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Beautiful, unique jewellery, custom made for the individual. Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 17:00| Sat: 10:00 - 13:00 | |
021-4220041 | |
65A Shortmarket street, Cape Town | |
www.lindecollection.com | |
info@lindecollection.com | |
Linde Collection |
It may not appear on most conventional bucket lists, but if you happen to be holidaying in the Mother City and you’re making a morning of exploring the CBD’s bustling streets, a visit to elegant jewellery store Linde Collection is as much of a must-do as any other quintessential Cape Town activity.
Perfectly located within walking distance of a medley of quaint eateries, contemporary galleries and key tourist attractions (including Heritage and Greenmarket squares), the chic boutique is easily squeezed into any city centre tour. And considering the one-of-a-kind character of the shop’s high-quality platinum and gold pieces and the unique experience it offers, it’s certainly well worth the stop.
Charming husband and wife team Philip and Annemarie van der Linde, who opened the boutique together in 2005, specialise in handcrafting unusual, custom-made engagement rings, wedding bands, bracelets, earrings, neck pieces and more that are lovingly moulded on site and carefully tailored to suit each individual client. And for those who simply don’t have the time to get a glinting masterpiece made from scratch, Linde Collection also stocks an exclusive selection of readymade pieces that can be bought as is or tweaked quickly and conveniently to meet customers’ needs.
Highly personalised and dripping with rare lustrous stones (think emeralds, rubies, tanzanite, tsavorite and more), the sparkling treasures are an ideal option for anyone looking to take something particularly special back home as a cherished reminder of their Cape Town trip. And as South Africa is rather synonymous with gem-quality diamonds and glistening gold, there couldn’t be a more appropriate travel token.
Even if you’re not in a shopping mood though, the beautifully adorned shop – it boasts a sumptuous old-meets-new look – promises an experience that’s a little broader than just buying eye-catching bespoke trinkets. Rather, the passionate duo behind the creations also takes it on themselves to offers customers little fascinating lessons in jewellery, explaining everything from the difference between yellow and white gold to the origin of their richly hued stones.
So ultimately, visitors have the chance to walk away with both a stunning new South African jewel and a wealth of knowledge; not to mention, there’s also the joy of having discovered yet another of the Mother City’s many hidden gems.
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