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Developing our local © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORKdesign talent for theglobal jewellery market. 2 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 For more inspiration from our talented local designers visit www.angloamericanplatinum.com
years MOKORO CRAFTS CONTENTS offers a stunning collection of his and hers handmade, adjustable, page 5JEWELLER’S NETWORK IS CELEBRATING! gold and silver DEVELOPING LOCAL TALENT FOR THE GLOBAL MARKET ELEPHANT KNOT page 7b y A n g l o P l a t i n u m BRACELETS MILESTONES CONTACT page 17b y M e t a l C o n c e n t r a t o r s Austen Kinsley DE BEERS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT +27 (0)72 8088334 | [email protected] page 23FOR DIAMOND BENEFICIATORS STAND OF THE YEAR 2017 page 25b y P r o t e a D i a m o n d s OLD SCHOOL WISDOM IN THE DIGITAL AGE bpyageC 3P1M FELDSPAR bpaygeA3G5L CAN TIMELESS BEAUTY REALLY BE CAPTURED BY THIS TIMELESS MEDIUM? page 39b y M a r k H o r t o n SA’S FIRST FREE ARTISANAL TRAINING CENTRE page 43b y V u k a n i U b u n t u SPINEL, THE MASQUERADER UNVEILED bpaygeA4T5G TANZANITE page 48b y J . P . P . E3 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 Publisher: Member of: JEWELLERS’ NETWORK PUBLICATIONS The Jewellers’ Network Directory The Definitive Directory of information, also available online. Jewel Trader The most widely distributed trade publication, also available on online. Jewel Trader Online Our Digital Magazine, also available online. Tel:(+27) 10 030 0888 / Fax: (+27) 86 508 5705 Website: www.jewellersnetwork.co.za Email: [email protected] Postal Address: PO Box 525, Fourways North, 2086 Design: Yuppiestudios Print: Jetline www.yuppiestudios.co.za www.jetline.co.za No editorial matter or information published in Jewel Trader may be reproduced in any form without the prior consent of the publisher. The publisher accepts no responsibility, liability or obligation of any statement, photograph or illustration appearing in the advertisements. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information published in this publication, however, the publisher cannot accept responsibility for any omissions or errors, or for any consequences arising there from.
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FEATURED ARTICLE JEWELLERS’ NETWORK IS CELEBRATING! years of connecting inspiration globally5 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 YEARS AGO, WISHES FROM OUR AN IDEA WAS BORN. FORMER PUBLISHER “Years on, we have evolved from “ A big congratulations to you Sancia just a l ea f l et a n d b l ossom ed i nt o a n and to your team, celebrating 21 years to esteemed publication and Definitive Jewellers’ Network! Directory. You picked up the baton several years ago A company specializing in connecting and built up the company as the undisputed inspiration globally and networking B2B business-maker for the whole industry. The Diamond, Jewellery and Watch Industry. The Jewellers’ Network Directory is now an industry establishment and the true ‘bible’ of An enormous thanks to our suppliers. The Directory and Jewel Trader are marvelous team for their unwavering looking better than ever. co mmi t m en t t o g rowi ng ou r b u si n e s s Well done! from strength to strength. To all our Advert i ser’ s a n d Sub scri b ers f or t h e i r I can’t believe it’s been 21 years since the 1st faith and support. Edition back in 1996…. So much has changed in the industry and all around us. And We look forward to continuing building Jewellers’ Network was there throughout. our brand, which is driven by our p assion f or crea t i v i t y a nd ex ceedi n g I’m excited and look in anticipation to see expectations. what Jewellers’ Network will bring us in the years to come. Sancia All the best and Mazal Tov. Current Publisher Neriel Hurwitz Former Publisher
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FEATURED ARTICLE THE WINNERS OF THE 18TH ANNUAL PLATAFRICA 2017 JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING COMPETITION WERE ANNOUNCED ON 2 NOVEMBER, DURING A CEREMONY HOSTED BY ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM AT THEATRE ON THE TRACK IN KYALAMI. THE COMPETITION WAS PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH PLATINUM GUILD INTERNATIONAL (PGI) INDIA AND METAL CONCENTRATORS. BRENDON CLOETE CHRIS GRIFFITH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ANGLO BMC FINE JEWELLERY AMERICAN PLATINUM WITH THE WINNERS OF THE 2017 PLATAFRICA AWARDS, ANKE VAN DER LINDEN, Survival Kit STUDENT AND APPRENTICE CATEGORY (LEFT), AND ULANDIE JONAS, PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY.7 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 MAGDA NIEMAN & Ulandie Jonas from Uwe ABRAM MATHABATHA NIEMAN JEWELLERS Koetter Jewellers won the professional category with Inner Strength her piece themed “The Family Bond”. DEVELOPING LOCAL TALENT Nihal Shah from Vijay Shah Jewellery FOR THE GLOBAL (2nd), Magda Nieman & Abram MARKET Mathabatha of Nieman Jewellers (3rd) and Brandon Cloete from BMC Fine Jewellery (4th) were the runners up. Anke van der Linden from the Durban University of Technology won first place in the student and apprentice category for her piece “Undulation”. The runners up were Fraser Schenck from Tshwane University of Technology (2nd), Joanne van den Berg from Cape Peninsula University of Technology (3rd) and Craig Welgemoed from Cape Peninsula University of Technology (4th). Anglo American Platinum CEO, Chris Griffith said: “We are proud to be able to showcase the top design talent in South Africa.
ULANDIE JONAS The target market for the 2017UWE KOETTER JEWELLERS competition was Indian millennials, and this year’s winners will again T he Family Bond be invited to India as part of Anglo American Platinum and PGI India’sPlatAfrica forms an integral part “Bold Minimalism” was the overarching collaboration to participate in PGI © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORKof our vision of developing and theme of the competition and aimed India’s design sourcing processbuilding the platinum jewellery to pair timeless platinum with on-trend for pieces for the growing Indianindustry, and driving platinum as design – curated elements, pared jewellery market.the jewellery metal of choice. The down, simplified; each one considered,competition has over the past 18 courageous and meaningful, a simple The judging panel was composedyears enabled hundreds of local expression of love. The theme looked to of Kirtikumar Devjee: Kirti Jewellers;jewellery designers to work in minimalism as a stance against excess, Pallavi Sharma: Platinum Guildplatinum and develop skills and it dared to be bold with designs that International, India; Charlotte Crosse:expertise for the global market.” stand out from a sea of clutter. Metal Concentrators; and Thomas Kapo: Akapo Jewels. The panel was drawn from the jewellery trade, academia and design industry who brought their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm and expertise to the process. The jewellery pieces were scored on five criteria: theme, design, originality, wearability and workmanship. The judging process was managed independently of the management of the awards to ensure a balanced, fair and objective judging assessment, and the judging process was structured to achieve these aims. An internal auditor oversaw the adjudication process to ensure transparency. 8 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017
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17 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 FEATURED ARTICLE Milestones Milestones are meant to be celebrated in style and thus Metal Concentrators would like to congratulate Jewellers’ Network on their 21st birthday. The jewellery industry has gone through some tough times in the last couple of years and it is wonderful to see that your publication is still making a difference. Metal Concentrators has had some of its own milestones in the last two years. MetCon contributes to the development of the South African manufacturing and retail industry and has focussed on uplifting the industry with the inspirational stories of successful jewellers. More recently, the Permit Drive 2018 has been launched to assist jewellers to get their licences to operate in order. The latest video recordings of conversations with our Jewellers will be posted soon. Product development and improved quality has also been a focus to ensure that customers get the best value for their hard-earned money and this will continue to be emphasised by MetCon as we co-operate with Anglo American Platinum to educate, train and finance jewellers to move into the platinum sector. For MetCon it is important to demonstrate our continued support to the jewellery industry and our support of a publication like Jewellers’ Network is one avenue.
“ Metal Concentrators SA (Pty) Ltd is © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORK a leader in the field of refining and supplying precious metals in South Africa, 18 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 and has earned a reputation for being an industry trend setter and an ongoing source of inspiration and technical support for jewellery manufacturers throughout the country. CONTACT US GAUTENG: (012) 000-4440 CAPE TOWN: (021) 510-0770 DURBAN: (083) 600-2210 [email protected] www.metcon.co.za
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The latest addition to the ORION line of micro pulse arc weldersThe Orion mPulse 30 welder SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORK (valid while stocks last) R 36000.00 plus VAT (includes Microscope and arm) R 27000.00 plus VAT (without microscope and arm ) APPLICATIONS • Ring resizing • Filling Porosity • Seam Welding • Clasp Repair • Earring Posts • Eyeglass Repair • Metal SculptingThe Orion 150s The Orion 100c 20 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017The Orion 150s is a powerful addition to the Orion line The Orion 100c is the most compact micro pulse-arcof pulse-arc welding technology. Like all Orion welders, welding system available for the jewelry market. Thisthe Orion 150s features a touch screen interface that model was designed and developed to meet the needsstreamlines and simplifies the welding process – allowing of the market with a smaller footprint to save benchusers to do more and to work more efficiently. Users have space, an easy-to-use touch screen interface for quickmany features available to them including high-frequency access and adjustments of welding parameters, a high-agitation for added penetration and weld strength, weld frequency agitation option for additional penetration, andignition options for precise timing control, fully updateable all at a low initial cost to help with every jeweler’s bottomand upgradeable software options, tack mode (resistance line. The Orion 100c is a user friendly system that allows youwelding) for temporary placement or permanent fusion to become proficient at welding within minutes.welding, and more. The Orion 150s offers a powerfulwelding system in an easy-to-use package. Lipman & Son your jewellery technology partner Address: 65 Wale Street, Cape Town, 8001, South AfricaTel: +27 21 424 3371 • Fax: +27 21 424 6829 • www.lipmanson.co.za
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FEATURED ARTICLE DE BEERS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR DIAMOND BENEFICIATORS Year 2 At De Beers, the concept of THE PROJECT The intention is to change “Building Forever” describes the perceptions, prove that barriers commitment to creating a lasting The holistic development to entry can be overcome, build positive legacy, both through its approach of the project seeks sustainable businesses that will own activities and by working to optimise interventions in all live long into the future. in partnership with others to aspects of the diamond pipeline find solutions to some of the from rough diamond purchasing, Business incubator specialists, most significant challenges we state of the art manufacturing to Raizcorp, have been working with collectively face. marketing and distribution. the five selected enterprises since January 2016, providing training in In order to facilitate the growth Diamond cutting and polishing is business skills and entrepreneurial and transformation of the South a science, an art, a passion – the development. All 5 companies African diamond industry, De turning of an ancient resource graduated from their first year Beers has embarked on the into something truly brilliant. The of the programme, recording Enterprise Development Project project gives South Africans the significant business growth during for Diamond Beneficiators. opportunity to play their part the period. in unlocking the beauty and everlasting value from their most precious natural resource.23 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 GRADUATION FROM YEAR 1 OF THE RAIZCORP DIAMOND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: (FROM L TO R) THOKO ZWANE (THOKO’S DIAMONDS), ZIPHO DLAMINI (THOKO’S DIAMONDS), MOLEFI LETSIKI (MOLEFI LETSIKI DIAMOND HOLDINGS), FRANK AUGER (DE BEERS – PROJECT MANAGER), JO MATHOLE (KWAME DIAMONDS), MUNIRAH DESAI (DIAMONDS AFRICA), KEALEBOGA PULE (NUNGU DIAMONDS)
THE PROJECT MEMBERSMolefi Letsiki Diamond Nungu Diamonds - Kwame Diamonds - Thoko’s Diamonds –Holdings - Molefi Letsiki Kealeboga Pule Jo Mathole, Khomotso Thoko Zwane, Zipho“The project has been “My self-confidence and Ramodipa Dlaminireally great for my my business has grown “Consistency of supply is “My (Thoko’s) journeybusiness, opening doors to exponentially in the the key to the growth of started when I becamemarkets with its consistent past eighteen months, any diamond polishing a diamond polisher asand predictable supply. with more yet to follow. company, but the project a teenager in KZN and The journey remains a has also opened doors subsequently starting myRaizcorp has help me see challenging one, but each that we could never have own business at the Velanihow to run a successful day is as rewarding. done as a small company Hive diamond incubator.business by putting on our own.systems in place, have The project has helped The project will enablepolicies, set targets and me develop an overall The assistance we are my business to growwork towards achieving vision for my business and getting will enable us to sustainably and allow methem, ensuring that I build identify potential growth achieve our vision of being to leave a lasting legacya marketable, fundable opportunities. a major international in the industry – a legacyand sustainable business. diamond industry player, that has already begun At Nungu Diamonds our the first to be 100% African with the introduction of mySince the inception of the diamonds no longer only Women owned.” son into the business.”program our business represent ‘a promisehas grown its turnover, of forever’ – they also Diamonds Africa - Munirah Desaistaff and even moved to embody the essence of “The project has allowed me to fulfil my passionnew and bigger premises. a union: a friendship, a and dreams, ignited when I saw my first diamond.I truly believe is just a marriage, companionship,matter of time before we and a link to the related My business is now run in a more systematic, structuredbecome a force to be socio-economic benefits manner, one that will assist in its development andreckoned in the diamond that diamonds bring to future growth.”industry.” my country.” 2017 HONG KONG GEM © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORK AND JEWELLERY SHOW RIGHT: 24 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 JO MATHOLE The Project Members participated at the 2017 (KWAME DIAMONDS) Hong Kong Gem and Jewellery Show held during WITH MR MADODA September. NTSHINGA, SOUTH AFRICAN CONSUL They formed part of the South African Pavilion, aGENERAL, HONG KONG venture jointly sponsored by De Beers and the State Diamond Trader. Participation at such events plays an important role in the marketing and distribution strategy of the project, by giving the Project Members access to the international markets and the opportunity to develop contacts and clients for their polished diamonds. Although trading conditions were tough, with plenty of competition, the Project Members were able to complete sales and identify future potential opportunities. FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT: Abel Madonsela ([email protected])
FEATURED ARTICLE NOT ONLY DOES PROTEA DIAMONDS HAVE A REPUTATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL DIAMONDS AND JEWELLERY; BUT THEY NOW ALSO PROUDLY BOAST THE TROPHY FOR STAND OF THE YEAR 2017. PROTEA DIAMONDS, WHO HAS ATTENDED ALMOST EVERY JEWELLEX SINCE INCEPTION MORE THAN 35 YEARS AGO, WAS PROUD TO HAVE RECEIVED THE AWARD FOR STAND OF THE YEAR AT JEWELLEX 2017. JEWELLERS NETWORK SPEAKS TO DONNA OOSTHUIZEN WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ORGANIZING THE STAND AT THIS YEAR’S SHOW.25 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 Why is it important for Protea The Protea Diamonds stand at the organisers announce that the Diamonds to be present at Jewellex is always impressive. doors will be opening for the Show, Jewellex? Tell us more about the that’s when a complete calmness process of preparing it? comes over you and you really It provides us with an ideal feel so grateful for every person platform to promote our products I am an absolute control freak, who has contributed and helped – not only to our existing clients, I like to know what’s new and to make the Stand and everything but to potential clients as well. It’s trending all the time in Order that goes with it, possible. also a great opportunity for us for me to ensure that Protea to see those existing clients and Diamonds stays updated with the We would like to thank each and build our relationships with them. latest fashion and trends. I enjoy every person who has been a We really enjoy knowing them on seeing different concepts and part of Jewellex and has helped a personal level and helping them ideas from overseas and then us Win the Award for Stand Of grow. Not only do we help our planning and implementing it to The Year 2017. Our Company clients grow, without them, we as compliment Protea Diamonds has undergone some changes a Company cannot grow either. and our clients. Preparation for throughout the year and we are Jewellex starts in March. The so so proud to be where we are Why is it important for process is quite complex therefore; today. We can say with comfort buyers to visit your stand the more time we have to plan, that we have the best team who is at Jewellex? the better for us. A tremendous loyal and dedicated and that our amount of thought, research, Products are of the best quality Jewellex brings together like- planning and deciding on the and pricing in the market. minded individuals. If a buyer’s jewellery ranges we display goes interested in purchasing, this is into it, among many other things. Thank you to the Jewellery the perfect opportunity for them Our Plans are drawn up and ready Council for the Award and for to explore their options. It is very in May and that’s when the “fun” each and every person who has important for buyers to visit our (stress) starts. When we’re in the complimented or congratulated stand, not only because we offer final stages of preparing our stand us on our Stand and Products. Trending Jewellery at unbeatable a day or two before the show We look forward to growing and prices, but we also have the best starts, adrenaline, excitement, expanding our horizons even Complimentary Goodie Bags for nervousness and everything kicks further. our clients;-) in. When everything is ready and JHB: 011 484 7205 | CPT: 021 424 2002
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Munirah Desai | (011) 413-2469 | (074) 567-4545 © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ [email protected] | Krugersdorp, Mogale City, 1750 28 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 ESTABLISHED IN 2004, THOKO’S DIAMONDS IS ONE OF THE LEADING, BLACK OWNED DIAMOND CUTTING AND POLISHING COMPANIES IN SOUTH AFRICA. We specialise in: Rough diamonds • Polished diamonds • Round diamonds • Fancy cuts Choice cuts • Diamond Cutting • Diamonds polishing • Diamond Trading TEL: +27 11 334 4571 | EMAIL: [email protected] / [email protected] ADDRESS: Office 102E First floor, S.A Diamond Centre Building, 225 Main Street, Johannesburg www.thokosdiamonds.co.za
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No order is too small! © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORK The same team, same service and great quality that you’ve 30 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 come to know… Richard, Nicole, Shoes & Natasha are here to supply you with all your diamond needs. At Ramsden Diamonds we stock a variety of certified goods and a vast range of smalls, fancy shapes and fancy coloured diamonds at competitive prices. All our smalls are hand-calibrated with care and we deliver throughout Gauteng & courier country-wide. You’re welcome to pop by for a cup of coffee in our new office on the 4th Floor, West Wing, 27 Ridge Road, Parktown. If you have any enquiries or if you’d like us to add you to our mailing list to receive our stocklists and pricelists please email or call us.011 484 0576 • 011 484 0578 • [email protected] • [email protected]
FEATURED ARTICLE OLD SCHOOL WISDOM IN THE DIGITAL AGE BY WE CHAT TO CPM CLIENT CHRISTINE FURNER ABOUT HER COMMITMENT TO SERVING CUSTOMERS AND HER PRINCIPLED, “OLD SCHOOL” BUSINESS PHILOSOPHIES.31 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 Christine Furner has been She had discovered a career she In the early days of the store she loved and it skyrocketed: overseas placed an advert or two in the in business for 36 years, products from a Zimbabwean local paper, but has long since and while you’d expect the supplier were promptly added to abandoned that ‘hit and miss’ wealth of knowledge that their local stock, and they built up approach in favour of spending accompanies this much a sales team of 12. This business money directly on her customers. experience, her eagerness flourished until Christine’s husband Giving out a surprise discount or to share it is just one was transferred to Durban, which freebie (like a watch battery) is an characteristic that makes presented the opportunity for a unexpected touch that delights the her story remarkable. new partnership with her overseas customer, turning them into supplier. Christine’s keen eye for loyal fans. Christine Furner has been in business fashionable pieces was fine-tuned for 36 years, and while you’d expect by the volume of sales they were While they do handle a lot of the wealth of knowledge that making, and soon she was jet engagement rings, all 5 in-house accompanies this much experience, setting around the globe to source manufacturing jewellers focus her eagerness to share it is just bulk orders. It was only a matter of on listening to the unique needs one characteristic that makes her time before her experience would of each customer and delivering story remarkable. What may be naturally lead her to expand into bespoke pieces to spec rather than most surprising though, is how her manufacturing. specialising in a particular signature business continues to boom in this style or product. economic climate, with no online In 1997 a store was secured in presence, and no advertising. Durban North and is still Forever’s Christine does enjoy handling home to this day. The mixed retail / unusual requests that other jewellers Christine’s professional journey manufacturing premises came with don’t want to take on due to time began in Johannesburg in 1981, a less than savoury reputation, which constraints or profit margins. These where as a shy housewife and Christine turned around though satisfied clients are worth their weight mother of 3 young kids, she decided her honest and generous conduct. in gold (or referrals, as the case may she wanted a financial pursuit to Her priorities have always been to be). It goes without saying that all expand her horizons and supplement operate with absolute transparency pieces are crafted beautifully and as the family income. and fairness. Impeccable record happy clients show these off, word- keeping put clients at ease, confident of-mouth recommendations keep the An invitation to a jewellery party that every bit of gold they handed business running at capacity. changed her life. Here was a product over was either used or returned. that seemed to sell itself, and one Forever’s clientele range from the she could comfortably handle But the approach that really set highest to the lowest echelons of while her children were at school. her apart was the time, effort and society, and going the extra mile She recalls cold calling as “terrifying”, money invested in her customers. for every one of them has paid but after just three months of literally She notes that “you can’t always win”, dividends. This old-school approach going door-to-door and hosting but she tries her best to never let to caring deeply about people, and her own parties, Christine became anyone walk out the door unhappy. a focus on her principles rather than business partners with the woman For Christine, the basics of good shiny digital-age marketing tactics is who had only recently hired her. business comprise of serving patrons the keystone of Christine’s success. impeccably cross the counter and pricing her goods and services fairly.
“She laughs easily: \"I'm old fashioned, you see!\"She simply hasn’t needed to invest “You get to know your customers Don’t bite off more than you can © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORKtime or money to set up digital and your type of customers. If the chew, make sure your business fitschannels like Facebook or even a wrong kind of person comes in you your lifestyle and your capacity 32 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017website. She treats her staff as she can pick them out so easily.” for stress. It takes time to becomewould want to be treated, including established and learn to put alllittle touches like cake and balloons “Unless you’re in a shopping centre, the systems of a jewellery shopat birthdays, giving them all public keep only lower value items in the in place.”holidays off, and avoiding stress or windows – your true customersasking them to work overtime unless know what you have.” ASK FOR HELP:it’s an emergency. The biggest challenges Forever “Tertiary education teaches you howIn 2017, as entrepreneurs feel Jewellers suffered were all related to design and make jewellery but notthe pressure to be on every new to crime. In the messiest incident a how to deal with customers, quoteplatform that pops up, this is a timely safe was blown across the workshop customers, and all the little tricksand important reminder that success and through workbenches and desks, that make things run smoothly.”is built with solid business practices, but the most dramatic one almostnot just Instagram followers. cost Christine the business as the Find a business mentor who is insurance company covered only a willing to share their knowledge.Christine’s tips for fraction of the replacement valueyoung jewellers: of her entire gold box, since the NEVER GO INTO DEBT: theft didn’t fit any of their categoryKNOW YOUR CUSTOMER AND definitions. Forever Jewellers pay everyOPERATE WITH HONESTY AND account they can immediately.INTEGRITY: She considers crime to be the They don’t owe anybody anything and single biggest challenge facing everything in the shop is paid for.“Treat them like friends and serve the industry.them well and they will keep coming “Debt can kill your business. If youback, send you referrals, and you’ll EXPAND SLOWLY: owe money or have consignmentnever have to spend a cent on stock, and something goes wrongadvertising. Don’t be greedy. As far Christine believes it takes 3 years (like a robbery, or a very expensiveas you can afford, don’t put large to start seeing consistent results. stone breaks and has to bemark-ups on stock or services.” replaced) – you’re finished. Be as “In the first year you barely make debt free as humanly possible.BE VERY VIGILANT ABOUT SECURITY: enough to buy new stock, in the second you’re investing profits into Then you can sleep at night.”Knowing your customer profile and stock, and by the third year you findtaking a huge interest in them has the a rhythm, you’ve got stock and youadded advantage of being able to can invest in expansion.spot people with criminal intentions. YOU CAN FIND FOREVER JEWELLERS AT: 9 MACKEURTAN AVE, DURBAN NORTH. Phone Number: 031 564 7230 Email Address: [email protected]
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FEATURED ARTICLE A RARE CHATOYANT FELDSPAR. AMAZONITE IS A VARIETY OF LABRADORITE IS ONE OF THE PLAGIOCLASE FELDSPARS. MICROCLINE FELDSPAR. FELDSPAR35 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 Over 50% of the The feldspar group of minerals can All the plagioclase feldspars are crystallize in either the monoclinic triclinic. earth’s crust is made up or triclinic crystal systems. The by a large group of rock- group is a solid solution between Feldspar can exhibit a range forming silicate minerals three end members potassium of different phenomena from that we call feldspar. feldspar, albite(sodium) and adularescence in moonstone, anorthite(calcium). The solutions labradorescence in labradorite to The name was derived from the between potassium and sodium aventurescence in sunstone and German word ‘feldspat’ meaning are known as ‘alkali feldspars’ and even chatoyancy can rarely be ‘field rock’. Feldspar has many uses include orthoclase(monoclinic), seen in feldspar. from ornamental stone carvings, sanidine(monoclinic), granite counter tops and fine microcline(triclinic) and This is a complicated group, and jewellery pieces to its use in the anorthoclase(triclinic). The even though together they are production of glass and ceramics solutions between sodium and the most common mineral in the as well as a component in some calcium are known as plagioclase earth’s crust their varied chemistry paints, plastics and rubber. In 2010 feldspars and include albite, and diversity of colours and alone, about 20 million tonnes of oligoclase, andesine, labradorite, phenomena makes feldspar an feldspar was produced. bytownite, and anorthite. interesting family of minerals. Directory Strip B 210 x 39mm.pdf 1 2017/08/21 9:09 AM C M C Y M CM Y MY CM CY MY CMY CY KCMY K
MOONSTONE IS AN ORTHOCLASE FELDSPAR THAT IS ADULARESCENT, USUALLY BLUE. ORTHOCLASE FELDSPAR CAN BE FOUND IN CLARITIES THAT MAY BE FACETED. Potassium Feldspar THIS TRIANGULAR DIAGRAM KAISi O SHOWS THE TWO SOLID SOLUTION SYSTEMS THAT Sanidine DEFINE THE FELDSPAR GROUP.SUNSTONE IS AN OLIGIOCLASE FELDSPAR WITH METALLIC PLATELETS ALKALI FELDSPARS © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORK THAT CAUSE ADULARESCENCE. Anorthoclase Albite Oligiodase Andesine Labradorite Bytownite Anorthite Albite PLAGIOCLASE FELDSPARS Anorthite NaAlSi3O CaAl2Si ODirectory Strip 210 x 39.pdf 1 2017/08/21 9:25 AM Cell: 082 490 0219 | Tel: 011 465 0208 36 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 Email: [email protected] Web: www.agemlab.co.za Address: Suite 8, 4th Floor, Block E, The Pivot Office Park, Montecasino, Fourways, JHB, SA, 2055
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FEATURED ARTICLE CAN TIMELESS BEAUTY REALLY BE CAPTURED BY THIS TIMELESS MEDIUM? BY39 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 It is often said that jewellery Obviously a plain table cloth will not The right equipment – Without going bring out the beauty of a solid gold into detail about the equipment and in all its forms is timeless .... bracelet! The connection to the utility lenses needed to assure the beauty diamonds are forever after all! Well of the piece should be taken into of the product is truly captured, it is appropriate then that when account as well. A beautiful executive pinpoint accuracy needs to be jewellery needs to be captured in watch could be shot, for example, on attained to bring the intricate detail an advertisement, or catalogued, a leather bound desk top. of most jewellery into sharp focus. that it is captured in a ‘timeless’ This requires what is called focus medium. The right model – Perhaps there is stacking (obtained by placing the a much stronger connection to the camera on a macro focusing rail Still photography, especially in a beauty of the piece if it is displayed and moving the camera “across” the digital format is as timeless as the on a live model or celebrity? This is product) then add to this, excellent jewellery itself, but the question always a viable alternative to just professional printing. is; ‘Can timeless beauty really be a white background, but even then, captured by this timeless medium?’ the right setting should tell a story So, to really capture the timeless I believe that the answer is a connected to the piece. beauty of jewellery by this timeless resounding ‘yes’, but there are certain medium, a professional Photographer things that need to be taken into The right lighting – Background or with the experience that I have in account to ensure that it happens: live model, natural or artificial lighting professional portrait, product and that compliments the background jewellery photography will no doubt The right background – Part of and augments the brilliance and give you a better result ...and I would the beauty of any piece is the true colours of the item of jewellery be happy to help. enhancement of its surroundings. is crucial to capturing the beauty of any piece. CONTACT ME: Mark Horton / 084-388-2233 / [email protected]
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FEATURED ARTICLE SA’S FIRST FREE ARTISANAL TRAINING CENTRE BY JOB CREATION AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE JOBSHOP’S TRAINING FACILITY IN EMALAHLENI, MPUMALANGA.43 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 Pretoria, 22 August 2017: Training, Skills Development and This funding has helped establish Job Creation significant milestones, allowing From a single idea in 1998 the facility to operate successfully, to a national network of Vukani-Ubuntu’s flagship project, while directly benefiting the local grassroots development the Jobshop, is South Africa’s first unemployed grass-root community projects across the country free artisanal training centre. It members by offering them the in 2009, Vukani-Ubuntu was conceived as a project to help opportunity to acquire the knowledge Community Development alleviate the shortage of critical and and skills they need to successfully Projects represents a victory scarce artisanal skills in South Africa find work in the Mining, Engineering of cooperative spirit that while accommodating the placement and Manufacturing industries. welled up from the desire to of trained and up skilled work-seekers. These community members/ improve life for the previously Currently, the project is based in students fall under our target disadvantaged communities. Mpumalanga, and there are future group of Historically Disadvantaged plans to expand across the country Individuals (HDI) which is defined as Vukani-Ubuntu, an award-winning using the ‘world model of sustainable a South African citizen who, due to non-profit organisation, proudly development’ – a model that has the apartheid policy, had no voting boasts 13 successful community been tried and tested at the site, and rights and/or who is a woman, and/or development projects over 5 proves to work because it consists who have a disability; and it is these provinces in South Africa and has of a broad spectrum of international members of society that the Jobshop trained over 2000 people in the and local stakeholders, ranging from project has been conceived to Jewellery and Artisanal sectors – all universities and corporates to NGO’s directly impact. thanks to the R120 million in funding and communities. received through international and As it stands, this unique facility local donors. This model focuses on collaboration allows for a multiple of educational and its success is directly linked to the and empowerment resources “Our success is directly linked to the NGO sector’s drive for effectiveness through the channels of Recognition ethos behind our mission statement and efficiency, government policy of Prior Learning Certificates, Skills and name: Vukani-Ubuntu! Which is and public opinion, as it serves as a Development and Training, Job loosely translated as a call to action springboard for synergy between all Placement and a Business Incubator for Humanity to wake up and take stakeholders. for SMMEs. action against helplessness and poverty, and realise the end goal of The Jobshop training facility in To date, our current statistics indicate reliance and prosperity. From dust eMalahleni (Witbank) is now an R20 that the Jobshop can place about to gold, our name conveys hope and 000 000 project due to funds received 40% of sector-specific job seekers inspires change.” Demos Takoulas from the IDC, EU, AECI, merSETA and directly into available jobs – provided (CEO Vukani Ubuntu) Vukani-Ubuntu respectively. they are assessed, graded and linked directly with job-providers.
Hence our training programme is streamlined to © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORK provide job-placement assistance to about 600 job-seekers over a specific time frame. The 44 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 Learnership/Apprenticeship programme of 2017 has yielded high-impact success by placing 95% of 22 apprentice trainees into further employment. So far in 2017 alone, the Jobshop has taken in 101 students for the Skills Development and Training programmes, and of these students, 38 have been placed to date; and of the total amount students walking through our doors for all educational streams, 163 were females - a great statistic for a primarily male-dominated industry. Of the Jobshop’s leading programmes, The Recognition of Prior Learning assessment facility has proven to be the most fruitful with 651 students receiving RPL certificates this year alone. The facility has been flagged as South Africa’s biggest RPL Centre and is free to all members of the public. It works by allowing artisans who are familiar with areas of electrical, welding, boiler-making and HVAC (heating, ventilation & air-conditioning) – to sign up at the Jobshop Training Centre and undergo the RPL assessment and training process. Once complete, these students will receive a certificate of completion, which acknowledges their previous training acquired and competencies and skills in the various sector streams. This certificate acts as a key to unlocking further doors, as it equips students with the credentials to seek employment or to enrol in further studies. In addition to the RPL system, the Jobshop offers Skills Development Courses. These courses, accredited by merSETA, run for a 3-month period and cover the following streams: Welding, Hoisting & Rigging, Electrical, Boiler-making, and HVAC. What makes this community development project worthwhile is its sustainable model for development, allowing communities to grow socially and economically, thus forming an ever-growing feeding ground for new talent and skills, having a positive outcome on businesses and the industry in the region in conjunction with the Jobshop, as well as covering Local Economic Development targets identified by Government and the local municipality.THE JOBSHOP - A NON-PROFIT PROJECT OF VUKANI-UBUNTU15 MELODIE ST, KLARINET, EMALAHLENI, MPUMALANGAPhone Number: 013 656 2126 / 013 656 1799
FEATURED ARTICLE PINK SPINEL SPINEL HUES THE BLACK PRINCE’S “RUBY” Spinel, composition SPINEL, magnesium aluminium oxide, occurs in the same THE MASQUERADER deposits and exhibits UNVEILED the same hues as the aluminium oxide gems ruby and sapphire so that for centuries it was confused with them. This was the case with the fine 170ct cabochon cut red spinel set above the Cullinan II in the Imperial State Crown of England. This is a stone with a long and chequered history. It was first recorded in the mid-fourteenth century as belonging to Abu Said, the Moorish Prince of Granada. ARTHUR THOMAS45 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 FELLOW, GEM-A(GTBR) / GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST GIA (USA) / CERTIFIED EVALUATOR (SA) EMAIL: [email protected] / TEL: (011) 784 0172 / CELL: (082) 469-6024 Wholesale 210 (w) x 39 (h) mm Product list.pdf 1 2017/08/21 12:44 PM C M Y CM MY CYCMY K
A COLLECTION OF SPINEL GEMSTONES When the Moorish Kingdom came recorded that Henry V wore it in a red spinel of 392.78cts. The Crown © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORK under attack during the Christian gem-encrusted helmet when he Jewels of England include a 352.5ct re-conquest of Iberia (see the won a remarkable victory over a irregular red spinel known as the 46 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 movie El Cid) Abu Said went to numerically vastly superior French “Timur Ruby”. offer his surrender to the Castilian force at the Battle of Agincourt. ruler, Don Pedro the Cruel. Richard III is reputed to have worn Ruby red and cobalt blue are the it in his helmet, with less success, most popular colours in spinel. However Don Pedro did not honour at the Battle of Bosworth. An Other colours such as rose pink, the truce and he ordered that event that ended the reign of the purple, lavender, violet-blue, royal Said’s retinue should be put to Plantagenets and brought the blue, navy blue, greenish-blue, death. Then, legend has it, the Tudors to the throne. mauve, yellow, orange and brown Don stabbed Said himself and on can be attractive and usually more searching his clothing found the The stone is also mentioned in the affordable. great “ruby” that he added to his inventory of 1521 that was ordered collection. by the Tudor King Henry VIII. Spinel crystallises in the cubic A new Imperial State Crown was system and it generally forms Don Pedro’s illegitimate brother made for the coronation of Queen octahedra. The points of this form Henry led a revolt against him in Victoria in 1838. It featured the are probably responsible for its 1366. Lacking sufficient forces the Black Prince’s “ruby” at the front. name that is derived from the Latin Don was obliged to enlist the aid of The lighter crown that was made word spina or thorn. Edward, the Black Prince of England in 1937 included the cushion- to help him put down the revolt. shaped 317.4ct Cullinan II diamond. With a hardness of eight and no Having achieved a successful The ruby-red cabochon mounted cleavage it is a hard wearing outcome the prince demanded above it was now known to be a gem and suitable for any that the Don give him the “ruby” in red spinel. jewellery application. Spinel is exchange for services rendered. not usually treated or enhanced. In the light of subsequent events Other notable stones include the The unrealistic colouring and the it can be assumed that Edward Samarian, a red spinel of 500cts, difference in refractive index make must have taken the stone with him believed to be the world’s largest it is easy to distinguish between when he returned to England. and held in the Iranian Crown natural spinel and the artificial The stone does not come to Jewels. The Russian Imperial Crown material that is marketed as ligGhIAt 2a1g0 a(wi)n xu3n9ti(lh1)4m1m5.pwdfhen1 it2i0s17/08/21 1:5c9oPnM tains an irregular pear shaped synthetic spinel. C M Y CM MY CYCMY K
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FEATURED ARTICLE“ “raTarenszt agnemitestiosneons eonofetahreth FOUND ONLY IN TANZANIA THIS AFRICAN GEMSTONE , HAS ABEAUTIFUL RANGE OF COLOURS , FROM DEEP BLUE TO LIGHT BLUE AND LILAC, INDIGO AND VIOLET.T he attraction of this gem with At JPPE we have developed one of the biggest © COPYRIGHT JEWELLERS’ NETWORK ranges of tanzanite jewellery. We cater for alltourists to our shores, has given them tastes and pride ourselves in developing ranges 48 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017a real African treasure to take home. that compete with the international trends.If your clients are lucky to celebrate their All our jewellery is made in South Africa andbirthday in December then this gemstone will is backed with a 100 % service guarantee. Ourmake the perfect birthstone gift. vast range of styling can also be ordered in a variety of gemstones in 9ct, 14ct and 18ct.CAD technology has revolutionized the way With innovative CAD designing combined withwe create bespoke jewellery. From the seeds the extensive knowledge of skilled artisans,of your clients’ ideas, we can draft three- our craftsmanship is on par with internationaldimensional blueprints and fabricate finished standards.products to your clients’ unique specifications.FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ALL TANZANITE STONES AND JEWELLERY CERTIFIED BY:KYLE JOE JANINE TROYManager Sales Representative Orders Loose Gemstones+27 83 390 3927 +27 83 822 3274 +27 21 424 7764 +27 21 424 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
49 / JEWEL TRADER / NOVEMBER 2017 The chain specialists As the Holiday Season is upon us, we find ourselves reflecting on the 2nd Floor West Wing, past year and on those who have 27 Ridge Road, helped us shape our business. We Parktown, Johannesburg value our relationship with you P O Box 2708, Houghton, and look forward to working with 2041, South Africa you in the year to come. Tel: (011) 645 9280 Fax: (011) 642 2720 We wish you a Happy Holiday Les Kroll: 082 490 0915 Season and a New Year filled Keith Goldman: 082 330 3807 E-mail: [email protected] with Peace and Prosperity! connecting inspiration globally CLOSING: 13 December 2017 OPENING: 15 January 2018
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