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Manufacturing & Retailing: South Africa has a well-established jewellery manufacturing industry within which a wide variety of precious metal jewellery items are produce. From mass production items to individual pieces, the industry is geared to cater to all needs.

The industry is primarily based in the Gauteng and Western Cape regions, however, important manufacturing nodes exist in the Durban/Pietermaritzburg and Bloemfontein areas. The industry comprises some 350 manufacturing concerns.

Whilst the predominance of South African manufactured jewellery is for local consumption, the manufacturing sector is now endeavouring to increase its level of exports.

The Jewellery Manufacturers' Association and the Cape Jewellery Manufacturers' Association situated in Johannesburg and Cape Town respectively represent the industry.

There are more than 3,000 retail jewellers operating in South Africa of which approximately 1,000 are represented by the Jewellers Association of South Africa (JASA). Whilst South Africa has a large 9 kt. gold consumer market, there is also a very strong market for top end, hand crafted pieces made from both 18 kt. yellow and/or white
gold as well as platinum jewellery. ).