Values & MATERIALS

OUR VALUES

Our jewellery is made slowly and to last - by local hands, in small runs, using responsibly sourced materials and time-worn techniques.

What we create reflects what we believe in: quality, craft, sustainability, and staying close to home.

OUR METALS

All our pieces are made using solid 9ct yellow gold or 925 sterling silver.

9ct Yellow Gold

A blend of 37.5% pure gold with other metals suited for everyday wear. Its warm, golden tone and durability make it perfect for pieces you can live in.

Sterling Silver

Our 925 sterling silver jewellery is made from 92.5% pure silver blended with other elements. Its strength and classic finish are ideal for everyday wear.

OUR SHELLS & STONES

Our shells and gemstones are skillfully cut by local hands and family-run businesses with years of expertise in their craft.

Gemstones

Our hand-cut stones draw their palette from the earth - golden browns and soft whites threaded with grey and black.
Shaped by pressure beneath the surface over millions of years, each stone carries the imprint of time measured not in hours, but eras.

Abalone Shells

Our abalone shells, with soft golden, white, and cream tones, are ethically sourced through certified aquaculture partners in the Cape.

Each shell is shaped differently by time and tide - with distinct colours and patterns that make each piece unique to the wearer.

OUR PACKAGING

We’re a plastic-free company, using recyclable and upcycled materials that can be reused, home-composted, or responsibly disposed of - like our courier bags made from biodegradable cornstarch resin.

Upcycled Pouches

Our pouches are hand-sewn by Alice, a local dressmaker, using upcycled canvas cut-offs from Sealand as part of their waste management initiative.

Compostable Packaging

Our orders are shipped in 100% home-compostable bags made from cornstarch resin. They break down naturally within nine months - no plastic, no trace.

Reusable Boxes

Our jewellery is packaged in sturdy, locally made boxes designed to be used again. They’re perfect for keeping your pieces and other small things you want to keep close.

OUR STORY

MADE WHERE TIDE MEETS EARTH

A slow jewellery studio from Cape Town honouring the raw, real and handmade. Discover where it began.

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