Luxury Packaging
Your gift will arrive nestled in a soft velvet pouch and presented in a gold-embossed box. Making it as beautiful on the outside as the piece on the inside!
IS THIS A GIFT?
Your gift will arrive nestled in a soft velvet pouch, presented in a gold-embossed box – as beautiful on the outside as the piece within.
HANDMADE IN CAPE TOWNEvery Famke piece is handmade and one of a kind, crafted just for you or someone special.
FREE SHIPPING OVER R2000Delivery is on us when you spend R2000 or more.
GIFT NOW, PAY LATER Opt for PayFlex or PayJustNow at checkout to split your order into interest-free instalments.
MATERIAL
COMMISIONS
Did you know we do commissions? Looking to customise your piece further - please get in touch with us here for a custom quote.
Please allow for a 10-14 working days manufacturing lead time for silver and Yellow Gold Vermeil and 14-20 working days for 9ct Gold, this does not include shipping time.
In the case of your Silver jewellery tarnishing or becoming dirty, simply clean it with a soft cloth and a metal cleaning agent such as Silvo / Brasso, a generic jewellery cleaner, or simply hot water, a sponge and soap. If you are in Cape Town, please feel free to drop it off at our shop for cleaning.
To avoid necklaces and chains developing a dull appearance, try keeping them away from body lotions and perfumes.
To increase the longevity of your gold-plated piece, it should be removed when exercising, swimming, and showering.
While plating may naturally wear over time, the core of each piece remains crafted from durable, high quality 925 sterling silver. For your convenience, we offer replating for R50 and revermeil for R200 on all pieces.
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Not sure which metal to choose?
Here’s a quick guide to help you decide. Still unsure? Read our FAQs below or simply just send us a message: info@famke.co.za. We’re happy to help!
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Sterling Silver
Gold Plated
Gold Vermeil
9ct Solid Gold
Solid Silver
Sterling Silver with a thin layer of 9ct Gold (0.2 Microns)
Sterling Silver with a thick layer of 9ct Gold (3 Microns)
Solid 9ct Gold
Bright Silver
Soft, Warm Gold
Warm Yellow Gold
Deep Yellow Gold
Long-lasting, may tarnish slightly over time
Best for occasional wear
More durable than regular plating but best kept dry
Extremely durable and made to last
Yes
Not recommended
Not recommended
Yes
Polish now and then to keep the shine
Store dry, avoid perfume and lotions
Store dry, avoid perfume and lotions
Minimal care needed
N/A
Available
Available
N/A
Our Craft
How Famke Jewellery is Made
Every Famke piece starts with a sketch and ends with something meaningful you can treasure or gift to someone special. Here’s how we make it happen by hand in Cape Town!
Step 1
Every design begins with a spark that’s often inspired by something personal. A story, a memory, a photo or even a feeling. From there, we sketch it out and shape the idea into something wearable!
Step 2
Once the wax piece is perfect, it’s turned into a mould and cast in solid metal. Depending on the design, we use sterling silver or solid gold. The wax melts away during casting - so every piece is one of a kind.
Step 3
After casting, each piece is cleaned up by hand. We file, smooth and shape until it’s just right. Then it’s polished to bring out the natural shine of the metal!
Step 4
After casting, each piece is cleaned up by hand. We file, smooth and shape until it’s just right. Then it’s polished to bring out the natural shine of the metal!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping Info
DELIVERY RATES:
We offer shipping for your convenience through a third party at a flat rate of R99. If your purchase is above R2000, shipping is on us. Delivery times vary depending on your location. Regional or remote areas take longer as these areas are only serviced twice weekly.
COLLECTION:
You can select to collect your order from our store in Cape Town at no charge.
We will send an email to confirm when your order is ready to collect. Please be sure to bring you order number with to verify collection
LEAD TIMES:
All our Sterling Silver, Plated and 9ct Gold pieces are made to order and has a lead time applicable. The general lead time is 10 - 14 working days and is 14 - 20 working days for 9ct Gold products.
Caring For Your Jewellery
STERLING SILVER:
Our Silver range is manufactured by hand using genuine 925 Sterling Silver.
All plated jewellery items are 925 Sterling Silver as well.
Since pure silver is a soft metal, it is combined with other metals to produce a stronger, more durable product to make it wearable.
It is perfectly natural for 925 Sterling Silver to oxidise over time, but the process can easily be reversed with the right polishing cloth and jewellery cleaning solution to make your silver shine.
Genuine Silver will do this over time (think back to your Gran’s luxury Silver cutlery it had to be polished and maintained weekly).
There are various reasons Silver will tarnish quicker , some being within your control and others that are out of your control.
Some factors that are within your control are keeping jewellery away from perfume, sulphur, skin creams, Sterling Silver and Plated Jewellery should be stored away from natural sunlight and moisture in an airtight container or a plastic zip lock bag made of Mylar or polyethylene.
Do not store your jewellery in the bathroom.
Please note that our luxury gift boxes are not made for long-term storage as they are not airtight and tarnishing of Silver will occur over time.
So if you are purchasing a sterling silver gift weeks before the event- store the item in an airtight plastic bag prior to gifting the Sterling Silver item to avoid disappointment on the day.
hairspray, chlorine and not bathing or swimming with your silver items.
Factors that are beyond your control includes humidity, salty air ,and acidic skin ph.
GOLD PLATED / GOLD VERMEIL:
Plating is a thin coating over the sterling silver, it will fade over time and will need maintenance to retain its lustre.
We offer two plating options at Famke Jewellery:
1. Flash plating which is 0.2 Microns thick and a light 18ct Gold in colour.
2. Our Vermeil Plating is a thicker type of plating at 3 Microns thick it is longer lasting and will wear longer than the flash plated option. It also has a 18ct Gold colour.
We also have a Jewellery Cleaner which you can shop here.
How To Store Your Jewellery
Sterling Silver and Plated Jewellery should be stored away from natural sunlight and moisture in an airtight container or a plastic zip lock bag made of Mylar or polyethylene.
Do not store your jewellery in the bathroom.
JEWELLERY BOXES:
Please note that our luxury gift boxes are not made for long-term storage as they are not airtight and tarnishing of Silver will occur over time.
So if you are purchasing a sterling silver gift weeks before the event- store the item in an airtight plastic bag prior to gifting the Sterling Silver item to avoid disappointment on the day.
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