Category: Wearable Art

This commission happened in record time. One morning over a cup of coffee, nonchalantly and with ease I was told he needs a ring. Almost in passing and without a fuss. But the air was filled with electric excitement once it dawned on me what just went down. In close knit communities it is hard…

“Whether we and our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner sense of justice than we do” – Wendell Berry From a young age my parents instilled in me a deep appreciation and love for nature through…

A Facebook message pops up unexpectedly: “Stef! I need a ring..two actually. Keen?” Always clear comms and to the point. Legendary school friend @kiefness strikes again. I do a quick calendar check. I’m heading to Switzerland for three weeks, cutting the execution plan to meet deadline real fine. I reply: “Let’s do this!” It’s hard to back…

Part of what I do for a living is gifting others with an experience. That experience starts long before the jewellery is handed over and adorning the hands of those that ordered it. This particular experience started a whole year ago. It wasn’t entirely intended but it just worked out that way and in hindsight,…

I first met @donsitsquew at a trail running race I was working on in the Amatola Mountains. Who knew that I’d be the craftswoman to make her and @markslc01 wedding rings. It’s been an utter privilege to be witness to Donneé’s transition into loving herself and speaking what she feels she deserves. From a girl who believed there was…

Linking up with like-minded passionate individuals that lead by example, whose lifestyles represent the brand they own, focusing on quality over quantity and standing up for what they believe in is something I am extremely passionate about. To me, collaboration is growth, success and expansion all weaved into one. I had the privilege of joining…

“If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done” – Thomas Jefferson It’s quite epic to know that I haven’t yet arrived at my full potential as a creative. To still be able to surprise myself by pulling off a bespoke piece like this one is what keeps me…

Lady Lala – A hint of the starry night sky in her eyes and sunshine in her smile – she’s going on an adventure where the wild roams free. The Lalapalm, also known as the ivory of the plant world due to its hard ivory like seed, was used for the centre setting. Why the…

This piece titled NEVERLAND just sold and my heart is overflowing with gratitude for all things in life coming full circle in perfect timing ♡ “Now that we know Neverland exists – follow it fiercely and let your heart lead always” – S. Muller Arid, wild, open space as far as the eye can see,…

Here she is – a piece as unique and once-off as the woman it was made for. It’s rare to cross paths with people that really value my work due to the human that I am but when it happens, I am reminded why I started. These reminders are threads of authentic guidelines to keep…