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South Africa’s biggest export is gold, and the world’s most famous diamond company, De Beers, is based here. Jewellery is thus quite a big draw for shoppers, although designs are usually quite traditional and pieces are not as good value as one might expect. Ethnic jewellery is widely available and very popular with visitors. Greenmarket Square Market, 0800-1700 Mon-Fri, 0800-1400 Sat. The city’s main flea market has a good range of African jewellery, such as glass-bead necklaces and pieces made of ostrich shell, as well as imported Asian jewellery and silver rings and necklaces sold by local designers. The Pan African Market, Long St, T 021-4242957. 0830-1700 Mon-Sat. Arts and crafts centre, also has a range of good value jewellery from across the continent, including beadwork and Masai necklaces. Kirov, Upper Level, Canal Walk, Century City, 15 minutes from the centre off the N11, T 021-5553730, 0800-1700 Mon-Sat, 0900-1400 Sun. Top quality award-winning designer, selling innovative pieces using expensive components (gold, diamonds, platinum). Fine pieces with an alternative twist. Jewel Africa, 170 Buitengracht St, Bo-Kaap, T 021-4245141, 0830-1700 Mon-Fri, 0900-1300 Sat. Africa’s largest jewellery showroom with a wide range of good quality gold, silver, platinum and precious stones. Specializes in personal designs, also features Kraal Kraft – African crafts and souvenirs. Ute Koetter, Shop 14, Alfred Mall, V & A Waterfront, T 021-4211039. 0830-1700 Mon-Fri, 0900-1300 Sat. Traditional high-quality jewellery design, specializing in exclusive pieces – no piece is made twice. Emphasis is on diamonds, but also has some less expensive pieces. Work shop tours by prior arrangement.
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