CPM & Industry News

Platinum: Why choosing the correct Alloy is so important

Have you noticed how many gold engagement rings have platinum settings? This is because platinum’s high density, strength, and resistance to metal erosion makes it the most ideal metal for securing valuable gems—provided, of course, the right platinum alloy is used. The way the metal is worked during jewellery manufacturing also plays an important role in the durability of the platinum.

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Online platform connects jewellers and buyers across Africa and beyond

There’s a new kid on the marketing block, on a mission to provide a vital space for the local jewellery trade. Jewellery Afrika is an integrated content-driven hub, created to afford African and African-inspired jewellery brands opportunities for exposure and sales, on the continent and beyond.

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53 years of building relationships and skill: Francarlo Micilotta shares his wisdom

As the founder of the manufacturing jewellery business Francarlo Designer Goldsmith hands over the keys to the new generation of highly capable managers, we asked him what’s made the company so successful.

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How to apply for your jewellers permit

Please note that CPM cannot undertake applications or application renewals on behalf of our clients, but there are consultants listed at the end of this article who can be of service to you.

What we are able to assist jewellers with is a “Letter of Trade” which is necessary to submit with your applications. Please contact your Sales Executive for this.

A reminder that you will need to show that you are disposing of your waste correctly. You can obtain this proof via a letter from your waste management company. CPM can recommend EnviroServe or Waste Man.

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CPM’s Winelands networking event – bringing jewellers and industry players together

Hot on the heels of the July networking event which we organised for our Free State clients, Cape Precious Metals hosted a get-together in the Cape Winelands in mid-August 2023, and it certainly was a crowd-pleasing hit!

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TEL: +27 (0)21 551 2066
FAX: +27 (0)21 552 7792

CPM Building
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GERMISTON:

(servicing Gauteng, Northern
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TEL: +27 (0)11 334 6263
FAX: +27 (0)11 334 6947

Unit 32, Sunnyrock Park
3 Sunrock Close
Germiston
1401

DURBAN:

(servicing KwaZulu-Natal,
Free State & Northern Cape)
TEL:+ 27 (0)31 303 5402
FAX: +27 (0)31 303 5403

Unit 9, Cypress Park
19 Cypress Drive
Glen Anil
4051

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(servicing Eastern Cape)
TEL: +27 (0)41 365 1890
FAX: +27 (0)41 365 1901


88 Hurd Street
Newton Park
6045

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