencies and disputed territories are listed with a blue background.

POPULATION (THOUSANDS)

LAND AREA (THOUSANDS OF KM2)

POPULATION DENSITY (POP / KM2)

GDP BASED ON PPP VALUATION (US$ MILLION)

GDP PER CAPITA (PPP VALUATION, US$)

ANNUAL REAL GDP GROWTH (AVERAGE OVER 2008-2016)

Algeria

40 376

2 382

17

609 394

15 093

3,2

Angola

25 831

1 247

21

187 257

7 249

4,3

Benin

11 167

115

97

24 312

2 177

4,7

Botswana

2 304

582

4

36 505

15 846

3,8

Burkina Faso

18 634

274

68

32 985

1 770

6,4

Burundi

11 553

28

415

7 892

683

3,0

Cabo Verde

527

4

131

3 583

6 799

2,5

Cameroon

23 924

475

50

77 237

3 228

4,3

Central African Republic

4 998

623

8

3 206

641

-0,1

Chad

14 497

1 284

11

30 587

2 110

4,1

Comoros

807

2

434

1 259

1 560

2,3

Congo

4 741

342

14

30 272

6 385

3,8

Congo, Dem Rep

79 723

2 345

34

66 014

828

6,1

Côte d’Ivoire

23 254

322

72

87 120

3 746

5,9

Djibouti

900

23

39

3 345

3 718

5,5

Egypt*

93 384

1 001

93

1 105 039

11 833

3,8

Equatorial Guinea

870

28

31

31 769

36 533

-0,4

At 216 metres (709 feet), the Bloukrans Bridge (which is located in the Western Cape province in South Africa) is the highest commercial natural bungee-jump spot in the world.

ANGOLA

AFRICAN COUNTRY

Luanda is the largest city in Angola and the country’s capital city. It was recently voted the most expensive city in Africa for expatriates. The city has a sophisticated culture, causing it to be dubbed the “Paris of Africa”.

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Many elephants at the Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique are lacking one distinguishable feature that elephants usually have: tusks. Researchers believe the heavy presence of poaching has led elephants here to evolve without tusks, so their human predators have no reason to kill them and steal their tusks for ivory.

The Eye of the Sahara is a prominent circular feature in the Sahara near Ouadane, west central Mauritania.

From space, this natural curiosity forms a distinct and unmistakable bull’s eye that once served as a geographical landmark for early astronauts as they passed over the Sahara.

AFRICAN COUNTRY

POPULATION (THOUSANDS)

LAND AREA (THOUSANDS OF KM2)

POPULATION DENSITY (POP/ KM2)

GDP BASED ON PPP VALUATION (US$ MILLION)

GDP PER CAPITA (PPP VALUATION, US$)

ANNUAL REAL GDP GROWTH (AVERAGE OVER 2008-2016)

Eritrea

5 352

118

46

9 169

1 713

3,2

Ethiopia*

101 853

1 104

92

174 742

1 716

9,7

Gabon

1 763

268

7

36 218

20 542

4,5

Gambia

2 055

11

182

3 387

1 648

3,6

Ghana

28 033

239

118

120 786

4 309

6,6

Guinea

12 947

246

53

16 084

1 242

3,0

Guinea-Bissau

1 888

36

52

2 851

1 510

3,9

Kenya

47 251

580

81

152 735

3 232

5,3

Lesotho

2 160

30

71

6 019

2 786

4,4

Liberia

4 615

111

41

3 881

841

4,7

Libya

6 330

1 760

4

90 892

14 359

-2,3

Madagascar

24 916

587

42

37 491

1 505

2,7

Malawi

17 750

118

150

21 227

1 196

5,2

Mali

18 135

1 240

15

38 085

2 100

4,4

Mauritania

4 166

1 031

4

16 710

4 010

3,6

Mauritius

1 277

2

626

25 849

20 235

3,7

Morocco

34 817

447

78

282 784

8 122

3,9

Mozambique

28 751

799

36

35 313

1 228

6,6

Namibia

2 514

824

3

27 035

10 754

4,0

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AFRICAN COUNTRY

POPULATION (THOUSANDS)

LAND AREA (THOUSANDS OF KM2)

POPULATION DENSITY (POP / KM2)

GDP BASED ON PPP VALUATION (US$ MILLION)

GDP PER CAPITA (PPP VALUATION, US$)

ANNUAL REAL GDP GROWTH (AVERAGE OVER 2008-2016)

Niger

20 715

1 267

16

20 266

978

5,9

Nigeria

186 988

924

202

1 088 938

5 824

4,8

Rwanda

11 883

26

451

21 970

1 849

7,2

São Tomé and Principe

194

1

202

694

3 573

5,0

Senegal

15 589

197

79

39 717

2 548

4,7

Seychelles

97

0,460

211

2 608

26 877

4,1

Sierra Leone

6 592

72

91

10 636

1 613

5,0

Somalia

11 079

638

17

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South Africa

54 979

1 219

45

736 325

13 393

1,7

South Sudan

12 733

620

21

20 884

1 640

-6,0

Sudan

41 176

1 886

22

176 304

4 282

3,6

Swaziland

1 304

17

75

11 061

8 482

1,5

Tanzania

55 155

947

58

150 633

2 731

6,6

Togo

7 497

57

132

11 609

1 548

4,5

Tunisia

11 375

164

70

130 831

11 501

2,2

Uganda

40 323

242

167

84 925

2 106

6,0

Zambia

16 717

753

22

65 174

3 899

5,9

Zimbabwe

15 967

391

41

28 326

1 774

3,1

Note: * For Egypt and Ethiopia, fiscal year July (n-1)/June (n).

Sources: United Nations, Department of Economic & Social Affairs, Population Division, World Population Prospects: The 2015 Revision.

AfDB Statistics Department, various domestic authorities and AfDB estimates.

Sierra Leone is home to a giant snail called the Ghana Snail. It usually reaches 18 cm in length and 9 cm in width. The biggest on record have reached 30 cm in length and 15 cm in width.

Freddie Mercury, the late frontman vocalist and songwriter of rock band Queen, was born in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

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PNEUMA ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE – LEADERS IN JEWELLERY MANUFACTURING TRAINING A2, 1st Floor, Crowthorne Centre, Corner Arthur & Main Roads, Kyalami, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa Tel: +27 11 702 1462/1891 | E-mail: info@pneumaacademy.co.za | Website: www.pneumaacademy.co.za

JEWELLERY MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA BORN IN AFRICA JEWELLERY COLLECTIONS 2017

Well entrenched in the Kimberley Process with a strong

South Africa is recognised around the world as the land

legislative framework and controls, the product is manu-

of gold, platinum and diamonds. From the historical

factured in an ethical business and socially responsible

town of Barberton in Mpumalanga, where the first gold

manner, giving the buyer peace of mind and added value to

was discovered, to the Merensky Reef – the largest

the conscientious consumer.

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

SHOWCASE COLLECTION

mining history is well known and respected.

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

With the discoveries made at the Cradle of Humankind,

This listing, which forms part of the AFRICAN Odyssey

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

publication, should once again be considered a meeting

its celebrated diversity. Similarly, the culture of adornment

point between South African jewellery production and

in precious metals in South Africa dates back over 1 000

its distribution around the world.

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

THE JEWELLERY

a thriving international trade in ivory and gold with Egypt,

All jewellery is manufactured by members of the

China and India.

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

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

BIA

mineral wealth our country has to offer. The ranges of

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

jewellery, manufactured from virgin metals, reflect the

Council’s vision to establish South Africa as the

diversity of our cultures born of the common origin of the

jewellery trading hub of Africa and actively encourages

South African soil.

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

THE INDUSTRY Our well-established jewellery industry has built a

Dave Newman

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

JMASA Chairman

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

BORN IN AFRICA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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