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Officially endorsed by the Jewellery Council of South Africa (JCSA) Regency Rocks 2021 AUTUMN Magical win charms with Tsogo Sun Silver Linings Storybook Now serving fabulousness! Photo by Karina Tess on Unsplash All that glitters . and more Subscribe for FREE! Email your full name and contact number to [email protected] 2 Of course, in a world which is frequently resetting itself – A note from the regardless of season – and in which we ourselves search for different ways to re-emerge, EDITOR- colour is a welcome tonic for the body, mind and soul. So the canvas of the storybook IN-CHIEF you're about to feast your eyes upon has been painted with passion, life, love and even laughter. Our paintbrush Saturday, 20 March is the is called “jewellery” and it’s all in colour! autumnal equinox in South Africa. And Team JZA is rather delighted Across the blue seas, we welcome Smitha Sadanandan as that this issue not only echoes our Editor-at-Large, who reminded me: “It doesn’t matter if the spectrum of the season’s it’s autumn – who doesn’t like ice-cream!?” gorgeous hues of gold, orange, And on that note, enjoy our serving of fabulousness! yellow, burgundy and brown, but pays equal attention to the rest of nature’s wonderful palette. Although, with the autumn breezes in the air, we might sway over a little to the odd Editor-in-Chief favourite or two (or three)… Jason Aarons Smitha Sadanandan Adri Viviers Gill Hyslop JZA's Editor-at-Large is Chicago- Adri is Editor of JZA’s sister Gill has been in the publishing based Smitha – a freelance magazine, SA Jewellery News industry for more than 30 years, journalist specialising in the (SAJN), the official publication of having worked on numerous B2B luxury industry. She tracks the Jewellery Council of SA. She and consumer titles, including international trends in the is highly respected among the as Editor of SA Jewellery News jewellery sector and provides jewellery fraternity and during her from 2005-2009. She is also a an insightful perspective as more than 10-year editorship, has consummate foodie and has analyst and contributor to represented SAJN at the HKTDC worked as a chef and on charter TRENDVISION (Jewellery + Hong Kong International Jewellery yachts in the Mediterranean. Forecasting). She has written Fair, the Hong Kong Watch & Her global resumé includes for print and digital platforms Clock Fair, VicenzaOro and the her present editorship of internationally, including Solitaire, India International Jewellery Fair BakeryandSnacks. The Adventurine and Azyaamode, (IIJS). Adri is also Editor of African among others. Odyssey, Jewellery Biz-News and WORDSMITHS Jewellex Today! JZA YOUR JEWELLERY MAGAZINE 3 COVER UNWRAPPED: EXTRA SWEET LITTLE NOTHINGS he Veronica Anderson Jewellery brand is More mask magic T celebrated as iconic in South Africa and reflects from Veronica the creativity and outstanding Anderson Jewellery design talent of South Africa's foremost goldsmiths and jewellery designers. And this issue’s cover serves up this ethos in an exciting, delightful and uplifting manner. JZA celebrates the brand’s latest jewellery offering, “Extra Sweet Little Nothings”, to bring magic to your mask-wearing! These pieces are all handmade by South African jewellers – and can be custom-crafted to make something special that captures your own personality in a gemstone and design of your choice. Never leave home without these three tongue-in-cheek essentials…. • Earrings that can withstand the challenge of elastic; • A smile, even if it's hidden by your mask: • And ditto – your LIPSTICK! Contact [email protected] | www.veronicaandersonjewellery.co.za Mobile +27 (82) 881 0359 | Landline +27 (11) 268 2021 JZA YOUR JEWELLERY MAGAZINE 4 CONTENTS Photographer Leigh Page | Styling and shoes: Coast and Koi | Jacket: Travelling Jackets of Africa Season’s sensations 6 Team JZA’s top 10 picks 9 March magic Aquamarine’s refreshing aura How charming 10 Timeless and Ōura irresistible charms Silver Linings 16 Storybook Discover affordable luxury 28 Pearls – more than just for girls Funky time A must-have style 20 A lighthearted Q&A statement for guys with the Connect Tiffany's Agency tribe Lords of the Rings 32 Coloured gemstones Jewels of give men’s rings 24 Engagement the edge Ten trends to say you “do”! Breaking barriers 36 Gender-neutral designs are setting a firm stage for inclusivity Bvlgari Just bead it! 41 Beaded jewellery is back JZA YOUR JEWELLERY MAGAZINE Stoneheart Editor-in-Chief & Publishing Director 5 Jason Aarons [email protected] Managing Director Imraan Mahomed [email protected] Rado Creative Director Joanne Brook [email protected] Editor-at-Large Smitha Sadanandan Contributing Editor Adri Viviers Pictures Editor Amahle Jali 58 Retail therapy Copy Editor Anne Phillips Let’s go shopping for Operations & Admin new delights Thuli Majola [email protected] Europe & USA Correspondent The brooch is back Gill Hyslop 60 Sassy style statements Asia Pacific Region Solitaire Magazine Anton Javier, Deputy Editor Regency rocks! Gynn Lee, Business Manager 64 The magnificent Contributors Khwezi Makeba splendour of Director: Brand Strategy Bridgerton’s jewellery Jenny Justus [email protected] / 083 450 6052 Green piece(s) Fame, fortune Media Specialists 45 Get some green savvy 66 Gail Keogh and fabulousness [email protected] / 082 929 4934 on your wrist Legendary jewellery Global Media Alliance Partners brands Solitaire Magazine What a www.solitairemagazine.com 48 wonderful world CoNNect Agency, UK Your A-Z of jewellery www.theagencyconnect.com A lighthearted 70 Part 2 Jewellery Council of South Africa Q&A with Connect We wrap it up with Lorna Lloyd, CEO Agency tribe our dictionary of Membership enquiries: jewellery delights and [email protected] Of fruit and flowers insights Tel: 011 484 5528 / Fax: 086 504 95212 53 Uplifting seasonal picks The Hamlet, 27 Ridge Road, Parktown, Johannesburg. JZA – Your Jewellery Magazine WIN Lalique is independently published by 56 A fantastic seven- Isikhova Media (Pty) Ltd and part of the SA Jewellery Brands Portfolio viewable night stay at any one of at www.jewellerysa.co.za Tsogo Sun’s Southern 10th Floor, Metal Box, Sun resorts in ZA 25 Owl Street, Milpark, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa Telephone 011 883 4627 www.isikhova.co.za Subscriptions & General Enquiries To Brad Bate - [email protected] Congratulations! winner of the diamond earrings The views expressed in this publication are not in Issue 1, kindly necessarily those of the owners, the publisher, contributors or its agents. While every effort has sponsored by the been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents, neither JZA – Your Jewellery Magazine, the owners, Jewellery Council the Editor-in-Chief, the publisher; media alliance of South Africa. partners nor any of its endorsed organisations or contributors, can be held responsible for any Nebü omissions or errors; or for any misfortune, injury or damages which may arise therefrom. The same applies to all advertising. JZA – Your Jewellery Magazine © 2021. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without prior JZA YOUR JEWELLERY MAGAZINE written permission from the publishers. 6 Team JZA makes their top 10 selections o it’s autumn… but as conservative or classic, you can don’t for one minute actually wear pearls with a S think the season’s gold, modern twist. The pearl trend yellow, orange, burgundy and isn’t going anywhere but up. brown hues of falling leaves (Read JZA’s pearl story in our mean you need to prepare feature on page 28.) to give your torso the cold Beaded bounty shoulder. In fact, these hues Colourful beads mixed with gold lend themselves to fabulous or silver accents, gemstones, pearls designs and wearables – and shells are back from the ’80s! indoors and out. Shoulder-up They bring a sense of adventure and jewellery is a big trend, from fun. Wear big, bulbous beads, spherical, elegant iterations to bright, faceted, flatbacks, semi-precious stones, bold and colourful motifs glass beads or crystal beads – the design and design styles. There are and shape possibilities are never-ending. glorious jewellery moods which (Discover more on page 41.) make for your own captivating capsule collections and sure- fire choices to be seen in. Here are our top 10 fall favourites (we’d need an entire issue if the whole team SEASON’S had their way!): Anything enamel There’s no denying the beauty of enamel jewellery. With SENSATIONS vibrant colours, quirky shapes, Funky chunky unique lustre and opacity, Chunky jewellery’s bold well-crafted enamel jewellery entrance in 2020 gets is always striking and eye- bigger and bolder this year catching. It’s a terrific way to with hardware, chains and spice up monochrome looks. hoops evolving even further Always pearls and entering the oversized All symbolism aside, pearls realm. “If your lobes can are incredibly flattering, withstand it!” quips Jasmine lighten up any look and go Fox-Suliaman of Who What well with all styles. Although Wear. “Large” and “present” some might think of them Prada are the buzz-words here. JZA YOUR JEWELLERY MAGAZINE 7 ◀ Abalone pearl, cultured South Sea pearl, diamond and emerald brooch, set in yellow gold. David Webb Hoop(la) “Conspicuous ear adornments will overpower most distractions that come with having makeshift offices in our kitchens,” says Dara Prant of Fashionista. From classic to modern, chunky iterations, you can wear them to work or rock them off- duty when you just feel like dressing up for a little happy shopping! Kaleidoscopic So we know Pantone’s Colours of the Year are “Illuminating” – a vibrant yellow – and “Ultimate Grey”, but the entire colour wheel is up for grabs. Monochrome SENSATIONS is not! And, yes, SS21 Gabanna Dolce & there are always those who splash out more than others to reflect certain emotions and specifically express style, elegance and boldness.
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