Lovers of innovative design should seriously consider shopping in South Africa, particularly for jewellery. A uniquely South African perspective forms the basis of many of our top jewellers’ work, and this, combined with an often innovative usage of traditional materials, has resulted in eye-catching pieces that add serious oomph to any outfit.

These are some of the top trends defining what stylistas down south adorn themselves with right now:

Mother Nature

I saw this ring when it arrived for a shoot I was styling for Dossier magazine a few months ago, and I literally can’t stop drooling over it. Shaped like a quail egg, its organic lines and two-tone metal shimmer makes it a right-hand-ring show stopper – perfect with a minimalist black dress and sleek metallic sandals.
 

Kirsten Goss

 Aye Aye Captain!

I love Ida-Elsje’s irreverant take on the current nautical theme – these earrings are exquisite in real life and would look amazing worn with a stripy t-shirt and boyfriend jeans or rolled up shorts. Keep it pared down and simple but then add a bright pop of colour with bright red lips.

Ship earrings by Ida Elsje

 Textural Feelings

Everywhere I look, I’m struck by how texture is being used to create softness, warmth and a feeling of comfortable contrast. It’s no different in jewellery terms, as is perfectly illustrated by Philippa Green’s embroidered perspex cuff. Wear it as the wow factor needed to pull together a more neutral outfit.
 

Embroidered cuff by Phillipa Green

Justine is the editor of fashion and lifestyle blog(a must-read for musings on the state of the fashion nation), ifor1; as well as the Cape Town Editor of high-end fashion magazine, Dossier.  We are delighted to hear Justine’s take on Fashion and Jewellery to read more click here.

Shop Ida Elsje and Phillipa Green here. See our favourite statement jewels by Ida-Elsje and Philippa Green

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