For those who love fine craftsmanship, Cape Town has many hidden gems (literally!). From sparkling diamonds to handcrafted gold and silver pieces, Cape Town’s jewellery stores offer something special for every taste, style and budget. You’ll find an impressive mix of options whether you’re interested in high-end boutiques or fashion jewellery. If you’re looking for gifts, souvenirs or engagement rings, this guide will help you on your jewellery hunt!
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The list below is in no particular order. Each entry is equally celebrated for their achievements, and the sequence of names is arbitrary, not indicating any ranking or preference.
Dear Rae 🪐
Dear Rae is a well-known jewellery brand in Cape Town founded in 2010 by designer Karin Rae Barnes. The brand focuses on simplicity and elegance with functional, high-quality craftsmanship. Their flagship store and studio are on Bree Street, surrounded by creative businesses, local brands, and trendy eateries surround. Their artisans delicately render Rae’s designs with geometric shapes, solid metals, and precious gemstones.
The brand offers everyday wearables, custom designs, and wedding/engagement jewellery. Its ‘For the Bold’ collection showcases statement rings such as signet rings and half-round bands. Dear Rae’s Lucy in the Sky collection provides delicate, simple designs featuring diamonds and precious gemstones. This store is ideal if you’re looking for a store that offers diamonds and other precious stones, such as emeralds and rubies.
Dear Rae, Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm & Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm
Address: 164 Bree St, Cape Town
Website: https://dearrae.co.za/
Contact: 021 447 1390
Cape Diamonds 💎
Established in 2008, Cape Diamonds is a boutique specialising in diamond jewellery. The store offers many handcrafted engagement rings, wedding bands, and bespoke designs. Cape Diamonds understands the importance of lifelong commitments, evident in its pieces, whether you’re looking for simplicity or extravagance. Its signature Fynbos Collection features designs inspired by Cape Town’s flora, with prongs in the shape of petals from proteas, blushing bride flowers, and strelitzias.
The staff is welcoming and provides professional advice on diamond cuts, ring styles, and pricing. Their flagship Soul Ring collection, designed by owner Joel Graham, is exclusive to Cape Diamonds. It shows a minimalist, handcrafted design that secures the gem into the band without prongs. If you’re not looking to get engaged anytime soon, check out their gorgeous and one-of-a-kind earring collections.
Cape Diamonds, Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm & Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm
Address: 57 Prestwich St, Green Point, Cape Town
Website: https://www.capediamonds.co.za/
Contact: 021 421 5364
(The business advises calling ahead, as there is no store signage for your safety. Assistance with secure parking will be provided upon calling.)
Shimansky 🔷
Shimansky is a distinguished South African jeweller renowned for its diamond and tanzanite collections. Tanzanite is rare, and its value increases yearly due to the small size of its mining site compared to other gems. The brand also maintains sustainability initiatives to procure its conflict-free diamonds. Shimansky operates online and in-store boutiques and showrooms.
Their My Africa, Ayanda Tanzanite and My Girl collections are elegant and timeless pieces made from diamonds, tanzanite, and precious metals such as silver, yellow gold, and rose gold. Other brand features are the Cape Town Diamond Museum and the Shimansky Diamond Experience. You can witness live jewellery manufacturing and diamond polishing and learn about diamonds in South Africa.
Shimansky, Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 8 pm
Address: Shop 7228, Upper Level, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Website: https://www.shimansky.co.za/
Contact: 021 425 9888
Meraki 🌟
The modern Greek word Meraki describes doing something with love, creativity, and passion. Meraki Jewellery Design lives up to its namesake with carefully created and thoughtfully designed handmade jewellery. Whether you are interested in playful everyday jewellery or sophisticated and subtle pieces, this brand offers it all.
You can also book a consultation for your custom designs! The store’s showroom offers an opportunity to learn about the workshop and chat about creating or remodelling custom jewellery. Meraki’s jewellery features diamonds, garnets, emeralds, and rubies. Each piece is modern, simple, and elegant, showcasing Cape Town’s local craftsmanship.
Meraki Jewellery Design, Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Address: Roeland Square, Drury Lane, Gardens, Cape Town
Website: https://merakijewellerydesign.com/
Contact: 072 798 3844
Lovisa 🫧
Lovisa is a go-to for most South Africans looking for fashion or costume jewellery that is on trend and within budget. This brand began in Australia and quickly grew to South Africa, with multiple locations in Cape Town. Stores are dotted throughout the country, suiting every need. Lovisa focuses on affordability and wearability but also offers luxury pieces made with precious materials such as sterling silver, cubic zirconia, pearls, other semi-precious stones, and gold-plated pieces.
This brand offers various collections, from African-inspired themes to Swiftie Styles (a range dedicated to Taylor Swift’s aesthetics and music eras). One of the standout features is its in-store piercing studios, where you can choose a piece and get it pierced on the spot! The available piercings include cartilage, helix, barbells, lip piercings, flatbacks, nose piercings, and more.
Lovisa Store Locator: https://www.lovisajewellery.co.za/pages/store-locator
Website: https://www.lovisajewellery.co.za/
Prins & Prins 🪻
For over 42 years, Prins & Prins has been one of Cape Town’s top jewellers for diamonds, fine jewellery, and coloured gemstones. Located in the historic Huguenot House on 66 Loop Street, Prins & Prins offers diamond and gemstone cutting services, a jewellery design studio, consulting offices, showrooms, and museum tours. Their bespoke and handmade jewellery pieces are tailored to your needs and tastes, and they offer thorough consulting.
Prins & Prins gives patrons more than jewellery; it provides a whole experience, whether you’re looking at their comprehensive collections or want to create your own. They focus on high-quality craftsmanship and professional advice. The store’s museum is a lovely spot to learn about the history of diamonds and gemstones in South Africa, jewellery-making techniques, and the historic language of Zulu beaded jewellery.
Prins & Prins, Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm & Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm
Address: 66 Long St, Cape Town
Website: https://www.prinsandprins.com/
Contact: 021 422 1090
Murdocks 💍
Murdocks has a rich jewellery history in Cape Town for over 120 years. Located in the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, this jewellery store has established a reputation for expertise and dependability. A Murdocks’ piece comes with a piece of its heritage and service, which has lasted over a century. The store is so enriched in history that it has served historical figures such as Cecil John Rhodes, King George, and Queen Frederika of Greece.
Murdocks is perfect for people looking for traditional jewellery with diamonds and tanzanite. The store also offers a selection of luxury watches, such as Baume & Mercier and Bell & Ross. A standout aspect of this brand is its Faberge line, which features ornate Faberge egg lockets, necklace pendants, and its own take on Faberge eggs.
Murdocks, Opening Hours: Daily, 9 am to 9 pm
Address: Shop 122, Break Water Blvd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Website: https://www.murdocks.co.za/
Contact: 021 419 0302
Pichulik 🫧
Cape Town has much to offer if you’re looking for handcrafted jewellery. Pichulik is a jewellery and accessories atelier at the V&A Waterfront, offering handcrafted pieces inspired by Africa. The atelier focuses on ethical practices inspired by ancient traditions around the world. Local artisans handcraft every piece of jewellery using organic, locally produced, or repurposed materials.
Pichulik’s collections are gorgeous, with notable bestsellers such as its Noor, Ouisa and Raku earrings, as well as their talisman bracelet charms. The company’s website also offers a Symbolic Stone Glossary showcasing its range of gemstones and what they represent. Highlights include its aventurine, agate, and lava rock pieces.
Pichulik, Opening Hours: Daily, 9 am to 9 pm
Address: Shop 6202, Upper Level, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Website: https://www.pichulik.com/
Contact: 066 477 0740
The Fitz 🌼
The FITZ jewellery store aims to provide stylish, affordable, tarnish-proof stainless steel jewellery that makes every person feel confident. The brand began as a small Instagram store in 2021 and has grown into a shopfront at Canal Walk Shopping Mall. Fitz’s vibrant yellow store stands out, showcasing its bright vision of empowerment for its customers!
The store offers waterproof, sterling silver and gold-plated jewellery. Fitz sells trendy, ready-to-wear, budget-friendly pieces, such as their initial necklace lines, shell bracelets and bold statement rings. Their popular birth-month flower pendant necklaces are delicate and meaningful. The FITZ is a must-visit if you’re looking to support a smaller and more affordable business for everyday jewellery.
The FITZ Jewellery, Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 9 pm
Address: Shop 604, Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Century City, Cape Town
Website: https://thefitzstudio.com/
Contact: 082 300 8042 (Whatsapp messages only)
Famke 👑
Famke is a female-led jewellery design and manufacturing company specialising in elegant sterling silver and gold pieces. Through hard work, Famke has become Cape Town’s premier contemporary jewellery design studio. One of the best parts of Famke is its jewellery-making workshops, where you can learn how to create your own rings and pendants in a metal of your choice. With professional guidance and a step-by-step process, you can make a piece that is truly one of a kind.
Famke’s two bestselling products are its Moments and Journey pendants, which feature personalised engraving and a birthstone or diamond of your choice. These are lovely little mementoes for all your special moments, and you may even want to start your very own collection of milestones. Famke offers a bit more with its in-depth, personalised experiences and the beautiful simplicity of its pieces.
Famke, Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 4 pm & Saturday, 9 am to 2 pm
Address: 13 Park Rd, Gardens, Cape Town
Website: https://famke.co.za/
Contact: 079 978 5078
Cape Town’s jewellery stores showcase the city’s creative craftsmanship. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find a wide selection of options to meet your budget, tastes and stylistic preferences. Whether you’re planning to pop the question, buy yourself something nice, find an antique piece or upgrade your everyday jewellery box, this guide shows you all the best spots to do so. Happy shopping!
