So, how’s your Christmas shopping going? Almost finished or not yet started?? Either way I’ve got some great news for you today….
I’m a HUGE fan of jewellery and it almost always appears top of my Birthday and Christmas lists. Give me something shiny and beautiful to wear round my neck, wrist or in my ears and I’m a happy girl and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one. Us girls LOVE jewellery (Guys if you’re ever stuck for gift ideas I can almost guarantee that you can’t go wrong with something in a small box!)
With my jewellery obsession in mind I thought I would share with you some of the pretties I recently discovered from South African Jewellery Designer Rolf Werndle.
Rolf comes from a long line of jewellers and made his first very simple bird ‘pendants’ at age 6 out of paper clips! He is the man behind the beautiful handmade jewellery designed under the name Duke & Dutch which caters to both men and women. All the solid silver designer jewellery is made in South Africa and all pieces incorporate genuine gemstones and are made to last a lifetime. Many of the pieces are inspired by South African flaura & flora and include owls, birds, flowers and splashes of colourful enamel (which can be personalised in the colour of your choice).
The modern and wearable Duke & Dutch jewellery can be divided into 3 ranges:
Africa inspired
Elegant
Fun
Here are a few Duke & Dutch designs from the women’s range you might like to add to your Christmas list! (Or maybe spoil someone with!)
And if you’re in the market for a great gift for the guy in your life then the men’s range of jewellery including cuff links, rings and pendants might appeal to you….. (I know men can be notoriously difficult to buy for!)
I’m super excited to be giving away a pair of Duke & Dutch earrings in sterling silver worth R250! You can choose which pair you would like to win… Either the Scroll & Heart Earrings or the Fern-Patterned Earrings pictured below.
To enter all you need to do is “Like” Duke & Dutch and Becoming you on Facebook and leave a comment on this blog post telling me which item from the Duke & Dutch range (visit the website here) you are most coveting!!
As a fan of the Duke & Dutch Facebook page you also stand a chance to win a pair of the Agapantha earrings worth R250 (pic at top of post)! That’s 2 fab chances to win!!
HOW TO ENTER
Duke & Dutch is available to purchase online at Utique and at various markets around Cape Town including The Doilie Market and The Treasury Market in Stellenbosch alternatively you can contact Rolf via his website www.dukedutch.com or the contact details below…
Classics by Rolf is another of Rolf’s jewellery ranges and focuses on elegance and timeless sophistication, these fine jewellery pieces are predominantly in platinum, gold, diamonds and precious stones and Rolf has over 10 years experience in this area of jewellery design.
Rolf Werndle
Cell: +27 83 242 8842
Tel: +27 11 447 6242
E-mail: rolf@dukedutch.com
Web: www.dukedutch.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dukedutch
I have liked the page and also totally in love with Polish Through the Rough (with Diamond) ring. It is soooooo pretty.
How do you choose??? I love silver jewellery! If I see a heart, I’m sold 🙂
Gear Ring with Rubber O-Ring- lovelovelove! So Steampunk!
Bird on a scroll pendant <3
I have liked and the item I most covet from the Duke & Dutch range is Africa Earings
I love Duke and Dutch jewellery and have been coveting the Bird on a Scroll necklace for some time 🙂
The item I most covet from the Duke & Dutch range is
Billions of Bunnies
Oval Silver panel with engraved bunnies
R670 with silver chain
Absolutely beautiful! 🙂
My favourite item is the ring with the outline of Africa on it. My country isn’t perfect but it’s my country and i’m proud to be a South African. I would love to own a piece of Duke and Duch jewelry.
The Triple Band Enamelled Ring looks awesome
i love the crossover bracelet
oh everything is so stylish and original, I love it!
one of my favourites are the arum lily earrings…
The item I most covet from the Duke & Dutch range is the Nouveau Link bracelet…
I love the birds and heart necklace <3 So cute! All the jewellery is beautiful <3 <3
I love the silver heart bracelet
Tweeted – @Roxi_23 and I am a fan of both Facebook pages 🙂
I absolutely covet the arum design earrings. I love the art nouveau lines of it, and the classic simplicity. Just gorgeous 🙂
I have liked their page. I absolutely love the black necklace with the elephant pendant.
I adore the Bird on a Scroll earrings, and also the Scroll and Heart earrings:-)
I love the Innocence of Love Pendant and I love the Duke & Dutch range. I would love to own a pair of Scroll & Heart earrings too!
I LOVE the Baby Africa Drop earrings!! Would die if I could my hands on those!! 🙂
Love the Bunny & Butterfly Globe Ring!
I LOVE the Noveau Link Bracelet. It is so refreshing to see these brilliant, different designs. Well done. They ara all lovely.
Butterfly and Wheat Pendant – All are beautiful!!
Liked and liked! I love the silver Africa shaped pendant <3
The item I most covet from the Duke & Dutch range is anything with Africa!! x
I’ve liked both pages, and am a fan. The Fern-patterned earrings are beautiful!
I love the scroll heart earings! So simple and beautiful!
I am in love with your diamond and sapphire rings! Also the stackables. Wow… Where do we find you guys? Would love to come do some shopping! 😀 Now for some more “browsing” through your website…. excited jiggle!
I really covet the diamond and sapphire rings!!!!!
Gorgeous and intricately designed pieces, absolute artistry. I am b;own away . I am lusting for the silver plated Damask Delux earrings *sigh* #dazzled4days
Have liked Duke Dutch facebook page. Love the diamond and saphire rings.
The item I most covet from the Duke & Dutch range is the bird sitting on a branch pendant.. everything is soooo stunning! love it all! absolutely beautiful things!! 🙂
Love the Nouveau Link bracelet and the diamond and sapphire rings. Stunning and awesome giveaway. Have liked both pages.
Both pages liked – your page liked for ages! I especially like the nouveau link bracelet – very beautiful.
his work is extraordinary. wow.
can’t pick just one thing i like.
such beautiful things Kath! I agreee, jewellery is the way to go when gifts are concerned!
Rolf made my engagement ring, and is going to be making my wedding band too ! His jewelly is just beautiful.
love the birds and hearts necklace
love the bamboo ring and the ring with the map of africa on it, very cute
Wow beautiful things! Love the bird on a scroll pendant.
My favourite pieces are:
Baby Africa Drop Earrings
Bird on a scroll earrings
and Fern Patterned Earrings. They are beautiful!! ♥
i love the ddearings
Love the Africa Map pendant!
Oooooh Wowee what gorgeous jewellery so original❤????????????