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3 13 Publisher: A RECAP ON WHAT JEWELLERS’ Linking the industry Specials Showcase Issue NETWORK IS ABOUT (+27) 10 030 0888 CONTENTS 27 www.jewellersnetwork .co.za [email protected] 5 PO Box 525, Fourways North, 2086 Member of Audited by Jewellers’ Network Publications Interview Featured Showcase (Also available online) 7 35 SOUTH AFRICA The Jewellers’ Network Directory Diary BOURSE ELECTS Southern Africa’s biggest, most comprehensive NEW CHAIRMAN business category directory in the Jewellery, Watch and Diamond industry. It is an invaluable 11 41COLLABORATION tool for both national and international BETWEEN professionals within the sector. BASSANO GIOIELLI Linking the industry LINKED by Jewellers’ Network Interview Jewellers’ Network publishes a quarterly print magazine, LINKED, which is brimming with No editorial matter or information published in LINKED by Jewellers’ Network may be reproduced in any form without the prior consent information, product launches and in-depth of the publisher. The publisher accepts no responsibility, liability or obligation of any statement, photograph or illustration appearing in the articles about the sector. 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. LINKED Online Sent out digitally on a monthly basis and available on our website, LINKED Online is a content-rich digital magazine offering businesses yet another way to reach audiences locally and internationally more regularly. Design and layout by Yuppiestudios SPECIALS SHOWCASE ISSUE

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5 Featured article Zultanite is the name used for a particular form of Turkish diaspore. The Turkish deposit remains the Zultanite is very durable for its hardness It is more difficult to see multiple colours world’s only source of Zultanite (6.5-7.0 Mohs scale). in smaller stones and while this may (color-change, gem quality disappoint people who have seen larger diaspore) and is recovered Because of the high refractive index of gems, one can still observe the incredible using only environmentally 1.7 and consistently excellent cutting, brilliance and dispersion in any light. safe mining techniques. Zultanite is always very brilliant and dispersive. Even in low light, Zultanite Actually mounting these smaller gems Zultanite was named in honour of The will sparkle and in more intense light it improves their appearance and all of the Ottoman Sultans that ruled a vast empire will show many rainbow colors from the beauty of Zultanite is best seen when the for many centuries. The GIA classifies high dispersion. gemstone is worn in real life so the gem is Zultanite as a Type II transparent moved about subtly changing colors and gemstone. Zultanite almost always In addition to the different colours seen exploding with light. contains inclusions. through dispersion and pleochroism, Zultanite is a colour change gemstone. Zultanite over 2.5 carats are considered Inclusions are a fascinating hallmark of In daylight, the gem is a beautiful kiwi to rare and show dramatic colour change. authenticity, recording a gem’s natural lime green. When moving to low inside relationship with the earth. Zultanite is or candlelight, Zultanite will slowly Contact Details 100% natural with no heat treatment, change from champagne to cinnamon, radiation, fillers or other enhancements. peach and sometimes an amber. HENRY THOMPSON Many of the durability concerns with These colours can usually be observed +27 72 657 2001 other gems are due to the treatments using 6500K fluorescent for the daylight [email protected] received after mining and cutting. and 2500K incandescent clear bulbs or decorative tube lighting for candlelight. SPECIALS SHOWCASE ISSUE

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7 FE ATURED ARTICLE Featured article INTERVIEW FACE TO FACE WITH 3 ARMED ROBBERS... Can you introduce yourself to In 1982, I joined the company and a couple Where does the link of your our readers? years later, in 1988, I founded the company diamond business and Fog Daems Diamonds. It mainly deals with Bandit come from? My name is Marc Daems. I am a selling diamonds, as well on national diamond trader in the Diamond Club as on international basis. Because our When you are active in the diamond of Antwerp Belgium and a jewellery clients were not only interested in buying and jewellery industry, you quickly manufacturer. diamonds but also in buying completely know that you need the best reliable finished jewels, a daughter company was security systems available on the How did you get into this founded in 1991. It was named Daems security market. In 2007, the Bandit business? Jewels with its own particular style and a Fog generator was introduced to me. new range of products. Without any hesitance, the decision My grandfather Frans Andries was made to have this World-renowned founded his company in 1926, a Frans Andries active security system installed in our diamond polishing company with 32 offices in Belgium. diamond polishers at that time. Due SPECIALS SHOWCASE ISSUE to the ever-increasing demand for End December 2019, my family fell polished diamonds, the company was victim to an unfortunate armed transformed in 1955 in “Andries & Co” robbery. The Bandit Fog system was and grew to 220 diamond polishers. activated, stopping intruders in their tracks. As result of having this effective system, it saved my family’s lives and protected all our assets. I think that I can speak from experience.

8 Tell us more about your Security fogging deterrent has proven to be Can you give our readers any transition to becoming a Fog incredibly effective in preventing theft or final advice? Bandit importer in South Africa. damage once an intruder has broken into a business. It also protects staff and customers Yes definitely. With robberies on When my son started studying at the from the danger of violent crime. jewellery stores becoming more University of Stellenbosch in 2011, and more violent, jewellers and I travelled to South Africa regularly As the security fog system leaves no residue, manufacturers should secure themselves and since then I became a permanent it can be used in any environment without better with innovative security systems resident. During my spare time I visited the worry of damaging stock. Fog Bandit and not just rely on passive security many jewellers and I noticed that most is projecting security fog over six metres systems like CCTV and alarms. jewellers have already been victim of in just two seconds. This fog system is a Knowing that you have a system that brutal robberies. deterrent that gives intruders no time to can immediately take out the robbers, think, forcing them to retreat. it will give you a reassuring feeling as I was surprised that most jewellers a jeweller and will be able to focus on only had CCTV and an alarm system Some products eject much less fog, less customer reception and sales. that was usually connected to a control dense, and also less quickly, which means room. After an extensive market more danger for the staff and the stealing of research, I determined that there were jewellery. That is why quality over price is no other really innovative systems always the sustainable choice. The security available to properly repel armed fog is a harmless mixture of water and robbers. food grade glycol, meaning it meets UK, European, and International air quality In 2017, I founded Daems Bandit standards. Security (PTY) Ltd and started as a sole importer with the Belgian security Can I assume that Fog Bandit product FOG BANDIT which can make a difference to our is currently the World Leader in jewellers? active security. Indeed, only in Europe more than Fascinating career, tell us a bit 140,000 Fog Bandits have been already more how Fog Bandit differs placed successfully and when you look from all other products? at the statistics you can conclude that 95% of all armed robberies on jewellers Fog Bandit is the fastest fog generator completely failed. worldwide and each part is produced integrally in Belgium. Therefore, it is not an assembled product with inferior and cheap foreign components. Furthermore, Fog Bandit only needs 0.1 seconds to begin projecting a stream of dense fog that helps disorientate intruders, minimise damage, and prevent loss. © LINKED BY JEWELLERS’ NETWORK

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11 FE ATURED ARTICLE Featured article BASSANO GIOIELLI INTERVIEW with Davide Chiminello For those who don’t know, How are you finding business who is Bassano? since Covid? Bassano is a family owned and Considering the current state of run business established in 2005. affairs and restrictions, we have We started from a small office at been extremely blessed. We have the back of my father’s factory had to adjust, like everybody else, in Kempton park with a silver but we remain positive and look range and over the years we kept forward to the return of normality. introducing new products and expanded our range to include I believe that it is largely due to gold and diamonds. We are now the diversity in both our product diamond wholesalers and direct offerings and customer base that we importers of gold and silver have been able to maintain a steady jewellery from Italy. With offices in flow of sales during this period. both Johannesburg and Cape Town we are able to service our clients +27 011 704 5667 / 4164 throughout Southern Africa. WWW.BASSANOGIOIELLI.COM SPECIALS SHOWCASE ISSUE

12 What products do you offer ? What is your hope for I would like to thank the industry? our customers who have • Gold and Silver chains supported us and who • Gold Earrings & Pendants With technology and the internet continue to support us. • Natural Certified Diamonds advancing at such a rapid speed We appreciate you. • Lab Grown Diamonds and everything being so price • Brilliant cut and fancy shape driven, I find that as a whole we have lost the fundamental values melee that used to make this industry so • Gold and Silver jewellery special. To a large extent customers • Watch straps have become just an order number as online sales have taken away the Where do you see Bassano in intimacy of the traditional jewellery the next 5 years? buying experience. I would like to see the magic and passion return I see us expanding our ranges in and for it to become personal once order to be a one stop shop for again, where building relationships our clients. We are always looking becomes as valuable, if not more, for new and exciting products to than just making the sale itself. add to our collections. We have a great team and we work We are working on expanding really hard to provide our clients our clientele both in and outside with the best possible products of South Africa. and service. That is what keeps me confident that we will be here for There is much more to come, wait many years to come. and see... © LINKED BY JEWELLERS’ NETWORK

13 Featured article We believe the time is opportune for A RECAP ON WHAT us to step back from our day-to-day JEWELLERS’ NETWORK activities and recap to the Industry IS ABOUT on what Jewellers’ Network is about, our efforts to date to support the Jewellers’ Network is the leading media and Industry during the difficult times information company and cornerstone for brought about by the Covid the Jewellery, Watch & Diamond Industry in Epidemic and reaffirm our Southern Africa. continued undertaking to do so. The company offers exceptional service to all trading in and with the Jewellery, Watch and Diamond Industry by offering unique services, valuable information, news, a detailed referral system and more. Jewellers’ Network is an exciting company that is not only creating opportunities for interaction and networking but is stimulating trade and promoting local manufacture. SPECIALS SHOWCASE ISSUE

14 FE ATURED ARTICLE OUR SERVICES Referral System Jewellers’ Network Business Directory Jewellers’ Network’s detailed referral system is an invaluable Jewellers’ Network Definitive Directory Diary is Southern tool for all in the Jewellery, Watch and Diamond Industry. A Africa’s biggest, most comprehensive business category study by Goethe University Frankfurt and the University of directory in the Jewellery, Watch and Diamond Industry. Pennsylvania found that referred customers were both more It is an invaluable tool for both national and international profitable and loyal than normal customers. professionals within the sector. Jewellers’ Network’s referral system speaks volumes. Fact: Jewellers’ Network published the first-ever trade directory for the sector way back in 1995. LINKED by Jewellers’ Network Jewellers’ Network publishes a quarterly print magazine, LINKED by Jewellers’ Network, which is brimming with information, product launches and in-depth articles about the sector. The magazine offers a multitude of opportunities to showcase companies within the Jewellery, Watch and Diamond Industry as well as what is happening within the sector. It is the most widely distributed trade publication and is also available on our website. © LINKED BY JEWELLERS’ NETWORK

15 FE ATURED ARTICLE Digital Platforms How Jewellers’ Network has supported the Industry during the difficult times that The company aims to link the Industry by providing the Covid Epidemic has brought about innovative ways for interaction. Recognising that it is critical in these difficult times to raise Website awareness and remind your clients regarding your services, we have dedicated our efforts to ensure that we continue Jewellers’ Network’s active website aggregates information to provide all our services in the most cost effective and shared on its social media sites, hosts a directory and is a affordable way possible to the entire Industry, giving support repository for its magazines and articles. It also allows a and assistance where needed with all the means at our disposal, space for companies and individuals in the sector to share in order to re-boost sales and confidence in the Industry. information, advertise and connect. Jewellers’ Network undertakes to continue to LINKED Online provide the Industry with the necessary ongoing support and assistance as its’ contribution to Sent out digitally on a monthly basis and available on our the efforts of the Industry. Thereby assisting the website, LINKED Online is a content-rich digital magazine Industry’s survival during the devastating impact offering businesses yet another way to reach audiences locally that the ongoing Covid Epidemic has had. and internationally more regularly. Fact: The best way to keep up-to-date with the Industry is through Jewellers’ Network – It is the best point-of-contact for anyone wishing to do business in the Jewellery, Watch and Diamond sector in Southern Africa. TO BOOK YOUR ADVERTISING Email - [email protected] • Call - 010 030 0888 • Website - www.jewellersnetwork.co.za SPECIALS SHOWCASE ISSUE

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27 FE ATURED SHOWC ASE NTANDO MASONDO SIPHOKAZI TCHALIEU Calm and quietly confident, Ntando has been a jeweller for over twenty years. Immersed in each Siphokazi describes her work as perfectly piece he creates, Ntando is motivated by love for imperfect. Gathering inspiration from nature and the craft, rising to the demands of any project or diverse textures, she bucks the trends by creating commission he takes on. her own unique style. A versatile artisan, she’s up for the creative challenge, no matter the medium. Ntando recalls an early childhood memory of watching a man use a single file to create a ring from the bolt of a tap. He was Siphokazi’s journey started as a sketching, crocheting child so intrigued that he began his studies at the Natal Technikon and continued in 1999 when she studied Jewellery Design and DUT, before apprenticing at Geneve (now Browns). Having Manufacturing at Natal Tech In 2010 she began working for always worked with his hands, jewellery manufacturing was Veronica Anderson, a leading contemporary jewellery gallerist the perfect fit. in Sandton. His ideal medium is platinum, citing its malleability as a Her favourite medium to work with is sterling silver, but she is window into anything imaginable. Ntando describes his style thrilled to meet clients’ bespoke requirements in any material. of jewellery as contemporary, natural, for the collectors and Her jewellery is for a woman with no airs and graces; one the everyday wearers. who is comfortable and at ease in her own space. When a piece resonates with a wearer, Siphokazi feels the magic and is To aspiring jewellers, Ntando advises participation, getting reminded of why she does what she does. involved, taking everything on and being on the lookout for inspiration everywhere. Ntando’s favourite SA city is vibrant, Her hopes for SA jewellery? To thrive! To grow! Siphokazi hustling Joburg, which in his opinion would only be bettered believes South Africans are spoilt for choice when it comes to with Durban weather. inspiration, styles and potential of progress. SPECIALS SHOWCASE ISSUE

28 NONHLANHLA MTSHALI HELEN VILJOEN Noni knows jewellery. Noni loves jewellery. Noni lives jewellery. A jewellery designer by trade, her Helen is the founder and CEO of Nebü, a passion for jewellery and everything around it is sustainable jewellery brand made from 24ct expressed though her steadfast dedication to the gold. Looking past jewellery’s decorative and craft, and the beautiful pieces that result. investment value, Helen identifies its potential to affect real change, leading her here in support of For Noni it’s about the process. Yes, the finished product is Fumana’s mission. something to marvel at and enjoy, but being a part of the process only adds to that enjoyment, creating a sense of value The bush features heavily in Helen’s work. Visiting it as a that can’t be bought. child, she developed a deep appreciation for the wild and all its inhabitants. An appreciation that can be felt in every piece Part of Noni’s affinity for jewellery is its longevity. The way that Nebü offers. something like a family ring can conceivably last forever over generations, gathering true, meaningful value along the way. Her first memory of jewellery is playing with her grandmother’s collection as a small child. Her wish is to create It is her ability to create that drives her; to be able to start with similar memories for others through the pieces she creates, an idea before experienced hands, fine-tuned sensibilities, and because for Helen, story is everything. a deep appreciation for beauty create something which brings so much joy to people’s hearts. This is why she is a jeweller. It’s that story-telling side that brings Helen and Fumana together. At her heart, Helen is a conservationist, looking to protect what is truly valuable to our lives. This curatorship of meaning makes Helen a valued ambassador of Fumana’s story. © LINKED BY JEWELLERS’ NETWORK

29 FE ATURED SHOWC ASE NQOBILE NKOSI TEXAN MASHILANE Nqobile is no normal jeweller. A visionary. Carving through the noise to the crux of the Texan is a bead specialist. A born perfectionist. matter, he manages to extract a beauty and Sphere contextualist. A jeweller born from a balance few are able to achieve. With years of hungry entrepreneurial spirit. Every bead crafted experience on a global stage, he continues to with the excellence and precision from a man learn, and continues to grow. who’ll take anything on, and elevate it. Nqobile Nkosi was the first Sowetan jeweller to showcase at Texan is a jeweller entrepreneur. He put aside his qualification the Spring Fair International in Birmingham; at that stage the as an electrician after catching wind of tourists’ affinity for UK’s biggest retail trade show. His thirst for experience means buying locally made jewellery. They say the things we love everything is a learning experience, with which he continues often find us. So it was for Texan and jewellery. to evolve. A master of beads over various mediums, Texan has honed his His style its own, guided by the evolution of his creativity at craft to become the precise, beautiful art it is today. Not limited any given point, and the relationship developed with the client to beadwork, and always open to creativity, he pushes as hard and their needs. as he can to achieve his goals. Trends are not the point to Nqobile, evolution is. The His entrepreneurial spirit, natural ability and experience evolution of the creative process, the evolution of the story. means no limits for where Texan will go. To him it is the creativity in the moment that matters most. SPECIALS SHOWCASE ISSUE

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35 Featured article MOLEFI SOUTH AFRICA LETSIKI BOURSE ELECTS NEW CHAIRMAN The Diamond Dealers Club of South Africa has elected Diamantaires, Executive Committee How do you feel the Diamond Molefi Letsiki to serve a member of the World Federation of Industry in South Africa has three-year term as chairman. Diamond Bourses and an Ambassador of changed in recent years? the World Diamond Council. Letsiki, the owner of Molefi Letsiki The industry in recent years has Diamonds, was elected at the What are your goals for the changed both negatively and positively, diamond exchange’s 18th annual future of the Diamond Dealers we’ve seen a lot of international players general meeting, which took place Club of South Africa? decrease their participation in local virtually on July 22, Letsiki told beneficiation due to low production Rapaport News last week. • To see the Diamond Dealers Club from producers, and to a certain degree grow in membership and local extended red tape. In the same breath Prior to taking over from Lionel visibility we have seen more HDSA companies Noach, Letsiki served as deputy take up space in participating chairman to both Noach and his • Introduce more of a younger in the industry both locally and predecessor, Ernie Blom. generation to the club internationally. Please could you provide a brief • Grow a diverse club, seeing What advice would you give overview of your involvement in more women and diverse people aspiring Diamond Dealers in the diamond industry: playing an active role in the club order for them to succeed in and seeing equal opportunities this industry? I’m founder and director of Molefi being afforded to both men and Letsiki Diamond Holdings. A diamond women in leadership and for their Firstly, you need to be passionate about manufacturing corporation based businesses diamonds as this is not a get rich in Rosebank South Africa. We are a quick industry. It requires dedication, member of the De Beers Beneficiataion • To see the club becoming more commitment, a good eye, take every Project, Forevermark Diamantaire, socially active opportunity to learn as much as you a client of the State Diamond Trader can and build solid relationships. and Petra Diamonds. I am the • To strengthen the relationship Chairman of the Diamond Dealers between all stakeholders, such Club of South Africa, President of the as government, producers and Young Diamond Beneficiators Guild, international trade African Coordinator of the Young SPECIALS SHOWCASE ISSUE

36 FE ATURED ARTICLE What do the day to day What do you see as the Where do you see the responsibilities of your most challenging aspect of Diamond Industry moving separate roles look like? your job? towards in the future? Liaising with members, other Getting the right rough diamonds at I see the industry growing, evolving international Bourses including the the right price [hahahahahaha]... positively, creating new business World Federation of Diamond Bourses, opportunities and opening up markets and government stakeholders such One of the most challenging parts is in places where not many markets as the SADPMR, all with the aim of trying to change the narrative of the existed before. bringing solutions that can assist with industry, so as to get the industry to growing more sustainable businesses evolve, and to make it an attractive in the local industry and ensure that investment opportunity. South Africa remains an attractive diamond dealing destination. +27 (0) 11 268 2385 [email protected] www.mldiamonds.com Suite G05, Ground Floor, 5 Sturdee Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196, RSA P.O. Box 978 Bassonia 2061 Please could you provide a brief What are your goals for the overview of your involvement in future regarding the Diamond the diamond Industry. Dealers Club of South Africa? RICHARD As the owner of Ramsden Diamonds, Molefi’s vision to reinstate the R AMSDEN we provide polished diamonds to the Diamond Council for better cohesion trade - both melee and larger goods. between the Diamond Dealer’s Club Meanwhile, Richard We cut and polish in our factory on site SA, The Rough Diamond Dealer’s Ramsden, the owner of and so provide cutting services to the Association of SA and the SA Diamond Ramsden Diamonds, will trade as well. Manufacturers Association, is by far become vice chairman. the biggest goal. We believe that if the We happily supply both large companies associations cooperate and speak with as well as one man businesses and work one voice, that we may work even closely with graduates from TUT and more harmoniously with the South Seda Platinum Incubator to help guide African Diamond and Precious Metals them as they start off in the industry. Regulator for the benefit of all. Prior to my new role as Vice Chairman, I was on the Executive Committee and I would also like to work on adding so worked on arbitration cases and value to the diamonds we mine in other club admin. SA by making the rough more available to local dealers and buyers; © LINKED BY JEWELLERS’ NETWORK at the moment, international buyers are making it very difficult to purchase local goods and this is subsequently putting strain on the local polishing sector.

37 FE ATURED ARTICLE With all this in mind, we need to grow and gaining a solid reputation which is Diamond Associations and Jewellery our membership by appealing to younger why becoming a member of the Club is Council of SA, that we can perhaps start members and ensuring that we provide an important first step. We do have more marketing collectively to remind the world value to our existing members. affordable Junior Membership packages for why we have this reputation and encourage those starting out and anyone is welcome to more international trade. How do you feel the Diamond give the Club a call for more information Industry in South Africa has in this regard and list of the benefits. I also believe that modernising by selling changed in recent years? more online and by becoming more What do the day to day transparent by better educating the buyer, While the industry has experienced its responsibilities of your separate we can grow the public’s interest and challenges in recent years, there is still roles look like? maintain the demand for Diamonds and an appetite for diamonds and luxury Diamond Jewellery. goods. I have definitely seen a shift from First and foremost it is to support Diamond Jewellery primarily being our new Chairman and his vision to 011 484 0576/8 sold from large retail spaces to slow but continue to grow the club. Personally, I [email protected] steady success for smaller businesses am particularly interested in preserving and manufacturing jewellers with the traditions of our Club and the very 4th floor, West Wing, 27 Ridge Road, lower overheads. Certainly as a result industry specific concept of “mazal” Parktown, JHB of Covid, jewellers with a strong online where your word is your bond and presence are also performing better the individual dealer’s reputation is The organization also elected than their counterparts and so I believe more important than anything else. an excutive committee at the it’s import for the industry to modernise Integrity and personal responsibility of meeting. The members are: and be more accessible to younger our individual members is absolutely buyers. paramount which means the internal • Lionel Noach, of Noach Lionel processes of mediation and arbitration Diamonds What advice would you give are key. aspiring Diamond Dealers in • Carlo Prinsloo, co-owner of order for them to succeed in What do you see as the most Romanelli Diamonds this industry? challenging aspect of your job? • Angela Yeung, founder of luxury The number one thing to remember is The exchange rate, always the and jewelry company Impilo what may work for one dealer, may not exchange rate! Collection necessarily work for another. In other words, carve your own niche in the Where do you see the Diamond • Aron Blom, of Blom Diamonds industry and make yourself known for Industry moving towards in • Trevor Temkin, owner of Temkin specialising in certain types of goods. the future? The financial barrier to entry is big Diamonds in the diamond industry so if you are South Africa will fortunately always be • Lior Sitton, of Lior Diamonds up-and-coming, it’s easier, for example, known as a major diamond producer • Nielette Henderson, founder of SA becoming known as “ the guy who and between SA and our neighboring sells fancy shapes below 1 carat” then countries, we have a great reputation Diamond Source it is trying to break into the trade by for producing some of the world’s finest • Omri Levi, of wholesaler BYL having a little bit of everything. Equally gem quality goods. We’re hoping with important to this is your integrity. A stronger unity between the different Diamonds lot of the business in this industry is • Matthew Tyalor, UniSky Group done on a handshake; keeping your SPECIALS SHOWCASE ISSUE • David Woolf, owner of David word is key to building relationships Woolf Diamonds • Darren Etkind, director of D&D Diamonds

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