Designed in-house.
Handmade under one roof.
An atelier of designers and goldsmiths, working inside Huguenot House. Forty four years on, almost every piece we sell is made on the bench, by hand, in Cape Town.
Designed and finished by hand in our Cape Town workshop. Each one is unique, and most can be tailored or remade to suit your own taste.
Almost every piece we sell is made on the second floor of Huguenot House, by the hands of our own goldsmiths. This is how it happens.
The people who create and finish every commission we receive, do so with love and a passion for perfection.
Twenty-three years on the bench, he loves the challenge of complex designs that others would send to a casting house. The more intricate the commission, the better. He is our jewellery repair specialist.
A Graduate from CPUT, a MQA intern, and a PlatAfrica finalist, Mia has an eye for perfection and an obsession with good design. She brings the skills of a new generation to the bench.
Holds a Business Management Diploma, a Certificate in Advanced CAD Design from CPUT and a Diploma from the Cape Diamond Setting Academy. Equally at home on a setting bench or behind a CAD screen.
Graduated from CPUT and completed a MQA internship at Prins & Prins. Winner of the Student Category in the 2024 PlatAfrica Competition. Vuyani excels at handwork and thrives on complex hinges and mechanisms.
The questions we hear most, answered plainly.
Yes. Bespoke commissions are the centre of what we do. Our consultants and goldsmiths in Cape Town design pieces tailored to your style, occasion and stone. Many of our designers have won prestigious awards, including first place in the PlatAfrica jewellery design competition.
You get decades of expertise, exceptional craftsmanship and personalised service from people who actually meet you. The gemmologist who grades your stone, the consultant who guides your design and the goldsmith who finishes the piece all work on the same floor of Huguenot House. Nothing is outsourced.
Book a private consultation. We discuss your ideas, vision and preferences in one of our private viewing rooms inside Huguenot House, usually over coffee. From there we sketch, source the stone, and you sign off every step before the metal is cut.
Yes. We routinely incorporate clients' own gemstones, heirloom pieces and sentimental materials into new designs. Re-setting an heirloom diamond into a contemporary engagement ring is one of our most common commissions.
Most custom pieces are completed within two to three weeks. Complex commissions, such as pavé, halos, articulated necklaces or multi-stone redesigns, can take longer. We always discuss the timeline with you upfront.
Yes, at every stage. You see the sketch and the CAD render before any casting is committed. Our goldsmiths are deeply involved in client revisions because, in our experience, the final piece is the one you will love.
We cater to a range of budgets. The consultation itself is complimentary, and we will be honest with you about what is achievable at your budget before anything is cast.
Yes. Our on-site gem laboratory is run by GIA-trained gemmologists. We grade and identify natural diamonds, coloured stones and pearls, and can arrange independent EGL or GIA certification when a third-party document is required.
Yes. Our goldsmiths handle ring re-sizing, claw re-tipping, stone replacement and full restoration of antique and inherited jewellery. We assess each piece in the workshop and quote before any work begins.
Yes. We arrange a fully insured international courier with full customs documentation. Many overseas clients begin the commission remotely and collect in Cape Town on a planned visit; others have the finished piece delivered to their door.
Of course. Our private viewing rooms comfortably seat up to four. Most clients bring a partner, parent or close friend, particularly for engagement and milestone pieces, and we welcome the second opinion.
Inside Huguenot House, on the corner of Loop and Hout Streets, Cape Town City Bowl. Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00; Saturday, 09:00 to 13:00. Closed: Sundays and Public Holidays. Viewings are by appointment so we can give you a private room, so do book ahead.
Book a private design consultation inside Huguenot House, or send us your inspiration first.