News Nugget – May 2024
7 Tips for repurposing old jewellery to create new heirlooms
Repurposing old jewellery to create new heirlooms is a meaningful way to honour family history while creating something new and unique. Outdated or damaged pieces of jewellery can be transformed into beautiful, custom treasures that can be passed down for generations. You can reuse the gemstones or melt the metal from an old piece of jewellery to create a new piece of jewellery that suits your style. By using family mementos to create new designs, you can preserve the memories associated with the original piece while giving it new life and significance.
News Nugget – April 2024
News Nugget – March 2024
Why millenials are choosing lab grown diamond jewellery?
As a generation that values conscious consumerism and personal expression, it’s no wonder why millennials are leading the charge in the lab-grown diamond revolution. Let’s dive in to see why lab-grown diamond jewellery is the perfect fit for the modern millennial.
Important Update: Jewellery Industry Now Accountable for FICA Compliance
Dear Valued Clients, We trust this newsletter finds you well We are writing to bring your attention to a significant development that affects all high-value dealers within our sector. Recent changes in legislation have officially designated the jewellery industry as an accountable institution under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). This move aims to enhance transparency and combat financial crimes related to high-value goods.
Challenges of VAT Refunds to Tourists Leaving RSA – Diamonds and Jewellery Purchases
Tourists leaving South Africa often find themselves facing a lot of red tape when it comes to claiming VAT refunds on purchases, particularly those involving polished diamonds and diamond jewellery. However, recent developments have shed light on both the hurdles and improvements in this process.
News Nugget – February 2024
News Nugget – December 2023
Mamosa Lesenyeho of Pneuma Academy of Excellence awarded 4th place at 2023 Platafrica Awards
The annual PlatAfrica Awards took place towards the end of 2023 and Mamosa Lesenyeho from Pneuma Academy of Excellence placed 4th in the Student / Apprentice category for her “Tisetsang” angel thorns neck piece. We asked her a few questions to gain insight on the inspiration of her piece, and noted a few of them below: