Thursday, December 1, 2011

Food/Wine/Design report back





Our white cube exhibition space kicked some serious ass, I'm sure you'll agree.....

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

STACK 'EM UP!


We have a great selection of sweet little rings at Tinsel - perfect for layering up a storm, with a mix of materials, metals and colours. Get your stack on.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Sneak preview of new stock for Food/Wine/Design 2011

The end of the year is fast approaching, and the Food/Wine/Design show along with it. This year Tinsel is representing 9 jewellery designers at the exhibition, which will be held from the 25th to the 27th of november on the rooftop at Hyde Park. This ring of awesomeness is part of Situ's new collection which we'll be launching. Be sure not to miss it!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Exhibition opening this friday evening

Join myself and Philippe Bousquet this friday evening, the 5th of August, at 6pm for the opening of our exhibition "OBJECTions: Dreams and Nightmares", Upstairs@Bamboo (just above the shop). There will be some good red wine to drink, as well as some pretty rad sculpture and jewellery. The exhibition will be on until the 14th of August.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

New stock just arrived in store....




....some very cute critters by Silver Fig, new birds by Collect and utterly fabulous beaten silver earrings from Anna Raimondo.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011


Just arrived at the shop..... This cool little guy with black diamond eyes on one side and white diamonds on the other, made by yours truly and retailing for R1500....

Sunday, April 17, 2011

And the best one of all, mine! Made by my fabulous fiance Eric, it couldn't be more perfect for me. Woo hoo!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Engagement ring number 3 - all I have to say about this one is BEST....CUSTOMER....EVER! Thanks Jeanne, it was such fun to make.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011


Engagement ring number 2 - black diamond with two cognac diamonds set in black rhodium-plated white gold. Classical, with a twist - pretty darn awesome.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011


Engagement ring I just did for lovely customer Tamara - pink morganite set in rose gold.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

A certain ring causing a stir....


This is Eric Loubser's foldover ring - cool, huh? It had the ladies swooning at the Design Indaba Expo a couple of weeks ago....

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

GERRY + ERIC at DI EXPO 2011


Come and join us at this year's Design Indaba Expo at the Cape Town convention centre from the 25th to the 27th of feb, where myself, Geraldine Fenn, and Eric Loubser will be presenting a unique collection of signet and engagement rings. Pretty awesome. After the show you'll be able to see the pieces at the Joburg shop.

Valentine's Day bling

Who doesn't love a bit of heart jewellery? Come and get yours this Valentine's Day...